Equidam

APRIL 26, 2025

Comparable Transactions (as a Primary Method): This method, often referred to as “comps,” involves applying valuation multiples (e.g., revenue multiple, ARR multiple, EBITDA multiple) derived from recent acquisitions or funding rounds of supposedly similar companies.

Discounted Cash Flow 59

Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Book Value Beta 59

Equilest

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Different industries have unique risk profiles, growth trajectories, and financial benchmarks that directly affect the business’s worth. Industry-Specific Risks and Opportunities Every industry comes with specific risks and opportunities.

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Specific Risk Technology Comps 40

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

4] , [3] , [5] Unlike mature, publicly listed companies which are easier to compare using multiples of current earnings (like EBITDA) [3] , startups must be valued based on their projected future; moats, margins and the perceived strength of their future growth trajectory. [3] in 3-7 years).

Discounted Cash Flow 64

Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Marketability EBITDA 64

Equidam

MAY 2, 2025

In the context of startup valuation, “comparables” (often shortened to “comps”) refer to companies that are used as benchmarks to help estimate the value of the startup in question. Early-stage comps focus on potential, while later-stage comps incorporate more financial performance data.

Comps 64

Comps Marketability Technology EBITDA 64