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Startup Valuation Calculator – Estimate Your Startup's Worth

Estimate your startup's valuation using Revenue Multiple, Earnings Multiple, DCF, Scorecard, and Berkus methods. Free tool for founders and investors evaluating early-stage companies.

Updated for 2026

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Financial Data

Annual Revenue ($)

Annual Earnings ($)

Net profit or EBITDA.

Growth Rate (%)

Discount Rate (%)

Comparable Company Multiple (x)

Scorecard Score (0-100)

Berkus Score (max 5)

Average Valuation

$1,411,234

Based on 5 methods

Revenue Multiple Valuation

$1,500,000

Earnings Multiple Valuation

$300,000

DCF Valuation (3yr)

$256,168

Scorecard Valuation

$3,500,000

Berkus Valuation

$1,500,000

Average Valuation

$1,411,234

✓ Reviewed and updated for accuracy using current official rates and widely accepted formulas.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Financial Data

Input your startup's annual revenue, earnings, and growth rate. Revenue multiple method works best for high-growth startups.

Set Valuation Parameters

Choose a comparable company multiple (3-10x for SaaS, 1-3x for traditional businesses) and set your discount rate (20-50% for startups).

Review Multiple Methods

The calculator shows valuations using five different methods. The average across methods gives the most realistic estimate range.

Key Tips

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No single valuation method is definitive. Use the average of multiple methods as your negotiation range.
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Early-stage (pre-revenue) startups rely on Scorecard and Berkus methods. Revenue/earnings multiples require actual financials.
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Startup discount rates (20-50%) reflect higher risk. A 30% rate means investors expect to double their money in ~2.5 years.
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Valuations are negotiation starting points, not final prices. The actual deal depends on leverage, market conditions, and investor appetite.

Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions to help you use this calculator confidently.

What is Revenue Multiple valuation?

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Revenue Multiple = Annual Revenue × Industry Multiple. Common for high-growth startups.

What is DCF valuation?

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Discounted Cash Flow projects future earnings and discounts them to present value using a discount rate.

What is the Scorecard Method?

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Compares the startup to average funded companies across factors like team, product, market, and competition.

What is the Berkus Method?

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Assigns up to $500K per key success factor: idea, prototype, team, relationships, rollout. Max $2.5M.

Which valuation method is best?

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No single method is best. The average of multiple methods provides a reasonable estimate range.

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter Financial Data

Input your startup's annual revenue, earnings, and growth rate. Revenue multiple method works best for high-growth startups.

Set Valuation Parameters

Choose a comparable company multiple (3-10x for SaaS, 1-3x for traditional businesses) and set your discount rate (20-50% for startups).

Review Multiple Methods

The calculator shows valuations using five different methods. The average across methods gives the most realistic estimate range.

Understanding Your Results

Revenue Multiple
Annual Revenue × Industry Multiple. The most common startup method. SaaS multiples range 5-15x, services 1-3x, hardware 2-5x.
DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)
Projects future cash flows for 3-5 years and discounts them to present value using your discount rate. The standard method for established companies.
Scorecard Method
Compares your startup to average funded companies across factors: team strength (30%), product (25%), market size (20%), and competition (25%).
Berkus Method
Assigns up to $500K per key risk factor: sound idea, prototype, quality team, strategic relationships, and product rollout. Maximum: $2.5M pre-revenue.

Key Tips

✓
No single valuation method is definitive. Use the average of multiple methods as your negotiation range.
✓
Early-stage (pre-revenue) startups rely on Scorecard and Berkus methods. Revenue/earnings multiples require actual financials.
✓
Startup discount rates (20-50%) reflect higher risk. A 30% rate means investors expect to double their money in ~2.5 years.
✓
Valuations are negotiation starting points, not final prices. The actual deal depends on leverage, market conditions, and investor appetite.

How Startup Valuation Methods Work

Revenue Multiple — The Industry Standard

The revenue multiple method multiplies annual revenue by an industry-specific factor. SaaS companies with recurring revenue typically get 5-15x revenue. E-commerce: 2-4x. Traditional services: 1-3x. The multiple reflects growth rate, market size, competitive moat, and comparable public company valuations. The calculator applies your chosen multiple to annual revenue.

DCF — The Academic Approach

Discounted Cash Flow projects your earnings forward (typically 3-5 years) at your growth rate, then discounts each year's cash flow back to present value using your discount rate. A 30% discount rate means $1 three years from now is worth about $0.46 today. DCF works best when you have predictable cash flows — less reliable for pre-revenue startups.

Scorecard and Berkus — Methods for Early-Stage Startups

The Scorecard method starts with the average pre-money valuation for similar startups in your region, then adjusts based on team (strong team = +30%), product readiness, market size, and competition. The Berkus method assigns dollar values to five key risk-reduction milestones: sound idea ($500K), prototype ($500K), quality team ($500K), strategic relationships ($500K), and product rollout ($500K). Maximum combined value: $2.5M. Both methods help price startups that don't yet have meaningful revenue.

Startup Valuation Calculator – Estimate Your Startup's Worth

Financial Data

How to Use This Calculator

Key Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Revenue Multiple valuation?

What is DCF valuation?

What is the Scorecard Method?

What is the Berkus Method?

Which valuation method is best?

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Understanding Your Results

Key Tips

How Startup Valuation Methods Work

Revenue Multiple — The Industry Standard

DCF — The Academic Approach

Scorecard and Berkus — Methods for Early-Stage Startups

Example: $500K Revenue, $100K Earnings, 20% Growth

Understanding Your Results

How Startup Valuation Methods Work

Revenue Multiple — The Industry Standard

DCF — The Academic Approach

Scorecard and Berkus — Methods for Early-Stage Startups

Example: $500K Revenue, $100K Earnings, 20% Growth

Financial Data

How to Use This Calculator

Key Tips

What is Revenue Multiple valuation?

What is DCF valuation?

What is the Scorecard Method?

What is the Berkus Method?

Which valuation method is best?

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Key Tips

How Startup Valuation Methods Work

Revenue Multiple — The Industry Standard

DCF — The Academic Approach

Scorecard and Berkus — Methods for Early-Stage Startups

Example: $500K Revenue, $100K Earnings, 20% Growth

Understanding Your Results

How Startup Valuation Methods Work

Revenue Multiple — The Industry Standard

DCF — The Academic Approach

Scorecard and Berkus — Methods for Early-Stage Startups

Example: $500K Revenue, $100K Earnings, 20% Growth