Before any fundraising conversation — knowing your number and being able to defend it.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Create a Startup Valuation Framework. # Context Original working context: - Step 1: My startup: {{name}}. Stage: {{pre_revenue_early_revenue_growth}}. Sector: {{describe}}. ARR or monthly revenue: ₹{{amount}}. Growth rate: [%]. Team: {{describe}}. - Step 2: Apply 3 valuation methods: (a) Comparable transactions: What are similar Indian startups at my stage valued at? (b) Revenue multiple: If applicable, what's the sector revenue multiple? (c) Scorecard method: Rate my startup against ideal on 6 dimensions and derive a valuation. - Step 3: Triangulate a valuation range: What's the low, mid, and high case for my valuation? - Step 4: Stress-test the valuation: At this valuation, how much am I diluting? If I hit my 18-month milestones, what's the implied Series A valuation? Does the math work? - Step 5: Write a 1-paragraph valuation rationale to present to investors — how to justify your ask without seeming greedy or naive. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
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Valuation is not a number you pick from the air. It's a negotiation anchored in reality. Know the comps. Know your multiples. And always know what valuation you need to make the round work for everyone — including future you.
Validate this business idea rigorously. Assess market size, competition, feasibility, and risk. Give an honest recommendation — do not flatter.
Conduct a structured competitor analysis. Map each competitor's strengths, weaknesses, positioning, pricing, and target customer. Identify the market gaps your business can own.
Write the complete narrative for a 10-slide pitch deck. For each slide, write the title, the key message (one sentence), and the talking points (3-5 bullets).
Recommend a pricing strategy with full rationale. Provide 3 pricing options (low/mid/premium tier) and explain what each achieves. Recommend one as optimal for the stated goal.