<div class="blog-content"><p>Due diligence is systematic evaluation before investment.</p><div class="my-8"><img src="/images/blog/due-diligence-checklist-comprehensive.png" alt="DD Checklist" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg" /></div><h2>The 6 Categories</h2><p>Market (25%), Team (30%), Product (20%), Traction (15%), Financials (5%), Risks (5%).</p><div class="my-8"><img src="/images/blog/dd-timeline-2026.png" alt="Timeline" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg" /></div><h2>Timeline Comparison</h2><p>Traditional DD: 8-12 weeks, $15K-50K. AI-Powered: 2-3 weeks, $2K-8K.</p><h2>FAQ</h2><h3>How long does DD take?</h3><p>Traditional 8-12 weeks. AI-powered 2-3 weeks.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p><a href="/power-users">Try NexTraction</a> AI-powered DD platform.</p></div>

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