Equidam

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

An era of excessively high startup valuations cannot last, and at some point the early stage fundraising market collapses under its own weight. Never has that been so clear as we spin out of 2022 into strong headwinds for venture capital and startup fundraising.

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Equidam

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Note: We update our startup valuation parameters on a regular basis, in order to stay current with market data and ensure our platform is consistent with the fundraising environment and broad economic trends. This fits with the general narrative about a reset of startup valuations.

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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

APRIL 11, 2023

In a previous article, we looked at the role that financial projections (and the associated DCF methods) play in startup valuation, which you can read here. In fact, simply going through the steps involved in these calculations provides a useful lesson on the drivers of valuation.

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RNC

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Introduction A technology startup that specializes in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The company is seeking external funding to support its expansion plans and needs an accurate valuation to attract investors. Examine publicly traded tech companies in the AI sector to determine valuation multiples.

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Equidam

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A question that comes up fairly often in our workshops: “What is a good valuation for my startup?”. It may seem simplistic, but the question recognises that the process of valuation has some inherent flexibility. On the other hand, the valuation is ultimately a subjective reflection of your own ambition for the company.

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Equidam

JULY 6, 2023

After a decade of helping founders, investors and advisors to close fairer fundraising deals, Equidam has released a new suite of valuation benchmarking tools called Valuation Delta. The last 18 months has been a rollercoaster for the startup equity market. What do valuations look like in the hospitality sector in the US?

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Equidam

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The valuation of early stage companies is a one of the more complex and contentious topic in the startup world. One topic which allows us to peer deeper into the logic behind early stage valuation is the role of financial projections. And yet… the whole pitch from a startup at this stage is optimistic guesswork.

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Equidam

JULY 27, 2023

If hype spreads like fire, then 2023 is a relatively low-oxygen environment for startups and a certain amount of pragmatism is required. The wrench in the machine for valuation An AI model could, in theory, look at the past performance of a pool of startups, and derive a set of trends which should be positive signals for the future.

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Vested

JULY 27, 2023

The TV show Dragon’s Den provides an irresistible example of what happens when optimistic founders present what they believe to be a well-worked valuation that simply isn’t realistic. For founders seeking funding, taking a robust approach to valuations is sensible. We all know how that tends to work out.

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Equidam

JULY 14, 2022

They use this central data point to suggest how startups should navigate the downturn, with the primary objective of climbing back to their previous valuation. But are valuations really down? For all startups? What connects stock market contraction to startup valuations? So how are they doing now?

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Equidam

JANUARY 26, 2023

For a long time, the standard has been for founders to let their lead investor worry about deal terms like valuation. We accepted that valuation largely relies on comparables and market conditions, where investors have a more valuable perspective. Perhaps what we’re really talking about here is pricing, not valuation.

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RNC

AUGUST 22, 2023

Equity valuation holds significance. However, like any tool, equity valuation models present their fair share of challenges and limitations. In this blog post, we will delve into the balance, between precision and practicality, in equity valuation. Limitations of Valuation Models Valuation models can be quite useful.

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Equidam

JUNE 21, 2023

Use Equidam to calculate a fair valuation for your company at any stage of development, with the expansion of our industry leading methodology to account for risk and growth potential at later stages. Evolution and collaboration The venture landscape is constantly evolving, and so is our platform and our approach to valuation.

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Equidam

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss everything that we have learned in the last 10 years performing startup valuation. Over the past 10 years, we’ve helped north of 140,000 startups to make sure valuation was not a dealbreaker when raising capital. solidifying your valuation. negotiating with investors.

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RNC

JANUARY 12, 2023

ESOPs are often a valuable tool for startup businesses, as they can help to attract and retain talented employees and align the interests of employees with those of the company. Read on if you’re interested in learning why and how ESOP valuation works so well for startups. What is ESOP valuation?

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Equidam

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Wall Street invariably responds in the red, and startup outlets proclaim the tighter availability of capital and the lower valuations. But what is the actual connection between interest rates, startup capital, and valuations? For many startups, the main cost is their team. But, again, the specifics are important.

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Sharp Sheets

APRIL 6, 2022

Due to strong underlying market trends, the Adtech industry has some of highest tech valuation, looking at the publicly-listed comparables (more on that below). In this article we’ll go through a step-by-step valuation guide that works for any Adtech startup.

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Marketability 52

Sharp Sheets

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Have you ever wondered why startups sometimes raise VC money for 10x their revenues, whilst a similar business is only valued at 4x revenues? To increase your startup’s valuation, revenues is only part of the answer.

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Equidam

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A startup is overvalued when its price is not rational. Through Equidam’s data, we see that a recognition of increased potential is driving valuations higher. If digital will turn out to be what everybody expects it to be, and delivers on this potential, there is no reason to fear the ‘startup bubble’ .

