Fundraising Readiness Scorecard
Score your startup across 8 key metrics investors care about. Compare your numbers against stage-specific benchmarks for pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds.
Month-over-month growth
Total monthly spending
Customer lifetime value / acquisition cost
Revenue retained from existing customers (including expansion)
Full-time employees and co-founders
How the Scorecard Works
Enter Your Metrics
Select your target fundraising stage and input your current MRR, growth rate, runway, churn, and other key metrics.
Get Your Score
Each metric is scored against stage-appropriate benchmarks, then weighted to produce an overall readiness score from 0 to 100.
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Scoring Methodology
Per-Metric Scoring:
Red = 0 points | Yellow = 5 points | Green = 10 pointsWeighted Total (0-100):
MRR (15%) + Growth (20%) + Runway (15%) + Customers (10%) + Churn (10%) + LTV:CAC (10%) + NRR (10%) + Team (10%)Overall Status:
Ready (70+) | Almost Ready (50-69) | Not Ready (<50)Frequently Asked Questions
When is the right time to raise funding?
The right time to raise depends on your stage and milestones. Generally, start fundraising when you have 6-9 months of runway remaining and can demonstrate meaningful traction. For pre-seed, strong founder-market fit and a validated problem are sufficient. For seed and Series A, investors expect progressively stronger metrics. Review our guide on startup financial milestones by stage to understand what investors expect at each round.
What metrics do investors care about most?
Revenue growth rate carries the most weight because it signals product-market fit and market demand. After growth, investors focus on retention metrics (NRR and churn), unit economics (LTV:CAC), and runway. The specific thresholds vary by stage - a 15% monthly growth rate is strong for pre-seed but expected at seed. Use our SaaS metrics calculator to compute these metrics from your raw data.
What does a good readiness score look like?
A score of 70 or above indicates you are ready to raise, meaning most of your metrics meet or exceed stage benchmarks. Scores between 50-69 mean you are almost ready and should focus on improving your weakest 2-3 areas first. Below 50, prioritize building product-market fit before approaching investors. Keep in mind that a perfect 100 is rare - most successful raises happen in the 65-85 range. See our financial projections guide for investors to learn how to present your numbers.
How long does fundraising typically take?
Pre-seed rounds typically take 2-4 months from first meeting to close. Seed rounds average 3-6 months, and Series A can take 4-8 months. These timelines include preparation, outreach, meetings, due diligence, and legal. Start fundraising when you have at least 6-9 months of runway remaining. Use our burn rate calculator to confirm your runway before you start the process.
What should I improve before raising?
Focus on the metrics where you score red or yellow in this scorecard. Growth rate and retention metrics (NRR and churn) carry the most weight with investors. If your runway is short, either cut burn or raise a small bridge round first. If unit economics are weak, improve pricing or reduce CAC before scaling. Check our startup runway benchmarks to see where you stand relative to funded companies at your stage.
How are the benchmarks determined?
Our benchmarks are derived from publicly available data on successful fundraising rounds, accelerator cohort data, and industry reports from sources like SaaS Capital, OpenView Partners, and KeyBanc. The thresholds represent what investors at each stage generally consider red flags (below threshold), acceptable (meeting threshold), and strong (exceeding threshold). Benchmarks are stage-specific because expectations differ significantly between pre-seed, seed, and Series A. Learn more about key metrics in our SaaS metrics calculator.
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