Introduction to Valuation

Valuing early-stage companies is not rocket science.

Resource Outline

Getting started

Get the most out of the course
Meet your instructor

Unit 1: Background to valuing companies

What valuation method is best to use?
Reasons to value a company: Negotiating with investors
Other reasons to value a company
Early-Stage Valuation: Insights and advice

Unit 2: Valuation methods and models

Valuation methods & models
Venture Capital Method
First Chicago Method
Berkus Method
Scorecard Method

Unit 3: Other considerations when valuing your company

Use of comparable transactions
Role of negotiation
Can a high valuation hurt your company?

Unit 4: Quantitive methods

Income/cash flow methods

Unit 5: VC math

VC math
Conclusion

Valuation advice from investors

Cleantech & Valuation—with Shirley Speakman
Medical Devices, Digital Health & Valuation—with Scott Kaplanis
More on Medical Devices, Digital Health & Valuation—with Scott Kaplanis
Last Advice From a Venture Capitalist—with Scott Kaplanis

About the Resource

Got an early-stage company? Learn:

When and why different valuation principles are used as a company grows
How early- and growth-stage companies are valued
The tools and methodologies to tackle valuation yourself

Meet your instructor

Gregory Phipps has more than 20 years of experience as a founder and venture capital investment professional. He has invested in and supported the growth of 20 tech startups. Greg has engaged in the practical application of valuation principles and models hundreds of times. Catch up with Greg on LinkedIn or on Twitter: @phippsgregory

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