Capital raising tools
Free calculators, checklists and self-checks for working through a raise. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
Calculators
CalculatorHow much should I raise? calculatorEstimate a raise from your monthly costs, revenue, runway, one-time costs and buffer.CalculatorDilution calculatorSee what founders keep after three rounds, with an optional option pool.CalculatorInvestor returns waterfall calculatorWalk deal proceeds through return of capital, preferred return, catch-up and profit split.
Builders and self-checks
BuilderOne-liner builderTurn who you serve, what you do and how you do it into one clear sentence.Self-checkPitch deck graderAnswer 15 yes or no questions about your deck and get a fix for every gap.Self-checkFamily office fit checkTen questions to decide whether family offices belong on your first research list.
Printable checklists
ChecklistReady-to-raise checklistStory, track record, numbers, materials, investor list and legal basics.ChecklistInvestor meeting prep and follow-up checklistWhat to prepare before a meeting and a 30-day follow-up plan after it.ChecklistDue diligence data room checklistThe folders and documents a reviewer expects to find in a data room.
Reference
GlossaryCapital raising glossary149 terms, from accredited investor to yield, each with why it matters to a capital raiser.Video seriesThe $100M Rainmaker Series17 episodes with a checklist for each one.
General education only. Not legal, tax or investment advice. Numbers are estimates from what you enter. Talk to your own advisors before you raise or invest.