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9 Startup Valuation Methods: 5 to Use, 4 to Avoid

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Furthermore, any quantitative valuation method, particularly the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach, is highly sensitive to the underlying assumptions about growth rates, discount rates, and terminal values. The terminal value is estimated by applying a market-based multiple to a financial metric of the final projected year.

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Mercer’s Musings #4: Factors to Consider in Valuing Partial Ownership Interests

Chris Mercer

The determination of the present value of expected future cash flows is inherently a quantitative exercise. The final cash flow for minority interests is the expectation of a terminal value at the end of the expected holding period. However, the same appraisers estimate company-specific risk premiums on a regular basis.

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Startup Valuation: The Ultimate Guide

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10] , [23] , [2] Discount Rate: The rate used to discount future cash flows is typically the cost of equity, calculated via the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate + Beta * Market Risk Premium. [23] 1] , [21] , [23] , [29] The terminal value is estimated by applying a relevant market multiple (e.g.,