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HR Tech Startup Investment Checklist: Seed Stage (2026)
This checklist covers 20 due diligence items for HR Tech startups at the Seed stage. Each item has been validated against institutional investor practice. DDR automates the majority of these checks from a single pitch deck PDF upload.
20 checklist items · 2 red flags automatically detected · See a sample DDR report
Seed Requirements
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Product-market fit signals: retention, NPS, organic growth
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Early revenue: $10K–$100K MRR is the seed sweet spot
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Repeatable go-to-market: clear acquisition channels with data
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Team completeness: key hires made, gaps identified
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Path to Series A: clear $1M ARR milestone credibly achievable
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Unit economics: CAC and LTV directional even if not optimized
HR Tech Sector
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Adverse impact analysis completed and documented
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Payroll tax compliance framework reviewed
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Employee data security and privacy policy reviewed
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HRIS integration list confirmed
Deep Dive
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EEOC adverse impact analysis for any AI hiring tools
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Payroll tax compliance review for payroll products
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Data security for sensitive employee information
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Integration depth with major HRIS platforms
Regulatory
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Verify: EEOC: adverse impact of algorithmic hiring tools
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Verify: Payroll tax compliance across all operating states
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Verify: GDPR/CCPA: sensitive employee personal data handling
OSINT Signals
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Check: EEOC complaint database for adverse impact history
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Check: IRS Form 941 employer tax compliance (via customer references)
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Check: G2 HR software reviews
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