Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Angels typically invest in companies operating in industry sectors with which they are familiar. Such comparisons can only be made for companies at the same stage of development, in this case, for pre-revenue startup ventures.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

Another consideration here is that in the minds of pre-seed investors (who are very often small funds and will be allocating most of their capital in the first round or two), valuation matters a lot more to them than a larger fund who might invest in you at this stage as an option for later. This is typically a $6-10m round.

Pre-Money Valuation 90

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 90

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

A lawyer I asked about it said: When the company goes public, the SEC will carefully study all prior issuances of stock by the company and demand that it take immediate action to cure any past violations of securities laws. There never has to be atime when you have no revenues.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76

Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2013

They should be highly regarded by the other group members and able to secure their confidence. This process may include the provision of various scenarios on revenues and costs as the investors validate forecasts initially presented. Pre-money valuation. Type of security and structure. Amount to be invested.

Angel Investor 51

Angel Investor Due Diligence Pre-Money Valuation Angel Groups 51

Hippoland

AUGUST 31, 2018

Another consideration here is that in the minds of pre-seed investors (who are very often small funds and will be allocating most of their capital in the first round or two), valuation matters a lot more to them than a larger fund who might invest in you at this stage as an option for later. This is typically a $6-10m round.

Pre-Money Valuation 48

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Early Stage 48

Lightspeed Venture Partners

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

The entrepreneurs had made $150k in revenue running classes for four months at a gym in New York, selling out the classes at $35/class. The right number to focus on is pre money valuation as that is how an investor is valuing the company before the investment. Post money valuation = Pre money valuation + Investment.

Pre-Money Valuation 164

Pre-Money Valuation Post-Money Valuation Valuation Dilution 164