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Startup Survival Rates: The Risk Factor in Valuation You Should Think More About

Equidam

When Y Combinator’s demo day showcases 250 promising startups to a room of eager investors, there’s an uncomfortable truth lurking beneath the pitch decks and growth projections: half of these companies will fail , with 1 in 5 shutting down within the first 12 months. Outside of Y Combinator, the rate is higher.

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Beta Explained: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Valutico

It quantifies an asset’s risk relative to the market. Beta’s limitations include its reliance on historical data, potential inability to capture short-term fluctuations and company-specific risks, and sensitivity to benchmark choice. Book a demo here to see how Valutico can help you.

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