Equidam

JULY 23, 2025

Especially for early-stage startups, there are multiple methods one could use – cost basis, last round price, discounted cash flow, comparables, you name it. So, having it codified that you follow IPEV or have an independent valuation step isn’t just appeasing LPs, it’s preparing you for audit compliance.

Discounted Cash Flow 64

Discounted Cash Flow Start-ups Marketability Comps 64

Value Scope

JULY 21, 2020

There are also methods to use Beta to assess a private company, if the Guideline Public Companies selected for the analysis, the “comps,” are chose properly. For example, in a recent valuation we completed, the mean unlevered Beta of a group of 10 comps was 0.58. It is an income approach, using discounted cash-flow analysis.

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Value Scope

JANUARY 13, 2021

The market approach uses comps, both trading and transaction. ValueScope generally uses this method, by building a discounted cash flow analysis. ValueScope uses direct comparable transactions of royalty interests if they are available. The Income Approach. We look forward to speaking with you. [1] 1] [link]. [2]

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Fair Market Value Discounted Cash Flow Marketability Treasury 130

Value Scope

JANUARY 13, 2021

The Market Approach The market approach uses comps, both trading and transaction. The Income Approach ValueScope generally uses this method, by building a discounted cash flow analysis. ValueScope uses direct comparable transactions of royalty interests if they are available. We look forward to speaking with you. [1]

Fair Market Value 100

Fair Market Value Discounted Cash Flow Marketability Treasury 100

Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Key takeaways: Valuation is critical in M&A for determining fair prices, negotiation, securing financing, and regulatory compliance. Income-based methods such as Discounted Cash Flow analysis focus on future cash flows to determine value.

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Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Weighted Average Cost of Capital Comparable Company Analysis 52

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

11] [13] Internal/Compliance (e.g., 409A, ESOP): Startups also encounter valuations for compliance purposes, most notably the 409A valuation in the US or similar valuations for Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) elsewhere. [10] 11] [13] Internal/Compliance (e.g., 2] [15] [17].

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Marketability Risk Premium Start-ups 52

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

It’s crucial for tax compliance and ensuring options have real economic value. a 409A valuation for tax compliance [14] ) cannot be directly substituted for another (e.g., 8] , [2] Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Methods: Concept: DCF is a cornerstone of traditional financial valuation. [11]

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Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Marketability EBITDA 64