{"slug":"market-sizing-analysis","title":"market-sizing-analysis","summary":"Calculate TAM/SAM/SOM for market opportunities using top-down, bottom-up, and value theory methodologies. Use this skill when sizing markets, estimating addressable revenue, validating market opportunity for a new venture, or building investor-ready market analysis for a startup ","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-01T18:59:40.139449Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/wshobson/agents","stars":39771,"forks":4241,"license":"MIT","updatedAt":"2026-09-14T01:07:51Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: market-sizing-analysis\ndescription: Calculate TAM/SAM/SOM for market opportunities using top-down, bottom-up, and value theory methodologies. Use this skill when sizing markets, estimating addressable revenue, validating market opportunity for a new venture, or building investor-ready market analysis for a startup pitch or business plan.\nversion: 1.0.0</h2>\n<h1>Market Sizing Analysis</h1>\n<p>Comprehensive market sizing methodologies for calculating Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) for startup opportunities.</p>\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Market sizing provides the foundation for startup strategy, fundraising, and business planning. Calculate market opportunity using three complementary methodologies: top-down (industry reports), bottom-up (customer segment calculations), and value theory (willingness to pay).</p>\n<h2>Core Concepts</h2>\n<h3>The Three-Tier Market Framework</h3>\n<p><strong>TAM (Total Addressable Market)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total revenue opportunity if achieving 100% market share</li>\n<li>Defines the universe of potential customers</li>\n<li>Used for long-term vision and market validation</li>\n<li>Example: All email marketing software revenue globally</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>SAM (Serviceable Available Market)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portion of TAM targetable with current product/service</li>\n<li>Accounts for geographic, segment, or capability constraints</li>\n<li>Represents realistic addressable opportunity</li>\n<li>Example: AI-powered email marketing for e-commerce in North America</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>SOM (Serviceable Obtainable Market)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Realistic market share achievable in 3-5 years</li>\n<li>Accounts for competition, resources, and market dynamics</li>\n<li>Used for financial projections and fundraising</li>\n<li>Example: 2-5% of SAM based on competitive landscape</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>When to Use Each Methodology</h3>\n<p><strong>Top-Down Analysis</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use when established market research exists</li>\n<li>Best for mature, well-defined markets</li>\n<li>Validates market existence and growth</li>\n<li>Starts with industry reports and narrows down</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Bottom-Up Analysis</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use when targeting specific customer segments</li>\n<li>Best for new or niche markets</li>\n<li>Most credible for investors</li>\n<li>Builds from customer data and pricing</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Value Theory</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use when creating new market categories</li>\n<li>Best for disruptive innovations</li>\n<li>Estimates based on value creation</li>\n<li>Calculates willingness to pay for problem solution</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Detailed patterns and worked examples</h2>\n<p>Detailed pattern documentation lives in <code>references/details.md</code>. 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