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Sharp Sheets

APRIL 7, 2022

Due to strong underlying market trends, the Edtech industry has some of highest tech valuations out there: whilst we found a 5.0x Whether you’re looking for a valuation, as a founder or an investor, you’re at the right place. The post Edtech Startup Valuation: 2022 Multiples + Example appeared first on SharpSheets.

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Marketability 52

Sharp Sheets

JULY 9, 2021

A lot has been written online around tech startups valuation: the different methodologies, their pros and cons and limitations. Everyone agrees on one thing though: one must be very careful when calculating a valuation for high-growth businesses such as tech startups. When used correctly, this valuation methodology can….

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Sharp Sheets

JULY 6, 2021

Indeed, DCF gives an intrinsic valuation by using a business’ expected cash flows. Yet, venture capital investors very rarely use DCF to value startup. In this article we explain everything you should know about the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and whether you should use it for your startup valuation. Why is that?

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Sharp Sheets

APRIL 7, 2022

Due to strong underlying market trends, the Cybersecurity industry has some of highest tech valuations out there, indeed we get a median EV/Revenue multiple of 10.5x Whether you’re looking for a valuation, as a founder or an investor, you’re at the right place. even for publicly-listed companies.! Also, we’re….

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Marketability 40

Sharp Sheets

APRIL 7, 2022

Due to strong underlying market trends, the HR tech industry has some of highest tech valuations out there: we found a 13x median 2022 EV/Revenue multiple.! Whether you’re looking for a valuation, as a founder or an investor, you’re at the right place. Also, we’re using….

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Technology Marketability 40

Startup Valuation Blog

JUNE 3, 2023

let's dive into the article to explore the fascinating world of venture capitalists and angel investors and their approaches to the valuation puzzle in startup funding. Introduction When it comes to funding startups and entrepreneurial ventures, venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors play vital roles.

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Sharp Sheets

APRIL 14, 2022

Due to strong underlying market trends, the Fintech industry has some of highest tech valuations out there: whilst we found a 7.5x Whether you’re looking for a valuation, as a founder or an investor, you’re at the right place. The post Fintech Startup Valuation: 2022 Multiples + Example appeared first on SharpSheets.

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Startup Valuation Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

To delve deeper into the world of equity incentives and discover how they can revolutionize your startup's growth strategy, keep reading below As the founder of a startup, one of your key responsibilities is to attract and retain top talent that can drive your company's growth and success. Why Are They Important for Startups?

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Startup Valuation Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

To delve deeper into the world of equity incentives and discover how they can revolutionize your startup's growth strategy, keep reading below As the founder of a startup, one of your key responsibilities is to attract and retain top talent that can drive your company's growth and success. Why Are They Important for Startups?

Equity 100

Equity Business Valuation Compliance Start-ups 100

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In 2003, a group of approximately two dozen lawyers specializing in venture capital (VC) finance embarked on a mission to standardize the financing documents utilized by VC firms for investments in US-based startups. While a term sheet typically outlines the standard economic and governance terms (e.g.,

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Venture-backed startups famously aim for “exit.” Success for startups is often framed as reaching a liquidity event, or exit, that provides financial returns and rewards to the investors, founders, and employees. Most venture-backed startups, however, never reach either of these paths, or if they do it is in a state of distress.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Unicorns are private companies with pro forma valuations of at least $1 billion. Unicorn status enables startups to access new sources of capital. Funding has become increasingly available for firms with a valuation of at least $1 billion, which has decreased the funding and liquidity benefits of being public for these firms.

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Startup Valuation Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Fundraising is one of the most critical and impactful parts of running a startup. The most important tip we can give you is to know your startup's Value. . . Tip Number 2: Know Your startup's Value. The most important tip we can give you is to know your startup's Value. To start with valuation - click here. .

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Startup Valuation Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you consider exchanging startup equity for services - you should follow three basic steps. . At the beginning of their life, startups often lack substantial financial resources. Step 1: What is the Valuation? Therefore, the first thing you need to do is figure out the startup's value. The truth is it is not random.

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Startup Valuation Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you want to increase the value of a startup? . . How To Increase The Value Of A Startup? The startup time of the business is the high time that analyzes the future success rate of the business. Any decision that is made in the startup period of the business has an effect on its future growth. Introduction.

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Startup Valuation Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Looking for Financial Tips For Avoiding Startups Failure? . . The best way to do so is through a rigorous understanding of the financials involved in running a startup. Keep your dream alive with the following financial advice for startups. Analyzing hundreds of startups - here are financial pieces of advice for startups.

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Startup Valuation Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The value of a startup is affected by many factors. Here is a list of nine factors that affect the value of a startup. . As we have already mentioned the importance of valuing your startup, an increased startup value directly means that you are excelling in your startup, and your continuous struggle will indeed bear fruit.

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