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Investor readiness means having the metrics, narrative, and data room that institutional investors expect before writing a check. The Fundraise Readiness Score evaluates 12 investor-grade metrics: MRR growth rate (target: 15%+ MoM pre-seed, 10%+ seed), net revenue retention (target: 100%+ for SaaS), gross margin (target: 70%+ SaaS), burn multiple (target: <1.5×), CAC payback (target: <18 months), and runway (target: 18+ months post-raise).

Benchmarked against 240+ data points from Carta, a16z, Bessemer, and CB Insights. Takes 60 seconds. Output tells founders exactly where they stand, what the gap is to investor-grade, and which 3 metrics to fix before pitching. Used by pre-seed through Series B founders.

✦ Sample Output — Acme Startup
Series A SaaS · $2.4M ARR · Raising Series A
72
/ 100
Fundable — With Gaps
Acme meets 8 of 12 investor-grade thresholds. Fix 3 key metrics to move from "fundable" to "investor-ready."
INVESTOR-GRADE METRICS
Metric Yours Target Status
MRR Growth 12% MoM 10%+ ✓ Pass
Net Revenue Retention 108% 100%+ ✓ Pass
Gross Margin 72% 70%+ ✓ Pass
Burn Multiple 1.8× <1.5× ⚠ Gap
CAC Payback 22 mo <18 mo ✗ Fail
Runway Post-Raise 14 mo 18+ mo ✗ Fail
🎯 Top 3 Gaps to Fix Before Pitching
1. Cut CAC payback to <18 months — optimize paid channels, increase ACV
2. Reduce burn multiple to <1.5× — grow revenue 15% faster or cut $30K/mo
3. Extend runway to 18+ months — raise at higher valuation or bridge with revenue
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What Metrics Define a Fundable Startup?

Metric Seed Series A Series B
ARR $0–500K $1–3M $5–15M
MoM Growth 15–20% 10–15% 5–10%
Gross Margin (SaaS) 60%+ 70%+ 75%+
Cash Runway 12+ months 18+ months 18+ months
Net Revenue Retention 85%+ 100%+ 110%+

Frequently Asked Questions

What metrics do VCs look for in fundraise readiness?

VCs evaluate 12 core metrics including MRR growth (15–20% MoM for Seed), net revenue retention (100%+ for Series A), gross margin (70%+ for SaaS), cash runway (minimum 12 months), burn multiple (<1.5x), and CAC payback period (<18 months).

What score do I need to raise a Series A?

A readiness score above 75 indicates strong Series A eligibility. You typically need $1–3M ARR with 2–3x YoY growth, 70%+ gross margins, net retention above 100%, and 18+ months runway with a clean cap table.

How accurate is this assessment?

It uses 240+ benchmark data points from Carta, a16z, Bessemer Venture Partners, SaaStr, and CB Insights — reflecting the actual thresholds used by top-tier VCs at each funding stage from pre-seed through Series B.

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