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Frameworks & Tools

Investment frameworks, calculators, TRL tools, and AI prompts built specifically for deeptech hardware evaluation at pre-seed and seed stage.

Framework Series · Parts 1 & 2 of 3
Deeptech Investment Frameworks — Pi Ventures Series (Parts 1 & 2)

Kalaiarsi worked with pi Ventures to expand their internal deeptech investment frameworks into a 3-part series for deeptech investors. Part 1: The core framework.

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Interactive Tool
Deeptech Investment Framework Calculator

A capital allocation framework for evaluating deeptech bets - mapping downside protection against asymmetric upside. Built for early-stage hardware evaluation; now used by family offices as a thesis builder and for preliminary IC filter.

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Tool · TRL Standard (NTRAF / TDB)
TRL Calculator — Documented & Defensible TRL

Know your TRL before your investor does. Built on the NTRAF standard from TDB. Map your technology readiness level with evidence, not estimation.

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Free AI Tools
Investor-Grade AI Prompts for Deeptech Founders

Fundability diagnostics, TRL risk scanners, investor red flag detectors, and fundraising path finders — built for deeptech hardware founders at pre-seed and seed.

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