Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If you put all your money in one or the other of these companies, you are exposed to all these risks, but if you spread your bets across a dozen or more companies, you will find that company-specific risk gets averaged out. US , Europe , Emerging Markets , Japan , Australia/NZ & Canada , Global ) 2.

Risk-free Rate 52

Risk-free Rate Risk Premium Start-ups Equity 52

Equidam

JUNE 30, 2025

Indeed, companies valued primarily on revenue multiples during 2020-2021 are now the most vulnerable to down rounds. Because revenue multiples are procyclical—they amplify market highs during bull markets and market lows during downturns, creating exactly the boom-bust cycles we’re seeing today.

Equity 59

Equity Marketability Risk-free Rate Start-ups 59

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

10] , [23] , [2] Discount Rate: The rate used to discount future cash flows is typically the cost of equity, calculated via the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate + Beta * Market Risk Premium. [23] 23] Risk-Free Rate: Tied to government bond yields (e.g.,

Discounted Cash Flow 64

Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Marketability EBITDA 64