Investor Pitch Security Checklist: 12 Items Before Fundraising

January 2026Launch Security

TL;DR

Investors do technical due diligence. Before pitching, ensure your codebase is clean, secrets aren't exposed, you have basic security practices in place, and you can articulate your security roadmap. Technical debt and security issues can tank deals or reduce valuations.

Code Quality 4

No secrets in repositoryScan git history for exposed API keys and credentials.

Dependencies are currentNo critical vulnerabilities in your dependency tree.

Basic test coverage existsShows engineering discipline and reduces risk.

Clean architectureCode should be maintainable, not just functional.

Security Basics 4

Authentication is solidUsing proven auth solutions, not homegrown crypto.

Data is encryptedAt rest and in transit. Can you explain how?

Access controls workUsers can only see their own data.

Backups existYou won't lose customer data if something fails.

Due Diligence Prep 4

Security roadmap documentedKnow what you'll improve with funding.

Incident response plan existsEven a simple one shows maturity.

Privacy policy is currentMatches what you actually do with data.

Technical debt is knownBe honest about what needs fixing.

Do investors really check security?

Yes, especially at Series A and beyond. Technical due diligence often includes code review, architecture assessment, and security posture evaluation. Early-stage investors may be more forgiving but still notice red flags.

What's the biggest security red flag for investors?

Secrets in your git history. It's easy to find and signals poor security hygiene. Run a scan before any technical due diligence.

Should I mention security proactively in my pitch?

If security is relevant to your market (fintech, healthcare, enterprise), absolutely. For consumer apps, have answers ready but don't lead with it unless it's a differentiator.

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