RNC

MAY 18, 2025

Sensitive to assumptions about growth and risk. Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) Evaluates the startup by analyzing comparable companies that have undergone recent valuation or acquisition. Best for startups with early but predictable revenue. Uses multiples like revenue, EBITDA, or users.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis Equity Intangible Assets 52

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Comparable Company Analysis (CCA): CCA involves comparing the target company to similar publicly traded companies. Risk Analysis: Evaluating the risks associated with the target company is essential for an accurate valuation.

EBITDA 59

EBITDA Discounted Cash Flow Intangible Assets Comparable Company Analysis 59

Equidam

JULY 4, 2025

How do you benchmark a company that charges per successful sales call against one that charges per user? The lack of standardized metrics makes comparable company analysis—already problematic for startups—nearly impossible. This shift from seat-based licensing to outcome-based pricing creates valuation complications.

Marketability 52

Marketability Comparable Company Analysis Specific Risk EBITDA 52

Equidam

MAY 2, 2025

This approach goes by several names, including Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), the Market Comparable Method, or the Multiples method. Reasons might include: Earlier Stage: Acknowledging that the startup is at an earlier point in its development lifecycle than the comps, implying higher inherent risk.

Comps 64

Comps Marketability Technology EBITDA 64