VC Cafe

MAY 18, 2023

In simple words, SRC claims that before impact investing existed, we measured the attractiveness of an investment opportunity simply by measuring its NPV/Future cashflows/ profit potential. SRC puts this framework to practice in Social Finance, a social impact investment firm he founded to manage his philanthropic activities.

Private Equity 134

Private Equity NPV Kenya 134

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or quoting an exorbitant number. In finance, the income approach describes a method of valuing a company using the concepts of the time value of money. This one doesn’t help NewCo just yet.

Valuation 270

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 270

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or quoting an exorbitant number. In finance, the income approach describes a method of valuing a company using the concepts of the time value of money. This one doesn’t help NewCo just yet.

Pre-Money Valuation 246

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, playing coy, or quoting an exorbitant number. In finance, the income approach describes a method of valuing a company using the concepts of the time value of money. Find “comparables” who have received financing (market approach).

Valuation 234

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Startup 234

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or quoting an exorbitant number. In finance, the income approach describes a method of valuing a company using the concepts of the time value of money. Image via eHow.com.

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I took a job in corporate finance as an intern my junior year at First Interstate Bank and I did system design on the side, as my main job was corporate planning. But there are plenty of partners and successful entrepreneurs who don’t have MBAs. I helped program my college’s recruiting office’s software system.

NPV 337

NPV Chicago Balance Sheet Database 337