A disciplined approach for both sides of the table.
ARQ5 evaluates technology companies against clear criteria and guides athlete-investors through a structured journey. The result is confidence on both sides — and fewer avoidable mistakes.
Six pillars of due diligence.
Every ARQ5 decision is measured against the same disciplined lens.
Team
Credibility and ability to execute.
Product
A real problem and working technology.
Customers
Evidence the market cares and pays.
Financials
Runway, valuation and use of capital.
Risks
What could fail — and how it can be reduced.
ARQ5 Value
Where our experience meaningfully helps.
Technology areas we genuinely understand.
ARQ5 focuses on sectors where software, product and commercial experience meaningfully improve the quality of the decision, and the quality of the support that follows.
The Investment Journey
A structured path from initial introduction to long-term partnership.
Explain
Initial discovery and alignment call to understand the vision.
Review
Deep-dive diligence across product, tech stack, and financial modeling.
Invest
IC approval, term sheet issuance, and final legal closing.
Support
Active engagement through athlete network and GTM strategy.
Report
Continuous tracking of KPIs and quarterly updates to partners.