The Growth Flywheel: Why Europe Needs to Fix Its Stock Option Problem

“There is a doom loop around Europe and we need to change that. The brain drain to the US is very…


The Best Startups Are Valued, Not Priced

In the world of startup fundraising, the terms “valuation” and “price” are…


Price vs Value: The Momentum Trap in VC

“You can value an asset, based upon its fundamentals (cash flows, growth and risk) or price…


Why Negotiating Price With Investors is a Trap

When raising venture capital, founders often get fixated on price—the final figure on the term…


How to Exit for $1B and Walk Away With Nothing

In startup fundraising, success stories dominate headlines. We hear about multi-million-dollar…


ESOP Valuation: Common Mistakes and Best Practices

Table of Contents Introduction: Why ESOP Valuations Matter Understanding ESOPs and Their Role in…


PARAMETERS UPDATE P6.0

On January 29, 2025, you’ll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation…


EBITDA Multiples by Industry in 2025

You can find in the table below the EBITDA multiples for the industries available on the Equidam…


Average and maximum valuations for Scorecard and Checklist

You can refer to the table below to see the average valuation for the Scorecard Method and maximum…


Making the Most of Investor Meetings

First Principles Fundraising #5 In our First Principles Fundraising series, we’ve already…