Level up your investment IQ in 30 minutes a week
A free, weekly exercise where you evaluate a real startup with a structured framework, compare your judgment against peers and experts, and build the instincts top investors rely on.
One real startup each week
Every week we feature a real company raising capital. Read the one-page summary, gut-check your excitement, then work through the deal step by step.
Score across a proven framework
Answer guided sub-questions, then set sliders for holding period, ownership dilution, return multiple, revenue multiple, and market share. The framework forces you to think like an investor, not a fan.
Compare, learn, and rank
After voting closes, unlock the community average, expert signal vs. noise, and the deciding factor. Climb the leaderboard as your judgment improves.
See how an evaluation works
A quick walk-through of the real screens — no account required.
Gut check
How excited are you about investing in GridFlow?
Distributed solar + battery software for small utilities
Who this is for
Startup Duel is built for students and professionals who want to break into or excel in:
- Venture Capital
- Private Equity
- Investment Banking
- Startup investing & angel syndicates
Whether you are preparing for interviews or refining your deal sense, the practice is the point.
Why it works
- Real companies, real decisionsYou are not analyzing case studies from 2010. Every evaluation uses live crowdfunding campaigns and current market data.
- Peer accountabilityBenchmark your judgment against classmates, colleagues, and a community of aspiring investors each week.
- Expert feedback loopSee what an experienced investor weighed most heavily and compare your reasoning to theirs.
- Completely freeNo cost, no hidden upsells. Just a weekly ritual that makes you a sharper investor.
Ready to sharpen your investment judgment?
Join the next evaluation, bring your competitive instincts, and start building the judgment that separates good investors from great ones.