Free Early-Stage Startup Financial Model Generator (Excel)

A startup financial model shows investors your revenue ramp, cost base, burn rate and runway in a linked three-statement format, with losses carried forward and equity funding on the balance sheet. Generate an investor-ready 15-sheet Excel model free for up to 5 years — no sign-up.

⚡ Generate my Early-Stage Startup model — free (requires JavaScript)

Key drivers pre-loaded in this template

Aggressive revenue ramp100% early growth defaults, tapering
Pre-profit losses & NOLTax-loss carryforward modelled automatically
Equity + convertible funding$1M equity default, editable rounds
WACC ~22%Venture-stage risk-adjusted discount rate

What you get

A 15-sheet, fully formula-linked Excel workbook: Assumptions, Revenue, OPEX, CAPEX & Depreciation, Debt, Tax (with loss carryforward), Income Statement, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, DCF Valuation, Sensitivity tables, a charted KPI Dashboard and an Integrity Check. Free 15-sheet linked Excel download for models up to 5 years (annual or quarterly, no sign-up). Models from 7 to 25 years are a one-time $29 premium download.

Frequently asked questions

What do investors want in startup projections?

A credible revenue ramp, transparent assumptions, burn and runway, and a balance sheet that balances — all produced automatically here in 15 linked sheets.

How many years should startup projections cover?

3–5 years is standard for seed to Series A — fully covered by the free tier.

Can it model pre-revenue losses?

Yes — early losses, NOL carryforward and equity injections are handled so pre-profit startups model correctly.

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