Startup valuations in 2026 vary dramatically by sector, stage, and growth rate. AI/ML companies command 3-5x higher multiples than traditional SaaS — a seed-stage AI startup with $500K ARR growing 200% might raise at $30-50M, while a comparable SaaS company raises at $10-15M. The correction from 2021 peaks has partially reversed: median Series A pre-money valuations recovered from $30M (2023 trough) to $40-80M in 2026, though still below the $80-100M peaks of late 2021. This calculator lets you input your stage, ARR, growth rate, sector, and geography to get a valuation range based on current market multiples. It shows comparable recent deals, the revenue multiple being applied, your percentile rank vs peers, and a dilution model showing founder ownership through Series B.
$40-80M pre-money in 2026. AI startups sit at the higher end ($60-100M), SaaS at $30-60M. Typical metrics: $1-3M ARR, 100%+ growth, 15-25% dilution.
30-80x at seed, 20-50x at Series A, 15-30x at Series B. This is 3-5x higher than SaaS. The premium reflects higher growth rates and perceived data moats.
10-15% pre-seed, 15-20% seed, 15-25% Series A, 10-20% Series B. After a Series B, founders typically retain 35-50% ownership.