IC Memo Generator
Overview
The IC Memo Generator skill creates Investment Committee memos by synthesizing due diligence findings, analysis, and recommendations into a comprehensive decision document. It ensures consistent, thorough IC presentations.
Capabilities
Memo Generation
- Generate memos from DD artifacts
- Apply fund-standard memo templates
- Include all required sections
- Support varying detail levels
DD Synthesis
- Synthesize commercial DD findings
- Incorporate financial analysis
- Summarize technical assessment
- Include legal and management evaluation
Investment Thesis Articulation
- Articulate investment thesis clearly
- Document key risks and mitigants
- Present return expectations
- Include recommendation and terms
Supporting Materials
- Generate appendix materials
- Include key data exhibits
- Attach DD backup documents
- Create executive summary version
Usage
Generate Full IC Memo
Input: DD artifacts, deal parameters
Process: Synthesize into memo format
Output: Complete IC memo document
Create Executive Summary
Input: Full memo or DD findings
Process: Distill to key points
Output: One-page executive summary
Update Existing Memo
Input: Prior memo, new information
Process: Update and highlight changes
Output: Updated memo with change tracking
Generate Follow-Up Memo
Input: IC feedback, additional work
Process: Address IC questions
Output: Follow-up memo document
Memo Sections
| Section | Content | |---------|---------| | Executive Summary | Deal overview, recommendation | | Company Overview | Business, market, team | | Investment Thesis | Why invest, key drivers | | Market Analysis | TAM, competition, trends | | Financial Analysis | Metrics, projections, valuation | | Risk Assessment | Key risks, mitigants | | Terms and Structure | Proposed deal terms | | Recommendation | Investment decision request |
Integration Points
- Investment Committee Process: Core memo skill
- All DD Processes: Synthesize findings
- Deal Scoring Engine: Include scores
- IC Presenter (Agent): Support presentation
Memo Quality Criteria
| Criteria | Description | |----------|-------------| | Completeness | All required sections addressed | | Accuracy | Data verified and sourced | | Clarity | Clear writing and logic | | Balance | Fair treatment of risks | | Actionability | Clear recommendation |
Best Practices
- Follow fund memo standards consistently
- Lead with the investment thesis
- Be honest about risks and uncertainties
- Support claims with data
- Anticipate IC questions