Your Startup Has Blind Spots. Find Them in 5 Minutes.

5 AI agents evaluate your idea on Potential and Readiness — the two dimensions investors care about most. Your first report is free.

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5 AI Agents
Results in ~5 Min
Why It Matters

The Blind Spot That Kills Startups

Most tools only score "potential." But 35% of startups fail because they aren't ready—not because the idea is bad.

1

Typical Score

Single-dimension analysis

61
Potential
?
Readiness

"Looks promising! Big market opportunity."

BLINDSPOT: No execution validation
2

GemScore Analysis

Dual-axis evaluation

64
Potential
18
Readiness
Raw Gem Detected Strong idea, but not investor-ready. Focus on traction proof first with clear next steps.
35%
Fail: No market need
6+ mo
Average time wasted
$40k+
Capital burned
$39
Assessment to know

How It Works

From idea to verified report in 4 steps

1

Submit Context

Fill a structured form or upload your pitch deck

2

AI Analysis

5 specialist agents analyze in parallel

3

Adversarial Debate

Optimist vs Pessimist stress-tests findings

4

Synthesis

Final scores, insights, and next steps

Simple Pricing

Free screening every month. Upgrade when you need depth.

Free

Quick Validation

$39

Assessment

$199

Verification

One-time per report. No subscriptions required.

Live Evaluation Examples

Real-time output from our multi-agent system

Everything You Need to Validate

From first idea to investor meeting — one platform.

Dual-Axis AI Analysis

5 specialist agents score Potential + Readiness with adversarial debate and confidence intervals.

Investor Data Room

Share documents securely with granular access, NDA workflows, and engagement analytics.

AI Co-Pilot Input

Chat with Marcus to fill the evaluation form — voice and text, no blank-page syndrome.

Human Expert Review

Request free validation from the Circle of Alchemists — experienced founders, advisors, investors.

Team & Collaborator Access

Invite your co-founders, advisors, or mentors. Role-based permissions (Owner, Admin, Editor, Viewer).

Share & Re-evaluate

Password-protected links, PDF export, embed in pitch decks. Re-run to track progress over time.

Free Monthly

Test Drive Free

Every user gets 1 free Quick Validation report monthly. Validate in 3 minutes, then upgrade for the deep dive.

Same startup idea → deeper analysis reveals more

Quick Validation

Free
Potential
72 /100
Readiness
?

"Strong market potential detected"

  • 4 AI agents
  • Potential score only
  • No Readiness analysis

Quick filter • 3 min

Assessment

$39
Potential
72 /100
Readiness
31 /100

"Raw Gem—high potential but not investor-ready. Missing traction proof."

  • 5 agents + Validation
  • Dual-axis scoring
  • Adversarial debate
  • CoA Expert Opinion included

Due diligence • 15 min

Verification

$199
Potential
68 ±4
Readiness
31 ±3

"Verified: TAM claims inflated. Entity graph shows key hire gap. 3 de-risk steps identified."

  • All Assessment features
  • Deep Verification (pro models)
  • Entity Graph + confidence
  • Founder KYC via partner

IC-ready • 30 min

Investors: Upload deal lists in bulk via Import Pipeline — run assessments on your entire dealflow at once.

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No credit card required • Free screening recharges monthly

Assessment from $39 — less than a single coffee meeting with an advisor

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Built for Founders. Used by the Ecosystem.

Who benefits from dual-axis validation

Founders & Startups

Know your strengths and gaps before you pitch. Track Readiness as you hit milestones.

Investors & VCs

Screen deal flow faster. Get IC-ready memos without the analyst hours.

Accelerators & Programs

Evaluate cohort applications at scale. Custom scoring weights for your thesis.

Educators & Students

Validate capstone projects and startup competition entries. Free monthly screening for students.

