Pre-Revenue Valuation Calculator

Rate your startup on each factor to calculate valuations using both methods.

Berkus Method

5 Factors, Max $2.5M
$250K

Basic value of the business concept

$0Average$500K
$125K

Reduces technology risk

$0Below Average$500K
$250K

Reduces execution risk

$0Average$500K
$125K

Reduces market risk

$0Below Average$500K
$0

Reduces production risk

$0Not Started$500K

Berkus Method Total

$750K

30% of maximum $2.5M

Scorecard Method

7 Weighted Factors
$

Average pre-seed valuation in your region ($2-4M typical)

30% weight
50%100% vs average150%
25% weight
50%100% vs average150%
15% weight
50%100% vs average150%
10% weight
50%100% vs average150%
10% weight
50%100% vs average150%
5% weight
50%100% vs average150%
5% weight
50%100% vs average150%

Scorecard Method Total

$3.00M

100% of baseline (1.00x)

Valuation Summary

Combined Results

Recommended Valuation Range

$1.88M

Average of both methods

Berkus

$750K

Scorecard

$3.00M

75% difference between methods.Scorecard Method shows higher valuation - consider which factors are driving this gap.

Berkus Breakdown

Tips to Increase Valuation

Product Rollout or Sales

Go-to-market plan validated

Prototype

Core functionality proven

Strategic Relationships

Industry advisor network

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