Startup Valuation Calculator
Estimate your startup’s valuation using revenue multiples adjusted for growth rate, industry, and funding stage.
Trailing twelve months or ARR
Year-over-year revenue growth
Select your primary industry
Current fundraising stage
Enter your revenue and details, then click Calculate.
How Startup Valuation Works
Revenue Multiple Method
The revenue multiple method is one of the most widely used approaches for valuing growth-stage startups. It works by multiplying a company's annual revenue by an industry-specific factor. A SaaS company with $3M ARR and a 12x multiple would be valued at $36M.
Industry Benchmarks
Different industries command different multiples because of varying margin profiles, growth expectations, and market dynamics. SaaS companies typically see the highest multiples (10-15x) due to their recurring revenue, high gross margins, and scalability. E-commerce companies tend toward lower multiples (2-4x) because of thinner margins and higher operational complexity.
Growth Rate Adjustments
Growth is the single biggest driver of valuation multiples. Companies growing revenue over 100% year-over-year can command a 1.5x premium on their base multiple. Companies growing 50-100% typically see a 1.2x adjustment. Slower growth does not receive a premium. This reflects investor willingness to pay more for faster-growing companies.
Stage Adjustments
Funding stage affects valuation because it correlates with risk. Pre-seed companies carry the most risk, so their multiples are discounted (0.5x adjustment). Seed-stage companies have slightly less risk (0.75x). Series A companies with proven traction receive the base multiple (1.0x), while Series B+ companies with established product-market fit may command a premium (1.25x).
Valuation Range
This calculator provides a valuation range rather than a single number. The range spans roughly 30% above and below the midpoint estimate. In practice, your actual valuation will fall somewhere in this range depending on qualitative factors like team strength, market timing, and investor competition.