Equidam

JULY 23, 2025

Lack of Methodology or Standard: A vague clause (“valuations as determined by GP”) doesn’t specify how to determine value. Especially for early-stage startups, there are multiple methods one could use – cost basis, last round price, discounted cash flow, comparables, you name it.

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Equilest

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

These interviews are not just a mere formality but a critical component of the hiring process in finance, investment banking, and consulting. These examples cover a range of topics, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis (CCA), and market multiples. How to Value a Bank?

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Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Market-based methods like Comparable Companies Analysis and Precedent Transactions Analysis offer relative measures of value based on market data. Income-based methods such as Discounted Cash Flow analysis focus on future cash flows to determine value.

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Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

1] Unlike valuing established public companies with long track records and stable earnings, startup valuation operates in a realm of high uncertainty. [2] 8] [10] This process involves intense scrutiny from investment banks and public market investors. Introduction to Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation.

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Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

The formula is Present Value (Post-Money Valuation) = Potential Exit Value / (1 + Required ROI)^n , where ‘n’ is the number of years to exit. [8] 8] , [2] Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Methods: Concept: DCF is a cornerstone of traditional financial valuation. [11]

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