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So What is The Right Level of Burn Rate for a Startup These Days?

Both Sides of the Table

There is much talk these days that startup valuations have decreased and may continue to do so and that the amount of time it takes to fund raise may take longer. The earlier the round, the less capital you need and the more reasonable your valuation the less time that is needed generally to raise capital.

Burn Rate 150
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Shark Tank Season 4 week 10 breakdown

Lightspeed Venture Partners

With a 15% churn rate, that suggests about $7 in lifetime value. Interestingly, this new deal actually lowered the pre money valuation for the company. 75,000 for 10% implies a $675,000 pre money valuation. 150,00 for 20% implies a $600,000 pre money valuation.