it's a solid idea, but the implementation isn't as I was hoping for. The model is all based on multiples of revenues, so doesn't work in scenarios like Cruise, where the company got bought for $1bn, but had like zero revenues.

I don't like filling in a bunch of blind forms without knowing that you'll be asking for my email at the end. Does a real calculator ask for your email before the result? Not cool.

Hello hunters! Such an honor to be with you all. We are very excited to launch today on 1000 Angels, a private venture investing community that provides access to highly curated early-stage investment opportunities, the Startup Return Calculator. Here is how it works: 1) For investors- all they need to do is answer a few simple questions, and in seconds you will know if that investment opportunity that you are looking at is a winner or just totally over-priced. 2) For entrepreneurs- you can leverage the calculator in your fundraising conversations to help investors understand what potential IRR (internal rate of return) and Cash on Cash return they could make by investing in your startup. In essence, this is a tool we use to analyze potential returns for investment opportunities we evaluate for 1000 Angels members. It helps us compare different startup investment opportunities by both calculating potential IRR and cash on cash return. We have found it very useful and thought other investors and startups might find it useful as well in analyzing the risk and return potential of prospective investments. Feel free to ask me anything!

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Oh, you totally need my e-mail and full name to calculate returns. 😒 The concept is kinda good, though.

How did you put together this calculator? How accurate is the formula?

Really hated the email form at the end. It was sneaky

This is excellent for entrepreneurs who want to show investors what their potential returns could be. I really like this.