Forecastr blog

11 min read

The golden rule of startup metrics: KYN (know your numbers)

Startup metrics should be every founder's true north. We call it KYN (know your numbers). Some founders do it, and some don't. As we've seen time and time again here at Forecastr - the founder who knows their numbers is the founder who succeeds.

13 min read

Smart tips on how to raise capital on a limited budget

Ever feel like you're trying to fill a swimming pool with a teaspoon? Is that how to raise capital on a limited budget? It seems impossible, right? Now imagine transforming that teaspoon into a high-powered hose — it’s all about knowing which tools...

7 min read

Startup valuation FAQ: Smart answers for tough questions

Understanding how to calculate startup valuation is not just about numbers and negotiations. It’s part of your startup’s story. While it’s probably not something you think about every day, it has wide-ranging implications - for everything from...

7 min read

Revenue forecasting best practices for small businesses and startups

Running a startup or a small business can feel like sailing through uncharted waters when you’re managing finances. As a founder, keeping your ship afloat is your top priority. But to do that, you need to understand the metrics and nuances that...

9 min read

The Hidden Costs of Fundraising: Navigating Capital Raising Fees

Fundraising can be an exhilarating adventure for any founder. But amidst the excitement of raising capital and scaling your startup, there’s a less glamorous side to consider: the fees.

7 min read

Mastering startup financial models: A quick cheat sheet for founders

Some founders don’t think about creating a startup financial model until it’s too late. It’s easy to do. You’ve got your nose to the grindstone, focused on building the next big thing. Your cash runway is the last thing on your mind… until your cash...

3 min read

Unlock your true finance potential with Forecastr and Intuit Quickbooks

After climbing our way up the ranks of financial modeling solutions, the team here at Forecastr is proud to say that we’ve established ourselves as a clear leader in our space. And we couldn’t be any more excited to tell you about our latest...

5 min read

How many revenue forecasts can you fit into one financial model?

In our experience helping founders build great financial models, we’ve worked with startups that focus on SaaS, ecommerce, import/export, fulfillment, and logistics. But we had never worked with one startup that does all of those things until we met...

5 min read

Raising capital in Europe? Insider tips to help you succeed

From locating potential investors to pitching your company and negotiating terms, there are a lot of things a founder needs to learn when they’re raising capital for the first time.