DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STARTUP VALUATION & STANDARD VALUATION PRACTICES

Business valuation dramatically reduces investment uncertainty. It is still a science under development as markets change and more information becomes available. Since valuations are forward-looking, the practice still involves a high degree of judgement. Startup valuation is based on leading practices rather than set standards. Most early-stage valuation decisions take place during negotiations, nevertheless they Read more about DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STARTUP VALUATION & STANDARD VALUATION PRACTICES[…]

BUSINESS VALUATION: WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?

When deciding what type of company valuation you need, there are few options available. It usually depends on your specific situation, company size, information available (specifically when the valuation is ordered by an investor) and type of transactions, as well as the expected audience and negotiations. The purpose or transactions for which you may want a Read more about BUSINESS VALUATION: WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?[…]

UNDERSTANDING THE BUSINESS VALUE OF SOFTWARE

1. CHARACTERISTICS Software is commonly divided into system and application software. For valuation purposes it is useful to distinguish the following characteristics in order to assess its marketability and income stream₁: Valuing software as an asset requires a different process to valuing a company: it involves isolating the cash flows originating from the asset with Read more about UNDERSTANDING THE BUSINESS VALUE OF SOFTWARE[…]