# Startup Valuation Engine MCP for AI Agents MCP

> Startup Valuation Engine MCP. It calculates pre-money startup valuations using industry-standard methods like Berkus, Scorecard, Risk Factor Sum, and DCF. It handles everything from milestone de-risking to future cash flow projections for early-stage companies.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bqLBbEMRrA3x0nddb3gzCLxGf3to1EOdAp62tQ8z/mcp
- **Tags:** valuation, startup, finance, investment, dcf, berkus, scorecard

## Description

The Startup Valuation Engine MCP provides a specialized engine for determining early-stage startup valuations. When you're looking at a new pitch deck, you can just ask your agent to run the numbers based on specific frameworks like the Berkus method or a Scorecard analysis. It's a huge time saver for anyone who needs to turn qualitative data into a concrete dollar amount quickly. By adding this to your setup via the Vinkius catalog, you give your AI the specific financial logic it needs to act like a seasoned analyst. It takes the guesswork out of the initial conversation about what a company is worth. Instead of spending twenty minutes trying to remember the correct weights for a regional comparison or figuring out how to discount future cash flows, you just provide the raw data points. This Connector handles the heavy lifting of the math, ensuring that your valuation is grounded in established methodologies rather than just a gut feeling. You can vet a dozen companies in a single afternoon or prepare a pitch for a new funding round with reliable results. It turns your AI client into a functional financial tool that understands the nuances of early-stage investing. You can move from a rough idea to a structured valuation in a single prompt, allowing you to spend more time on the actual strategy and less on the arithmetic of the deal.

## Tools

### scorecard_valuation
Calculates a valuation by comparing a startup against regional medians and specific factor weights. It helps ground your numbers in market reality.

### berkus_valuation
Values a company based on specific milestones like a working prototype or a strong management team. It's ideal for very early-stage de-risking.

### dcf_valuation
Estimates the present value of a business based on projected future cash flows and a discount rate. It handles the complex discounting math for you.

### risk_summation_valuation
Adjusts valuation based on twelve distinct risk categories like management experience or market size. It provides a systematic way to quantify risk.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the Berkus valuation for a startup with a prototype and a management team if each milestone is worth $500k?
```

**Response:** 
```
Based on the Berkus method, the valuation is **$1,000,000**.

Here is the breakdown:
* **Prototype Milestone:** $500,000
* **Management Team Milestone:** $500,000
* **Total Valuation:** $1,000,000
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate a Scorecard valuation. Median is $2M. Weight Management at 1.2 and Market at 0.8.
```

**Response:** 
```
The Scorecard valuation is **$2,000,000**.

This calculation takes the regional median of $2,000,000 and applies your specific factor weights for Management and Market.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the present value of $100k, $200k, and $300k over 3 years at 15%?
```

**Response:** 
```
The present value of those cash flows is **$438,627.19**.

| Year | Cash Flow | Present Value (15%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 | $86,956.52 |
| 2 | $200,000 | $151,228.92 |
| 3 | $300,000 | $200,441.75 |
```

## Capabilities

### Run Berkus valuations
Use the Berkus method to value a startup based on specific milestones like a prototype or a management team.

### Execute Scorecard analyses
Adjust a valuation based on regional market factors and specific factor weights.

### Calculate Risk Summation totals
Account for twelve specific risk categories to adjust a startup's valuation.

### Perform DCF projections
Estimate the present value of a business based on projected future cash flows and a discount rate.

### Value milestones
Convert specific startup achievements into dollar values automatically.

### Estimate present value
Calculate the current worth of future revenue streams using a discount rate.

## Use Cases

### Pitch Deck Review
A VC asks the agent to run a Scorecard valuation on a deck using a $2M regional median. The agent pulls the data and gives a number.

### Founder Prep
A founder wants to know their Berkus valuation based on having a prototype and a team. The agent calculates the $1M value.

### Risk Assessment
An analyst wants to see how market size and litigation risk affect a valuation. The agent runs `risk_summation_valuation`.

### Revenue Forecasting
An investor asks for the present value of $200k annual growth over 5 years at 10%. The agent runs `dcf_valuation`.

## Benefits

- Stop manual spreadsheet entry. Use `berkus_valuation` to instantly turn milestones into a dollar value without opening Excel.
- Get consistent results. Every `scorecard_valuation` follows the same regional weighting logic, removing human bias from your analysis.
- Handle complex risks. Use `risk_summation_valuation` to systematically account for twelve different risk factors in one go.
- Project future value. Use `dcf_valuation` to see the present value of future revenue without doing the manual discounting math.
- Speed up due diligence. You can run multiple valuation methods on a single pitch deck in seconds to see which one feels most accurate.
- Standardize your process. Your AI agent will always use the same formulas, making it easier to compare different startups over time.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you turn qualitative startup data into standardized valuation figures in seconds.

1. Provide your agent with the startup's specific data points like milestones, risk factors, or projected revenue.
2. Tell your agent which valuation methodology to apply.
3. Get a calculated pre-money valuation based on the specific financial model.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the Startup Valuation Engine help with VC deal flow?**
It allows you to quickly turn pitch deck data into standardized valuation figures. You can run different models on dozens of companies in minutes to rank your deal flow.

**Can I use the Startup Valuation Engine for my own startup?**
Yes. Founders can use it to justify their asking price to investors by showing they've used industry-standard methods like Berkus or Scorecard.

**What is a Berkus valuation?**
It's a method for valuing early-stage startups based on milestones like building a prototype, management team, and product launch rather than just revenue.

**How does the Scorecard method work?**
It compares a startup to other similar companies in the same region. It weights factors like management, market size, and product to find a fair price.

**Does the Startup Valuation Engine handle risk factors?**
Yes, the Risk Summation tool specifically accounts for twelve different risk categories, including things like litigation risk and management experience.

**Can I run multiple valuation types at once?**
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to run a Berkus, Scorecard, and DCF valuation on the same set of data to see which model feels most accurate.

**What is the Berkus method?**
The Berkus method assigns a specific dollar value to key milestones achieved, such as a prototype or a strong management team, up to a maximum cap per milestone.

**How does the Risk Factor Summation tool work?**
It starts with a `baseValuation` and adjusts it by summing positive or negative amounts across twelve standard risk categories like Management Risk and Technology Risk.

**Can I use this for DCF analysis?**
Yes, the `dcf_valuation` tool allows you to input projected cash flows and a discount rate to estimate the present value of your startup's future earnings.