Proof
Do your diligence without scheduling a call. System runs, case studies, and a downloadable artifact library.
Precomputed Crucible runs
Each run shows the full pipeline for a specific scenario — anonymized, but real.
Novel Sensing Technology — University Lab Origin
A university research team developed a novel multi-spectral sensing technology with potential applications in precision agriculture and environmental monitoring. No commercial path existed.
Stages
Timeline
AI Automation
Key Outputs
- Technology assessment brief
- Wedge thesis: precision agriculture
- 20+ customer discovery interviews
- Design partner engagement (2 agtech companies)
ML Infrastructure Platform — Technical Founder
A technical founder built a prototype ML model management platform with 15 active beta users from direct network but no go-to-market strategy or capital plan.
Stages
Timeline
AI Automation
Key Outputs
- GTM plan with enterprise focus
- Customer pipeline (40+ qualified leads)
- Data room and investor memo
- Seed round closed
Biotech SaaS — Revenue Plateau Restructure
An early-stage biotech SaaS company with $180K ARR had hit a growth ceiling. Customer acquisition costs were unsustainable and the original market segment was too narrow.
Stages
Timeline
AI Automation
Key Outputs
- Customer re-segmentation analysis
- Restructured GTM plan
- Updated data room and growth thesis
- Growth round in process
Structured for evidence
From Lab Paper to Seed-Funded Company in 20 Weeks
Starting Conditions
University-developed biosensing technology. PI with no commercial experience. No existing company entity.
What Crucible Did
Full pipeline: Intake, Wedge Definition, Validation, Build. AI modules deployed for prior art scanning, customer discovery synthesis, and data room assembly.
Timeline
20 weeks from intake to seed close
Verifiable Outcomes
- US entity formed (Delaware C-Corp)
- Seed round closed with institutional lead
- 3 design partners in active pilot
- Patent application filed
GTM Restructure: $180K to $600K ARR in 6 Months
Starting Conditions
Biotech SaaS with stalled growth. $180K ARR plateau for 8+ months. High churn in initial customer segment.
What Crucible Did
Validation re-entry, customer re-segmentation, new GTM build, capital readiness. AI modules for revenue analysis, competitive monitoring, and financial modeling.
Timeline
26 weeks from engagement to target ARR
Verifiable Outcomes
- New customer segment identified and validated
- ARR growth trajectory restored
- Growth round in advanced pipeline
- Team expanded from 4 to 9
Downloadable artifacts
Redacted samples of real artifacts organized by Crucible stage and type.
Underwriting Memo Skeleton
Template for investment underwriting memos produced during the Build stage.
Sprint Plan Template
2-week sprint planning template with defined deliverables, owners, and review criteria.
Customer Discovery Synthesis Template
Structured template for synthesizing customer discovery interviews into actionable insights.
Data Room Index
Complete index structure for investor data rooms with document checklist.
Landing Zone Checklist
10-step checklist for establishing US-domiciled entities from global technology.
Investor Update Template
Monthly investor update template with standardized metrics and narrative structure.