Fundraising & Equity
How Much Should I Raise?
Collated by Harry Prabandham
Curated by Rubric Financial
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The 18-24 Month Rule
- Raise enough to fund 18-24 months of operations — this gives you time to hit milestones and start your next raise from strength
- Less than 18 months means you'll be fundraising again almost immediately, which distracts from building the business
- More than 24 months is usually unnecessary dilution — capital sitting in the bank earning interest isn't why investors backed you
- Calculate: (monthly burn × 24 months) + buffer for unexpected costs + specific one-time investments (hiring, equipment)
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