Proof
Do your diligence without scheduling a call. System runs, case studies, and a downloadable artifact library.
Precomputed Crucible runs
Each run shows the full pipeline for a specific scenario — anonymized, but real.
Novel Sensing Technology — University Lab Origin
A university research team developed a novel multi-spectral sensing technology with potential applications in precision agriculture and environmental monitoring. No commercial path existed.
Stages
Timeline
AI Automation
Key Outputs
- Technology assessment brief
- Wedge thesis: precision agriculture
- 20+ customer discovery interviews
- Design partner engagement (2 agtech companies)
ML Infrastructure Platform — Technical Founder
A technical founder built a prototype ML model management platform with 15 active beta users from direct network but no go-to-market strategy or capital plan.
Stages
Timeline
AI Automation
Key Outputs
- GTM plan with enterprise focus
- Customer pipeline (40+ qualified leads)
- Data room and investor memo
- Seed round closed
Biotech SaaS — Revenue Plateau Restructure
An early-stage biotech SaaS company with $180K ARR had hit a growth ceiling. Customer acquisition costs were unsustainable and the original market segment was too narrow.
Stages
Timeline
AI Automation
Key Outputs
- Customer re-segmentation analysis
- Restructured GTM plan
- Updated data room and growth thesis
- Growth round in process
Structured for evidence
From Lab Paper to Seed-Funded Company in 20 Weeks
Starting Conditions
University-developed biosensing technology. PI with no commercial experience. No existing company entity.
What Crucible Did
Full pipeline: Intake, Wedge Definition, Validation, Build. AI modules deployed for prior art scanning, customer discovery synthesis, and data room assembly.
Timeline
20 weeks from intake to seed close
Verifiable Outcomes
- US entity formed (Delaware C-Corp)
- Seed round closed with institutional lead
- 3 design partners in active pilot
- Patent application filed
GTM Restructure: $180K to $600K ARR in 6 Months
Starting Conditions
Biotech SaaS with stalled growth. $180K ARR plateau for 8+ months. High churn in initial customer segment.
What Crucible Did
Validation re-entry, customer re-segmentation, new GTM build, capital readiness. AI modules for revenue analysis, competitive monitoring, and financial modeling.
Timeline
26 weeks from engagement to target ARR
Verifiable Outcomes
- New customer segment identified and validated
- ARR growth trajectory restored
- Growth round in advanced pipeline
- Team expanded from 4 to 9
Downloadable artifacts
Redacted samples of real artifacts organized by Crucible stage and type.
Underwriting Memo Skeleton
The structure an investment case has to survive before it leaves the pipeline. Evidence-graded, section by section.
Sprint Plan Template
Two-week sprint planning with deliverables, named owners, and review criteria written before the work starts. Live capacity formulas in the workbook.
Customer Discovery Synthesis Template
Turns a set of discovery conversations into a defensible read on the wedge. Separates observed behavior from stated intent.
Data Room Index
Nine-section index for an early-stage data room, with a document-level checklist and completion tracking by section.
US Landing Zone Checklist
Ten steps from non-US technology to a US-domiciled, commercially ready entity — with the failure modes for each.
Investor Update Template
Monthly update with a fixed metric block and a fixed section order — including a lowlights section that is not optional.