Financial Modelling and Forecasting for Startups Business

Introduction to Financial Modelling for Startups

• Overview of Financial Modelling: Purpose, structure, and importance for startups.
• Key Financial Statements: Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Startup Financial Challenges: Limited data, uncertainty, and rapid growth assumptions.

Building a Startup Financial Model

• Model Structure: Assumptions, inputs, calculations, and outputs.
• Revenue Modelling: Pricing strategies, sales projections, and growth assumptions.
• Cost Structure: Fixed and variable costs, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.

Financial Forecasting Techniques

• Revenue Forecasting Methods: Bottom-up and top-down approaches.
• Expense Forecasting: Cost drivers and scaling assumptions.
• Scenario Analysis: Best-case, worst-case, and realistic projections.

Cash Flow Management and Burn Rate Analysis

• Cash Flow Planning: Managing inflows and outflows effectively.
• Burn Rate Calculation: Understanding cash runway and sustainability.
• Working Capital Management: Managing receivables, payables, and inventory.

Valuation and Investment Analysis

• Startup Valuation Methods: Discounted cash flow (DCF), venture capital method, and comparables.
• Investor Metrics: IRR, ROI, and payback period.
• Funding Strategies: Preparing financials for investors and fundraising rounds.

Model Testing and Sensitivity Analysis

• Sensitivity Analysis: Assessing impact of key variables on outcomes.
• Risk Analysis: Identifying financial risks and uncertainties.
• Model Validation: Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — Friday, April 10, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Friday, August 7, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 — Friday, December 4, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.