How Much to Raise Calculator

Calculate the right fundraising amount for your startup

How long until your next raise

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Your current monthly expenses

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Projected monthly burn after new hires

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Typical: Pre-seed 10-15%, Seed 15-25%, Series A 20-30%

Recommended Raise Amount

$1.1M

at 20% dilution

18 months runway+25% buffer

Pre-Money Valuation

$4.5M

Post-Money Valuation

$5.6M

Monthly Burn (Avg)

$50K

Post-raise average

Start Next Raise

9 mo

Before runway ends

Well-Structured Raise

This raise gives you 18 months runway with buffer for unexpected costs. Start your next fundraise around month 9.

Raise Scenarios Comparison

Minimal Raise
Amount:$765K
Runway:10 months
Dilution:13.6%
Risk Level:High
Comfortable Raise
Amount:$1.1M
Runway:15 months
Dilution:20.0%
Risk Level:Low
Aggressive Raise
Amount:$1.3M
Runway:17 months
Dilution:20.0%
Risk Level:Medium

Typical Fund Allocation

Personnel

$675K

60%

Product Dev

$169K

15%

Marketing

$135K

12%

Operations

$90K

8%

Buffer

$56K

5%

Note: This is a typical allocation. Your actual split may vary based on your specific needs and stage.

Milestone Cost Breakdown

Product Launch

$100K

8.9% of total raise | Range: $50K - $150K

First Revenue

$138K

12.2% of total raise | Range: $75K - $200K

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