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name: joint-venture-analysis description: > Analyze joint venture opportunities — strategic fit, governance structure, financial modeling, risk allocation, and exit provisions. TRIGGER when: user says /joint-venture-analysis, needs to evaluate a JV opportunity, or asks about partnership structures. argument-hint: "[relevant context]" user-invocable: true

Joint Venture Analysis

Process

Step 1: Define Strategic Rationale

Question	Answer
Why a JV vs build/buy/partner?	[Specific advantages]
What does each party contribute?	[Capabilities, assets, capital]
What is the target market/opportunity?	[Addressable market]
What is the expected timeline?	[Duration and milestones]

Step 2: Assess Strategic Fit

Dimension	Party A	Party B	Complementarity
Capabilities	[strengths]	[strengths]	✅/⚠️/❌
Market access	[markets]	[markets]	✅/⚠️/❌
Culture	[description]	[description]	✅/⚠️/❌
Resources	[what they bring]	[what they bring]	✅/⚠️/❌

Step 3: Design Governance

Element	Details
Ownership split	X% / Y%
Board composition	X seats each + independent
Decision rights	Matters requiring unanimous vs majority
Management	Who provides CEO, CFO, etc.
Dispute resolution	Mediation → Arbitration → Buyout

Step 4: Model Financials

Item	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Revenue	$X	$X	$X
Costs	$X	$X	$X
Capital required	$X	$X	$X
Returns to Party A	$X	$X	$X
Returns to Party B	$X	$X	$X

Step 5: Assess Risks

Risk	Likelihood	Impact	Mitigation
Culture clash	Medium	High	Operating agreement, clear roles
Market miss	Medium	High	Stage-gated investment
IP disputes	Low	High	Pre-agreed IP ownership
Deadlock	Medium	Medium	Dispute resolution mechanism

Step 6: Define Exit Provisions

Trigger	Mechanism
Mutual agreement	Negotiated dissolution
Performance failure	Buyout at formula price
Deadlock	Shotgun clause (buy/sell)
Change of control	Right of first refusal
Term expiration	Renewal or wind-down

Output Format

## JV Analysis: [Venture Name]
### Rationale: [Why a JV]
### Partners: [What each contributes]
### Governance: [Structure]
### Financials: [Projected returns]
### Risks: [Key risks and mitigations]
### Recommendation: [Proceed/Negotiate/Pass]

Quality Checklist

• Strategic rationale is clear and compelling
• Both parties' contributions are balanced
• Governance prevents deadlock
• Financial model includes multiple scenarios
• Exit provisions are comprehensive
• Legal counsel involved in structure

Edge Cases

• For international JVs, address cross-border legal and tax issues
• If parties have unequal size, protect minority rights
• For technology JVs, IP ownership must be crystal clear upfront