A complete Series B financial model for Deep Tech startups. Revenue model, unit economics, hiring plan, cash flow projections, and funding scenarios — structured for investor review.
Projection Horizon
5 years with AOP detail for current year (monthly)
Model Tabs
8 core tabs
Format
Excel + Google Sheets
Path to profitability, market leadership, and capital efficiency. Series B investors are modeling the exit multiple — they want to see EBITDA timing and revenue quality.
Deep tech models need a TRL-gated financial model. Revenue assumptions should only start after TRL 6 (system demonstrated in relevant environment). Investors are experienced at seeing commercial revenue modeled too early in the TRL progression.
Government grant and milestone funding model in early stages, transitioning to commercial revenue post-TRL 6. Include a funding bridge showing how grants cover capital expenses before commercial revenue.
Series B models require a formal AOP (Annual Operating Plan) for the current year with monthly actuals-vs-plan tracking. Investors will ask for monthly actuals in the data room and will model variance trends.
Include a capital allocation memo that justifies the Series B use of proceeds. Show how each dollar maps to specific growth levers and the expected return on that investment.
A Series B Deep Tech financial model should cover 5 years with AOP detail for current year (monthly) of projections with these tabs: Board-Level P&L Summary, Revenue Model by Segment, Sales Capacity Model, Headcount by Function, Departmental Budget vs. Actual, Balance Sheet Forecast, Cash Flow Statement, Capital Allocation Plan. Path to profitability, market leadership, and capital efficiency. Series B investors are modeling the exit multiple — they want to see EBITDA timing and revenue quality.
Government grant and milestone funding model in early stages, transitioning to commercial revenue post-TRL 6. Include a funding bridge showing how grants cover capital expenses before commercial revenue. The key revenue drivers are: SBIR Phase I, II, III grant awards; DoD or government contract revenue; Strategic partner development contracts; Early commercial customer revenue (post-TRL 6).
Deep Tech unit economics at the Series B stage should include: Cost per prototype unit vs. target production unit cost; COGS reduction curve from R&D to manufacturing scale; Gross margin at 1,000 unit scale vs. 100,000 unit scale; Break-even volume at target production cost. Deep tech models need a TRL-gated financial model. Revenue assumptions should only start after TRL 6 (system demonstrated in relevant environment). Investors are experienced at seeing commercial revenue modeled too early in the TRL progression.
Series B models require a formal AOP (Annual Operating Plan) for the current year with monthly actuals-vs-plan tracking. Investors will ask for monthly actuals in the data room and will model variance trends. Start with the smallest unit of your business (one customer, one transaction, one seat) and build up from there. Every assumption should have a source or benchmark you can defend in an investor meeting.
Include a capital allocation memo that justifies the Series B use of proceeds. Show how each dollar maps to specific growth levers and the expected return on that investment.
Get the Deep Tech Series B financial model as a pre-built Excel and Google Sheets template. Assumptions dashboard, revenue model, unit economics, and cash flow — ready to customize.
Includes Excel file, Google Sheets version, and model documentation guide