Overview:

Financial modeling and forecasting presents the business and opportunity in the form of cohesive, supportable financial data to investors, partners, and other stakeholders.

How we can help:
We are experts in building robust financial models and forecasts for early stage growth companies. We have built hundreds of bulletproof models for companies seeking angel or venture capital, engaging in corporate development deals and acquisitions, and even going public.

We have also built numerous models for startups who simply wish to have a better, deeper, and more insightful understanding of their business and of the key factors that drive revenue, costs, and margins.

Quality modeling rests heavily on forming accurate assumptions along the lines of pricing, growth rates, market penetration rates, fixed and variable costs, hiring, CapEx, and other factors that affect cash flow.

We take a four-step approach to the process:

First, we seek to understand your business. We engage in a series of Strategy Sessions and information-gathering so we have a clear picture of where the company is at today, and where you intend to take it over the next few years.

Second, we focus on building the right model architecture. This work centers on determining what the key levers and drivers of your business, and constructing the model appropriately.

Third, we focus on refining key assumptions and inputs that go into the model. For web-based businesses, this might include determining realistic ad CPMs and conversion rates. For product businesses, this may include digging into per-unit costs and sales prices, and how both change with volume.

Fourth, we take a step back and view the model with the "big picture" lens, and seek to identify (and remedy) any red flags, aberrations, or unrealistic margin and cash flow expecations.

All of our models use an intuitive "dashboard" layout designed to allow Company management to adjust assumptions, modify inputs, and run various scenarios (such as best case, worst case, baseline, slow growth, rapid growth, etc.).

In addition, we spend a significant amount of time on the presentation of the data, thus ensuring that you have a good understanding of the business. This encompasses the creation of charts for inclusion into the business plan and investor pitch showing revenue growth, profitability growth, revenue & costs by product line, and other key metrics as appropriate.

If you are pitching the model to investors, we can even craft a script or "cheat sheet" to help you present the model fluently. Optional model add-ons are customized around your needs, and may include valuation scenarios and cap table scenarios.

Who Needs It:
» Entrepreneurs preparing for launch and startups seeking seed, angel, and venture capital investment
» Established companies seeking follow-on rounds of financing or preparing for a significant transaction
» All companies looking for greater insight, visibility, and efficiency in their business

Benefits:
» Builds credibility and presents a solid foundation of financial information to investors
» Demonstrates the capital needs and return-on-investment of the business
» Provides rigorous analytical insight into the feasibility and profit potential of the opportunity.

Contact us today to learn how we can help. We look forward to working with you.