# Exit Readiness Scorer

> Scores company readiness across financial, operational, governance dimensions

- Skill: `a5c-ai/exit-readiness-scorer` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/exit-readiness-scorer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/exit-readiness-scorer/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/exit-readiness-scorer

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# Exit Readiness Scorer

## Overview

The Exit Readiness Scorer skill assesses portfolio company preparedness for exit across financial, operational, and governance dimensions. It identifies gaps and provides actionable recommendations to improve exit outcomes.

## Capabilities

### Readiness Assessment
- Evaluate financial readiness
- Assess operational maturity
- Review governance and compliance
- Score data room preparedness

### Dimension Scoring
- Score each readiness dimension
- Weight by exit type relevance
- Calculate composite scores
- Benchmark against standards

### Gap Identification
- Identify readiness gaps
- Prioritize remediation items
- Estimate remediation timelines
- Track improvement progress

### Exit Type Suitability
- Assess IPO readiness
- Evaluate M&A preparedness
- Consider secondary options
- Recommend exit path

## Usage

### Assess Exit Readiness
```
Input: Company data, assessment criteria
Process: Evaluate across dimensions
Output: Readiness scorecard, gaps
```

### Score by Exit Type
```
Input: Company profile, exit scenarios
Process: Assess fit for each path
Output: Exit type suitability matrix
```

### Create Remediation Plan
```
Input: Readiness gaps, timeline
Process: Prioritize improvements
Output: Remediation roadmap
```

### Track Progress
```
Input: Remediation activities
Process: Update scores, track completion
Output: Progress report, updated scores
```

## Assessment Dimensions

| Dimension | Key Criteria |
|-----------|--------------|
| Financial | Audit quality, reporting, controls |
| Operational | Processes, scalability, team |
| Governance | Board, policies, compliance |
| Legal | IP clean, contracts, structure |
| Market | Position, metrics, story |

## Integration Points

- **Exit Readiness Assessment Process**: Core scoring
- **Portfolio Dashboard Builder**: Readiness views
- **Exit Planner (Agent)**: Support planning
- **Buyer Universe Builder**: Match to buyer needs

## Scoring Scale

| Score | Readiness Level |
|-------|-----------------|
| 1 | Not Ready - Major gaps |
| 2 | Early Stage - Significant work needed |
| 3 | Developing - Some gaps remain |
| 4 | Ready - Minor improvements needed |
| 5 | Fully Ready - Exit-ready now |

## Best Practices

1. Assess readiness early, not just at exit
2. Use exit-type-specific criteria
3. Prioritize gaps by impact and effort
4. Track progress consistently
5. Adjust assessment as company evolves