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Getting Started as an Investor

Welcome to Gohorto! As an investor, you have access to a curated portfolio of startups and comprehensive tools for conducting due diligence and making investment decisions. This guide will help you get started.

What You Can Do on Gohorto

As an investor on Gohorto, you can:

  • Browse startup portfolios and discover investment opportunities
  • Access comprehensive startup information including profiles, metrics, and documents
  • Conduct due diligence using structured review processes
  • Engage with founders directly through the platform
  • Track investment opportunities and manage your pipeline
  • Generate investment reports and analytics
  • Access program insights to understand startup development

Quick Start Checklist

Investor Verification Requirement

Important: Before you can access startup portfolios and discover qualified projects, Gohorto requires all investors to complete a verification form. This verification process helps ensure:

  • Platform Security: Maintains a secure environment for startups and investors
  • Quality Control: Ensures only qualified investors access startup information
  • Trust Building: Builds trust between startups and investors
  • Compliance: Meets regulatory and compliance requirements

Verification Process

  1. Access Verification Form:
  2. After completing your profile, you'll be prompted to complete the verification form
  3. Or navigate to "Verification" in your dashboard

  4. Click "Start Verification" or "Complete Verification Form"

  5. Complete Verification Form:

  6. Business Information: Details about your investment firm or fund
  7. Investment Focus: Sectors, stages, and types of investments you focus on
  8. Investment Criteria: What you look for in investment opportunities
  9. Check Size: Typical investment amounts
  10. Geographic Focus: Regions where you invest
  11. Portfolio Information: Current portfolio companies (optional)
  12. Credentials: Relevant credentials, certifications, or licenses

  13. References: Professional references (if required)

  14. Submit for Review:

  15. Review all information for accuracy
  16. Submit verification form

  17. Wait for approval (typically 1-3 business days)

  18. Verification Approval:

  19. You'll receive notification when verified
  20. Access to startup portfolios is granted
  21. You can now browse and discover investment opportunities

Note: Until verification is complete, you'll have limited access to startup information. Once verified, you'll have full access to browse portfolios, conduct due diligence, and engage with founders.

Understanding Your Role

Investor Permissions

  • Portfolio Access: Browse and filter startup portfolios
  • Document Access: View pitch decks, financials, and other documents
  • Due Diligence Tools: Access structured due diligence workflows
  • Communication: Direct messaging with founders
  • Reporting: Generate investment reports and analytics
  • Opportunity Tracking: Track and manage investment pipeline

Your Dashboard

Your investor dashboard provides: - Portfolio Overview: Summary of available opportunities - Due Diligence Pipeline: Active reviews and assessments - Recent Activity: Latest updates from startups - Quick Actions: Shortcuts to common tasks - Analytics: Investment metrics and insights

Learn More: See Dashboard Overview

Common Workflows

Discovering Opportunities

  1. Browse startup portfolios
  2. Filter by criteria (industry, stage, location)
  3. Review startup profiles
  4. Access key documents
  5. Shortlist opportunities

Conducting Due Diligence

  1. Select startup for review
  2. Access due diligence checklist
  3. Review documents and materials
  4. Engage with founders
  5. Complete assessment
  6. Make investment decision

Next Steps