Running a fund or accelerator? See Enterprise options

Social Proof

What Early Users Are Saying

Real feedback from the Athanor community

Professional
"Very solid engineering foundation. The report feels professional and grounding—unlike typical LLM chatting."
F
Founder
Tech Startup
Well Designed
"The combination of an evaluation layer with milestone-based execution is genuinely interesting—especially for solo LPs and operator angels."
V
VC Analyst
Venture Capital
Great UX
"Modern and clean design. The scoring visualization is amazing—great presentation that makes complex data easy to understand."
F
Founder
B2B SaaS
Easy to Try
"The free monthly evaluation makes it easy to get a feel for the platform. The orchestrator-executor setup is interesting."
F
Founder
AI/ML
Partner-Ready
"Whitelabel + partner distribution is the right play. Looking forward to integrating this into our workflow."
P
Platform Owner
Fundraising
In Demand
"Our clients are eager for this kind of scoring capability. The strategic partnership model works well for our venture club."
C
Club Owner
Venture Club
Ecosystem Fit
"The programmable capital / AI diligence angle resonates well in our ecosystem. Great to see the IC-ready structure coming together."
P
Program Lead
Tech Community
Professional
"Very solid engineering foundation. The report feels professional and grounding—unlike typical LLM chatting."
F
Founder
Tech Startup
Well Designed
"The combination of an evaluation layer with milestone-based execution is genuinely interesting—especially for solo LPs and operator angels."
V
VC Analyst
Venture Capital
Great UX
"Modern and clean design. The scoring visualization is amazing—great presentation that makes complex data easy to understand."
F
Founder
B2B SaaS
Easy to Try
"The free monthly evaluation makes it easy to get a feel for the platform. The orchestrator-executor setup is interesting."
F
Founder
AI/ML
Partner-Ready
"Whitelabel + partner distribution is the right play. Looking forward to integrating this into our workflow."
P
Platform Owner
Fundraising
In Demand
"Our clients are eager for this kind of scoring capability. The strategic partnership model works well for our venture club."
C
Club Owner
Venture Club
Ecosystem Fit
"The programmable capital / AI diligence angle resonates well in our ecosystem. Great to see the IC-ready structure coming together."
P
Program Lead
Tech Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a GemScore evaluation take?

Screening: 3-5 minutes. Assessment: ~15 minutes. Verification: ~30 minutes. Time depends on complexity and web research required.

What do I need to provide?

You can fill out our structured questionnaire (problem, solution, market, team, traction), upload a pitch deck (PDF), images, or voice notes. Or use Live Builder — chat with Marcus to fill the form conversationally. The more context you provide, the more accurate the evaluation.

How is this different from asking ChatGPT?

"ChatGPT gives answers. Athanor gives artifacts." Same inputs, every time: a structured IC-ready memo with calibrated scores, not a chat.

  • Verification: We cross-check claims with live web data.
  • Methodology: Fixed 5-agent pipeline + adversarial debate.
  • Output: Calibrated Potential and Readiness scores with confidence intervals.
  • Format: Shareable report ready for investors.

What are the report tiers?

Screening (Free Monthly): Potential score only, 4 agents, 3-5 min.
Assessment ($39): Dual-axis, 5 agents + Validation, adversarial debate, CoA Expert Opinion.
Verification ($199): All Assessment features plus Deep Verification, Entity Graph, Founder KYC via partner. View full comparison →

Is my idea safe and private?

Yes. Your data is private by default. We do not train public AI models on your submissions. Only you can see your report unless you explicitly share the link. Optional password protection is available for shared reports.

Who is Athanor for?

Founders and startups are the primary audience — validate your idea before you pitch or build. Investors and VCs use Athanor to screen deal flow and get IC-ready memos. Accelerators and programs evaluate cohort applications at scale. Educators and students use free screening for capstone projects and competitions. We also serve M&A and SME succession use cases. Enterprise options →

What is the Data Room?

The Data Room lets you share confidential documents with investors in a controlled way. You organize files into sections (e.g. Team, Financials, Legal), set granular access (view, download, or full), and optionally use NDA workflows. You see who viewed or downloaded what. It integrates with your GemScore report so investors get one place for the memo and supporting materials.

Can I re-run the evaluation after making improvements?

Yes. Re-run anytime you have credits. Track progress — watch your Readiness score climb as you hit milestones. We're building a "diff mode" to show what changed between runs.

Can it be used for things other than startups?

Yes. Out of the box, our scoring models are calibrated for early-stage startups and that's where they work best. However, we can calibrate the AI agents to any vertical — M&A targets, SME succession, innovation portfolios, grant applications, and more. Custom calibration is available on Enterprise plans. Contact us to discuss your use case.

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