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a16z Startup Metrics Template (for updates and reporting)

Visible.vc (based on a16z metrics) · Visible.vc Free Intermediate

Turns the a16z metrics framework into a concrete, reportable template so your investor updates carry the numbers investors actually want. Great bridge between knowing metrics and reporting them consistently.

  • Standardizes the core metrics (revenue, growth, burn, runway, retention) for monthly reporting
  • Consistent definitions make your trends readable over time
  • Report the handful of numbers that tell the real story, not vanity metrics
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It answers 4 questions

  1. How do I write a great monthly investor update?
  2. What metrics should I actually report to investors?
  3. How do I actually get value out of my investors beyond the cheque?
  4. How often should I update investors, and does it help me raise the next round?

Read with it

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