PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.6

On February 23, 2023, you’ll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation parameters. This may result, on average, in a slight valuation decrease. What's changing 1 | Average valuations used in the Scorecard Method and maximum valuations used in the Checklist Method We base our estimates on real transactions by country since February 1st, 2020. Whenever we were…

[PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.6] EBITDA MULTIPLES

You can refer to the table below to see how the EBITDA multiples for the industries available on the Equidam platform will change on February 23, 2023. These are applied to compute the Terminal value in the DCF method with Multiple and the potential exit value in the VC method. The data is based on the early 2023 estimate, published annually by Prof. Aswath Damodaran of New York University.…

The Drivers of Valuation in Venture Capital [The Equidam Podcast – 3]

In this episode of the Equidam podcast, Dan Gray and Daniel Faloppa delve into the complexities of startup valuation and early-stage fundraising. They explore the fundamental drivers of valuation from a venture capital perspective, discussing how market trends, investor behavior, and the use of multiples impact the valuation process. The conversation highlights the challenges of relying on…

Calculate ROI for your Angel Portfolio – Spreadsheet Included

Angel investing is the practice of investing in startup companies, typically at the earliest stage of their development - where there is too much risk even for the appetite of venture capital firms. To learn more about the difference between angel investment and venture capital, check out this article. Monitoring your portfolio valuation and ROI as an angel investor helps you to understand…

Welcome to the Equidam podcast! [The Equidam Podcast – 1]

In this episode of the Equidam podcast, Dan Gray and Daniel Faloppa delve into the intricacies of startup valuation, discussing its unique challenges compared to traditional business valuation. They explore the importance of coherent storytelling in fundraising, the role of employee stock options, and the impact of market trends on valuations. The conversation also touches on the significance of…

PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.5

On September 22nd, 2022 you’ll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation parameters. This may result, on average, in a slight valuation increase. What's changing 1 | Average valuations used in the Scorecard Method and maximum valuations used in the Checklist Method We base our estimates on real transactions by country since November 1st, 2017. Whenever we…

PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.4

On November 29th, 2021 you'll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation parameters. This may result, on average, in a slight valuation increase. What's changing 1 | Average valuations used in the Scorecard Method and maximum valuations used in the Checklist Method We base our estimates on real transactions by country since November 1st, 2017. Whenever we were…

[PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.4] EBITDA MULTIPLES

The EBITDA multiples in 2021 not only reached, but much exceeded pre-pandemic levels. It is too early to determine the reasons why the EBITDA multiple for footwear companies surpasses 33X, while the multiple for MedTech firms exceeds 35X. On the one hand, the market's excess liquidity might be a factor. High EBITDA multiples, on the other hand, may be viewed as a way to discount inflation.…

[PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.3] EBITDA MULTIPLES

You can refer to the table below to see how the EBITDA multiples for the industries available on the Equidam platform will change on February 13rd, 2020. These are applied to compute the Terminal value in the DCF method with Multiple and the potential exit value in the VC method. The data is based on the early 2020 estimate, published annually by Prof Prof. Aswath Damodaran of New York…

PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.3

On February 13th, 2020 you'll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation parameters. This may result, on average, in a slight valuation increase. What's changing 1 | Average valuations used in the Scorecard Method and maximum valuations used in the Checklist Method We base our estimates on real transactions by country since November 1st, 2016. Whenever we were…