Revenue Growth Rate Calculator
Calculate your month-over-month and compound growth rates, compare against stage-specific benchmarks, and project future revenue.
Revenue Growth Inputs
Monthly Revenue (enter at least 3 months)
Average MoM Growth
+20.4%
CMGR
+20.4%
Compound Monthly Growth Rate
Annualized Growth
+829%
At current CMGR
Current Revenue
$14,500
Month-over-Month Growth Rates
| Period | From | To | Growth Rate | vs Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 to 2 | $10,000 | $12,000 | +20.0% | On track |
| Month 2 to 3 | $12,000 | $14,500 | +20.8% | On track |
| Average | +20.4% | Benchmark: 15-25% MoM | ||
Revenue Projections at Current CMGR (20.4%)
In 3 months
$25,317
+75% from current
In 6 months
$44,205
+205% from current
In 12 months
$134,765
+829% from current
How to Use This Calculator
Measure and benchmark your startup's revenue growth in three steps.
Enter Monthly Revenue
Input at least three consecutive months of revenue data. Add more months for a more accurate compound growth rate and trend analysis.
Select Your Stage
Choose your funding stage to see how your growth compares. Each stage has different benchmark ranges from Pre-seed (20-30% MoM) to Series B+ (5-15% MoM).
Review & Project
See your MoM growth rates color-coded against benchmarks, plus CMGR and revenue projections at 3, 6, and 12 months out.
Growth Rate Formulas
The calculator uses two complementary formulas to measure your revenue trajectory.
Month-over-Month (MoM) Growth
Simple percentage change between consecutive months. Useful for spotting acceleration or deceleration trends in real time.
Compound Monthly Growth Rate (CMGR)
CMGR smooths out the volatility of individual months and gives you a single growth rate that, if applied consistently, would take you from your first to your last revenue figure. Investors prefer CMGR because it accounts for compounding and is harder to manipulate than simple averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about startup revenue growth rates.
What is a good monthly growth rate for a startup?+
A good monthly growth rate depends on your stage. Pre-seed startups with early traction should target 20-30% MoM growth, though this often comes from a small revenue base. Seed-stage companies typically see 15-25% MoM as strong performance. By Series A, 10-20% MoM is considered healthy because the revenue base is larger. Series B+ companies growing at 5-15% MoM are performing well. Y Combinator famously uses 5-7% weekly growth (roughly 20-30% monthly) as a benchmark for their earliest-stage companies. The key is consistency rather than occasional spikes. Use our MRR vs ARR guide to understand how monthly metrics translate to annual revenue.
How do you calculate compound monthly growth rate (CMGR)?+
CMGR is calculated as (Last Month Revenue / First Month Revenue) raised to the power of (1 / number of periods), minus 1. For example, if you grew from $10,000 to $14,500 over 2 months, your CMGR is ($14,500 / $10,000)^(1/2) - 1 = 20.4%. CMGR is more reliable than averaging individual MoM rates because it accounts for compounding. A simple average of 20% and 21% MoM growth rates would give 20.5%, but the compound effect means the actual growth trajectory differs. Investors and board members prefer CMGR because it gives a single, honest number that represents your true growth trajectory over any time period.
What should I do if my growth rate is declining?+
Declining growth rates are normal as your revenue base increases, but a sharp decline signals problems. First, separate the signal from the noise: one slow month after a spike is not a trend. Look at your CMGR over 3-6 months instead. If the decline is real, diagnose whether it is a demand problem (fewer new customers), a retention problem (higher churn eating into net revenue), or a pricing problem (lower ARPU on new cohorts). Use the burn rate calculator to understand how slower growth affects your runway, and review the Rule of 40 framework to see if you should prioritize growth or profitability.
Why Revenue Growth Rate Matters
Revenue growth rate is the single most important metric for early-stage startups. It is the number investors look at first, the metric that determines your ability to raise the next round, and the clearest indicator of whether you have found product-market fit. Yet most founders track it loosely, citing a single MoM number without understanding whether it represents real compounding or just noise.
The difference between MoM growth and CMGR matters more than most founders realize. MoM growth shows you what happened last month. CMGR shows the underlying trajectory. A company that grew 30%, 5%, 25%, and 10% over four months has a simple average of 17.5% but a CMGR of 16.5%. The CMGR is more honest because it reflects the actual compounding. For a deeper look at how monthly metrics connect to annual planning, see our MRR vs ARR breakdown.
Stage benchmarks exist because growth expectations shift as revenue scales. A pre-seed startup growing at 25% MoM from a $5K base is adding $1,250 in absolute terms. A Series B company growing at 10% MoM from a $500K base is adding $50,000. Both are healthy for their stage, but the expectations and strategies are completely different. Our revenue growth rate benchmarks break down what good looks like at each stage with data from hundreds of startups.
Growth rate also connects directly to fundraising. Investors use your CMGR to project forward and estimate when you will hit key revenue milestones. A 15% CMGR means you will roughly 5x your revenue in 12 months. A 10% CMGR means roughly 3x. These projections drive valuation discussions and determine whether your traction supports the round size you are targeting. Pair this calculator with the Rule of 40 analysis to see how your growth rate balances against profitability as you scale.
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