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The Logic of the VC Method for Startup Valuation

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The basic formula for the VC Method is elegant: Present Value (Post‑Money) = Terminal Value / (1 + Required ROI) n Where n is the number of projected years used to find the terminal value. 3-5x the total capital invested). The higher the ROI, the lower the present value.

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Demystifying Valuation Clauses in LPAs for Emerging Managers

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Launching a venture capital fund involves navigating complex legal documents, chief among them the Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA). For first-time fund managers, one often-overlooked section of the LPA is the valuation clause – the provisions that dictate how the fund’s investments are valued over time.

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Startup Valuation: The Ultimate Guide for Founders

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Communicating Future Potential Section 3: Riding the Waves: The Influence of Markets Section 4: The Goal of Valuation: Building Investor Confidence Section 5: The Founder’s Valuation Playbook Section 6: Bridging the Gap: Founder, Investor, and Advisor Perspectives Section 1: What is Startup Valuation? 11] [13] Internal/Compliance (e.g.,