Start-up Capitalization Planning and Forecasting is essential for any business start-up.
Every new business start-up has expenses it must pay to get the business up and
running. New businesses should research and plan for the viability of the business,
identify the necessary expenses, and identify the source of funding to pay for necessary
expenses. This template is ideal for small businesses or other entities that are recently
formed and want to plan and forecast capitalization efforts.
Start-up Capitalization Planning & Forecasting:
Use this template as a tool to assist you in evaluating:
1. Research and plan for the viability of the business;
2. Identify what the necessary start-up expenses are for a successful outcome;
3. Identify from where the funding to pay for the necessary expenses will be coming and for how
long the funding will be necessary.
Use this template as follows:
1. Date your template;
2. Mark each item with a “Yes” or “No” checkmark. If there is an item that is not applicable,
note “N/A” for the item. Identify from where the funding to pay for the necessary expenses
will be coming and for how long the funding will be necessary.
3. Go through the “No” checkmarks, and obtain the necessary information.
4. All items should be checked as “Yes” or “N/A” before proceeding with the start-up business.
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Start-up Capitalization - Planning Stage
Yes No
(In the planning stage, one needs to identify and address
key elements of the startup.)
1. Is there a time frame for the company and/or project start-up ______ ______
2. Is this a viable startup that will produce continued revenues ______ ______
3. Have the products been identified ______ ______
4. Have similar products and costs been identified ______ ______
5. Have competitor businesses in your market area been identified ______ ______
6. Has all pertinent research been conducted ______ ______
7. Is there a plan on how to acquire start-up funds ______ ______
8. Have funding sources been identified ______ ______
9. Has the product manufacturing process been identified ______ ______
10. Have the raw material suppliers been identified ______ ______
11. Has the product distribution process been identified ______ ______
12. Has the location of the production facility been identified ______ ______
13. Will there be space available for future expansion ______ ______
14. Start-up item, other ________________________ ______ ______
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Start-up Capitalization - Forecasting Stage
Yes No
(In the forecasting stage, one needs to identify and address
key start-up costs.)
1. Have start-up investors been contacted ______ ______
2. Has investor commitment been determined ______ ______
(Specify name and corresponding amount of investment under each type of investor.)
1. Seed fund investors: ________________________________ $ ________________
2. Personal loan investors: __________________________ $ ________________
3. Family-related investors: __________________________ $ ________________
4. Bank/Credit loans: ________________________________ $ ________________
5. Angel investors: ________________________________ $ ________________
6. Venture capital investors: __________________________ $ ________________
7. Other (specify): ________________________________ $ ________________
3. Have all start-up expenses been determined ______ ______
(Specify corresponding amount for each expense category. Add expense types, as needed. A
description of suppliers and/or unit costs may be added to each line item.)
1. Raw materials: ________________________________ $ ________________
2. Equipment: ________________________________ $ ________________