Get a quick, defensible valuation range using the revenue-multiple method. Enter your ARR and multiple, or edit the example below.
Your revenue over the last 12 months.
Set by growth rate, margins and market.
Pre-filled with an example ($500K ARR, 5×–9× multiple). Change any field to use your own numbers.
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Build your model freeA startup valuation estimates what your company is worth and sets how much equity you give up to raise a given amount. This calculator uses the revenue-multiple method for a fast, transparent ballpark, not a term-sheet figure.
The simplest defensible approach multiplies annual recurring revenue by a market multiple:
$500K of ARR at a 5× to 9× multiple gives a $2.5M to $4.5M range. The multiple is where most of the judgment sits.
Pre-revenue companies cannot use a revenue multiple, so investors turn to the Berkus method, scorecard method, or comparable recent deals. All are estimates. Build the strongest defensible case with solvee.
Early-stage startups use revenue multiples, comparable deals, or scorecard approaches. The final valuation is negotiated and reflects what an investor will pay.
It estimates value by multiplying annual recurring revenue by a market multiple. The multiple depends on growth, margins, retention and market conditions.
A revenue multiple gives a quick range, but the real valuation depends on growth, team, market and what investors will pay.
SaaS multiples commonly range from about 3× to 10× ARR. Look at recent deals at your stage and use a range.