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Getting Started

Getting Started

What ViPlatform does and how to get the most out of it.

ViPlatform builds company-specific impact valuations using AI. Instead of relying on sector averages or consultant spreadsheets, it models 50-60 distinct impact pathways for each company, traces them from business activities through to monetized societal outcomes, and presents the results in an interactive, auditable format.

The methodology

ViPlatform is built on the eQALY impact valuation method — an open, standardized framework for translating diverse impact metrics (CO₂ emissions, wages, health outcomes, tax contributions, etc.) into comparable monetary values. It uses change in well-being as its unifying indicator, spanning seven outcome categories across natural, human, and social capital.

This means every result you see in ViPlatform — from individual pathway values to the SROI ratio — traces back to a peer-reviewed, publicly documented methodology. The AI automates the modeling; the eQALY framework provides the accounting logic.

Two common use cases

Pre-screening a startup (At Scale) — You're evaluating whether a startup is worth investing in. You want to understand what its impact could be if it succeeds — the potential societal return alongside the financial one. Use the At Scale perspective to model the company's impact at its projected scale.
Evaluating a portfolio company (Current Year) — You've already invested. You need to report on impact for your LPs, or you want to stress-test the valuation model by adjusting assumptions. Use the Current Year perspective to model the company as it operates today.

The workflow

  1. Create a project — Enter the company details, choose your analysis perspective, and optionally upload supporting documents.
  2. Run the analysis — ViPlatform's AI models the company's impact pathways (~30 minutes).
  3. Read the results — Review the impact statement, SROI, and validation checklist on the Insights page.
  4. Explore the model — Dig into individual pathways, edit assumptions, run scenarios, and extract KPIs from the Model workspace.
The following pages walk you through each step — from creating your first project to extracting KPIs for reporting.

Create a Project

Set up your first impact valuation project.