The role of financial projections in startup valuation
The valuation of early stage companies is a one of the more complex and contentious topic in the…
The role of founder-led valuation in startup fundraising
For a long time, the standard has been for founders to let their lead investor worry about deal…
Calculate ROI for your Angel Portfolio - Spreadsheet Included
Angel investing is the practice of investing in startup companies, typically at the earliest…
What connects interest rate rises to startup valuations
New day, new interest rate rise. A few serious faces from the Fed announce that they will do…
Startup Valuation: navigating opportunity
“Every number in your valuation has to have a story that’s attached to it. And every story you tell…
Did VCs overpay during the pandemic?
Being a VC is not easy. It's one of the few jobs with minimal feedback on your performance for up…
Dilution 101: Calculation And Examples
What is dilution? TL;DR Dilution is the reduction in the ownership percentage in a certain…
How To Value A Business
Valuation is too often where the conversation between investors and founders falls apart. With a…
Investment paid in services. What's the value?
Investors often own different complementary businesses. Some of these businesses may be focused on…
With and without VCs, differences in valuation
I want to present my approach on how to deal with difficulty of contracting the value of the…