What gets checked
An investor may check directorships, insolvency history, litigation, sanctions exposure, political exposure, adverse media, education, employment history, references, and source of funds.
The preparation problem
Founders often discover issues late. A dormant directorship, old article, incorrect data broker listing, or missing reference can slow a round even when there is no substantive problem.
The fix
Build an evidence pack before the process begins. Explain context. Verify what can be verified. Correct what is wrong. Share the same evidence each time rather than rebuilding it for every investor.