# Startup Magic Number AI Agent Connect

> Calculate SaaS sales efficiency, magic number, and payback period.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QVELbOCqZ51mv1fHyUvQTear3mBwbkBzrmUwNYEd/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** saas, metrics, finance, growth, efficiency

## Description

This MCP server provides essential SaaS metrics to evaluate sales and marketing efficiency. It allows AI agents to calculate the Magic Number, determine the equivalent payback period, and assess overall sales efficiency. By accounting for revenue lag and seasonality, it provides a realistic view of growth velocity. Use `get_magic_number` to find sales velocity, `get_payback_period` to estimate investment recovery, and `compare_efficiency_tiers` to categorize performance.

## Tools

### compare_efficiency_tiers
Categorizes the calculated magic number into standard industry efficiency tiers

### get_magic_number
Calculates the core Magic Number to determine sales velocity

### get_payback_period
Calculates the equivalent time needed to recover sales investment

### get_sales_efficiency
Provides a holistic view of sales effectiveness

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is our magic number if current revenue is $120,000, previous was $100,000, and prior sales spend was $10,000?
```

**Response:** 
```
Your magic number is 2.0.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How many months will it take to recover our sales investment for this quarter?
```

**Response:** 
```
The equivalent payback period is 6 months.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is a magic number of 1.5 considered efficient?
```

**Response:** 
```
A magic number of 1.5 is categorized as Healthy.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the Magic Number?**
The Magic Number is a ratio that measures how much new recurring revenue is generated for every dollar spent on sales and marketing, accounting for revenue lag.

**How does this tool handle revenue lag?**
The `get_magic_number` tool uses the sales spend from the prior period to account for the time it takes for sales efforts to yield actual revenue.

**Can I adjust for seasonal trends?**
Yes, the `get_sales_efficiency` tool includes an optional seasonality adjustment coefficient to normalize scores against historical seasonal patterns.