Valuation
Our $3.7M pre-money SAFE valuation is grounded in conservative financial modeling, product maturity, and founder execution capacity. This figure aligns with standard early-stage valuation methodologies such as the Berkus Method, Scorecard Valuation, and Market Comparables, and reflects both our revenue potential and infrastructure readiness.
π Step 1: Valuation Factors
- β Product Readiness: MinisterSpeaks MVP is live; 4 total SaaS products fully specβd.
- β Validated Market Need: Faith-tech demand is growing and underserved.
- β Technology Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade backend (Alexiom Core) is built and deployed.
- β Revenue Trajectory: $620K ARR in Year 1, scaling to $4.25M by Year 3.
- β Founder Strength: Proven SaaS builder with AI, infra, and domain leadership.
- β οΈ IP: Internally developed, not yet patented.
π Step 2: Valuation Methods Used
- Berkus Method: Conservative founder-led baseline: $2.0Mβ$2.5M
- Scorecard Method: Market-adjusted: ~$3.9M based on strength vs peers
- SaaS Revenue Multiple: $620K projected ARR Γ 6x = $3.72M
β Final Valuation Summary
- Berkus Method: $2.0Mβ$2.5M
- Scorecard Method: ~$3.9M
- Revenue-Based (SaaS Multiple): $3.7M @ 6x Year 1 ARR
π― Recommended: $3.7M pre-money SAFE β conservative, clean, and investor-aligned
π¬ Investor Takeaway
- β Built infrastructure (Alexiom Core) already supports 4 monetizable products
- β Founder is full-time and handling all development β saving $200Kβ$300K in costs
- β Clear path to $4.25M ARR by Year 3
- β Raising a lean $312K at a defensible $3.7M cap
- β Capital-efficient SaaS business with strong margins and zero dev payroll
βProposed Valuation: $3.7M Pre-Moneyβ β Revenue-ready, execution-proven, and grounded in margin-first fundamentals. This cap is intentionally conservative and growth-aligned to de-risk early investment.