What Investors Look for in HR During Startup Due Diligence

HR gaps are one of the most common deal-killers in early-stage funding rounds. Here is exactly what investors and their lawyers check, and how to prepare before they ask.

Most founders are surprised to discover that HR documentation is a standard part of investor due diligence. Gaps in worker classification, offer letters, handbook policies, and equity documentation can delay or derail a funding round. Here is what gets scrutinized and how to get ahead of it.