Valuation is an important aspect of VC deal terms, and a major determinant of your ultimate outcome.  I unexpectedly found that it was more helpful to think about the company valuation as an output variable in the fund-raising equation.  The net effect was more money raised, higher valuation and the same percentage of equity sold.  MORE >>

skip to main | skip to sidebar 11 July 2011 Startup Financial Models and Forecasts: Part II Note: in my first segment on startup financial models, I discussed the reasons why an entrepreneur should build a startup financial model. now turn this over to you—what value have you received from working on your financial forecast? MORE >>

As an angel investor I have spent the last 3 years advising companies to be reasonable about their valuation for their A round. My concern is that in recent months business journals and publications have highlighted some of the extraordinary valuations re-creating unreal expectations from entrepreneurs again. By Chris Wadden. MORE >>

Even if the buyer believes your forecasts, why should s/he have the same truly reflect in the offer?  Steve is a Certified Management Consultant, business valuation expert, and inventor of ExiTrak® - a process designed to assist the privately-held company owner/manager to build an attractive strategic acquisition candidate. Money. MORE >>

Valuation is an important aspect of VC deal terms, and a major determinant of your ultimate outcome.  I unexpectedly found that it was more helpful to think about the company valuation as an output variable in the fund-raising equation.  The net effect was more money raised, higher valuation and the same percentage of equity sold.  MORE >>