Equidam

AUGUST 11, 2022

TLDR: For startups, 3 years is the most common. 5 years if you are in a later stage (Series B+) or if your business is more predictable, or if your startup potential can only be expressed in a longer time horizon. 10 years or more for edge cases like infrastructure plays, solar panels, pharma, and real estate.

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Startup Valuation Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Startup valuation is impacted not only by the company's development stage but also by several other factors. In this blog post, we will survey several factors that can determine the value of the startup. During the different stages of a startup, from seed to IPO, the ability to raise money is a question of survival.

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Equidam

MARCH 20, 2024

Against the backdrop of a frosty market for startup fundraising, AI companies are raising large rounds on fairly relaxed terms. So, as the founder of an AI startup, how should you think about your valuation as you approach your first funding round?

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Lighter Capital

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A startup founder begins the entrepreneurial journey owning 100% of the company, or a split of that if there are co-founders in the mix. To grow the business, founders and co-founders often sell an ownership stake in the company, or equity , to investors to raise capital; many will also issue equity to hire and compensate early team members.

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Lighter Capital

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you’re a founder at an early stage SaaS startup, you’re always looking for ways to drive higher and higher company valuations, especially as you move from one round of funding to the next. While there are many startup valuation methods , one of the most prominent methods used for SaaS startups is the multiples method.

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Equidam

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Startups are unconventional by nature, so what makes for a useful comparison? Previously, we’ve covered what average forecasted growth looks like for startups (also included in the charts below) so here we’ll be looking at historical data from real companies. Which metric should be your north star to see if you are on track?

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Lighter Capital

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Determining your startup’s valuation is one of the more difficult tasks you’ll face as a founder. Getting it right can set the stage for successful fundraising rounds and exits. Getting it wrong can cost you equity and diminish future capital investments — and in some cases it could lead your startup to fail.

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