Question
How much funding does the average startup need to launch?
Answer
The median cost to launch a business is around $30,000, according to SBA figures, but the real range is wide. What you need depends far more on your business model than on any single average.
| Business type | Typical launch cost |
|---|---|
| Service business (low overhead) | Under $5,000 |
| Median across all startups | ~$30,000 |
| Product company with inventory | Six figures |
- Venture capital is rare: fewer than 1% of startups raise VC.
- Most founders self-fund: personal savings, family loans, or full bootstrapping are the norm.
- Budget for visibility: even lean launches set aside money for basics like business cards and signage that make the business look established from day one.
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