Debt, Equity and Control…Term Sheet Caution
This is an extension of my post last week… Many investors, eager to get started and get their company moving, will agree to terms that are not good business in the long run. It is understandable, and I have a client and friend that is fond of saying “we hope that is a problem” because if […]
Company Valuations When Raising Capital…
There is a ton of information available on the internet about how to value a business enterprise (including some on this blog). There is even a lot of information regarding the valuation of a pre-revenue startup during rounds of funding. Unfortunately, most of that information is not particularly helpful for startups unless they are in […]
What is the appropriate discount rate for a startup DCF valuation?
Several year ago, following a discussion with a local investment banker about the DCF valuation of a client where the topic of appropriate discount rate was a hot issue, I wondered what others were using and if there was a “right” rate.
