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Free Startup Valuation Calculator

Get a data-driven estimate of your startup's value using three industry-standard methods. Built for founders preparing for seed rounds, Series A, and investor conversations.

Valuation Estimator

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Year over year %
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Pre-Money Valuation (Berkus Method)
Sound Idea$0
Quality Prototype$0
Quality Team$0
Strategic Relationships$0
Product Rollout / Sales$0
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Pre-Money Valuation (Scorecard Method)
Relative Comparison0.0 out of 5

Factor Scores

Team (30%)0.0
Product (25%)0.0
Market (10%)0.0
Competitive (15%)0.0
Other (20%)0.0
Weighted Average0.0
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Pre-Money Valuation (VC Method)
Terminal Value (Year 5)$0
Target Return10x
Post-Money Valuation$0
Investment Amount$0

How to Use

Select a valuation method and enter your startup's key metrics. Each method uses different inputs:

  • Berkus Method — best for pre-revenue startups. Assigns up to $500K to each of five value categories (sound idea, prototype, team, strategic relationships, sales). Total capped at $2.5M.
  • Scorecard Method — compares your startup to average companies in your region. Uses weighted factors: team (30%), product (25%), market (10%), competitive position (15%), and other (20%). Based on a $2M baseline.
  • VC Method — calculates valuation by projecting revenue 5 years out, applying an industry multiple, and discounting back at a 10x target return.

Enter your annual revenue, growth rate, and industry for all methods. The extra fields adapt based on your selected method. Use all three to get a valuation range rather than a single number.

Valuation Methods Explained

Berkus Method

Developed by angel investor Dave Berkus for pre-revenue startups. Assigns up to $500K to each of five risk categories, with a maximum of $2.5M. The actual amount per category depends on how strongly your startup scores in each area.

Scorecard Method

Also called the Bill Payne method. Starts with the average pre-money valuation for seed-stage startups in your region ($2M baseline), then adjusts it based on how your startup compares to the average across five weighted factors.

VC Method

Projects your startup's revenue 5 years into the future using your growth rate, applies an industry-specific revenue multiple to calculate terminal value, then discounts back using a 10x target return. Industry multiples: SaaS 5.0x, Fintech 4.0x, HealthTech 3.0x, E-commerce 2.0x, Other 3.0x.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-money valuation is the value of your startup before receiving new investment. Post-money valuation is pre-money plus the investment amount. For example, if your pre-money valuation is $4M and you raise $1M, your post-money valuation is $5M. The investor gets 20% ownership ($1M / $5M).
No single method is perfectly accurate for early-stage startups. The Berkus method works well for pre-revenue startups with significant risk. The Scorecard method is best when you have some traction and comparable companies. The VC method is most useful when you have revenue data and a clear exit strategy. Use all three to get a valuation range.
Industry affects valuation through comparable company multiples and market size. SaaS companies typically command higher multiples (5x revenue) due to recurring revenue and scalability. Fintech averages 4x, HealthTech 3x, and E-commerce 2x. Larger addressable markets also support higher valuations.
Seed-stage pre-money valuations typically range from $2M to $10M depending on team quality, traction, market size, and investor demand. The average seed round in the US is around $6-8M pre-money as of 2025. Pre-revenue startups tend to fall in the $2-5M range, while those with revenue may reach $5-10M+.