Paperstreet is working to help startup companies better communicate with interested investors. Their platform is tailored to accelerator and incubator programs so that their companies can better secure investments both during and after their formal programs. The team is looking for help researching the competitive landscape, including pricing and key features, as well as an overview of the market size and target audience.
Project Topics
Growth Strategy
Marketing
Research & Development
Software Design & Development
Company Information
| Company | Paperstreet |
| HQ | New York |
| Revenue | Unlisted |
| Employees | 5-10 |
| Stage | Established Startup |
| Hiring Potential | N/A |
| Website | https://www.paperstreet.vc/ |
Company Overview
We leverage a global network of advisors, Angel Investors, and Venture Capitalists to get startups off the ground.
Experiential Learning Program Details
| School | University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business |
| Engagement Format | Capstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in consulting teams of 3-5 directly with faculty and client liaisons on developing real solutions to real-world challenges. |
| Course | |
| Level | N/A |
| Students Enrolled | N/A |
| Meeting Day & Time | N/A |
| Student Time Commitment | 1-3 Hours Per Week |
| Company Time Commitment | 3-5 Hours |
| Duration | 0.43 Weeks |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Due Date | Type |
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Key Project Milestones
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February 14, 2020 - Get Up-To-Speed on Paperstreet Product
- What is Paperstreet designed to do?
- Who might be able to use software like Paperstreet? For what?
- How does the company measure effectiveness?
Suggested Deliverable:
Get ready a Q&A session with Paperstreet’s leadership
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March 6, 2020 - Outline the Competitive Landscape and Industry
- Focus on companies that offer similar services to startups…
- Who are the key players?
- What features do they offer that makes their software unique?
- How are competitors pricing out their businesses?
- Who are the key target customers for those companies?
- Who are the larger key existing players that serve similar a similar audience?
- Should we flag any of these entities as potential acquirers?
- Quicken, Pitchbook, Angelist… come to mind!
Suggested Deliverable:
Develop a competitive and industry landscape based on product and business model
- Focus on companies that offer similar services to startups…
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April 3, 2020 - Analyze the Market Size & Go-To-Market Plan
- Who are the potential customers for a product like Paperstreet?
- How large is the TAM, SAM, and SOM?
- Why do they need the product?
- What key features are most important to those audiences?
- Would they be willing to pay? If so, what should be the pricing model?
Suggested Deliverable:
- Propose a go-to-market strategy
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April 23, 2020 - Develop Out the Business Plan
- How does the company go-to-market and scale their sales?
- How do you their target audience?
- What key features do you pitch to that audience?
- What case studies make the most sense to showcase to that customer segment?
- How should the company price the product?
- What’s a feasible financial model based on the pricing and growth strategy?
Suggested Deliverable:
- Summarizing all findings into a final pitch deck and financial model
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