Founder's Pocket Guide: Startup Valuation

Poland, Stephen R.

ISBN 10: 1938162048 / ISBN 13: 9781938162046

Published by 1x1 Media, 2014

A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Seller Inventory # BOS-O-10h-01646

Synopsis:

This updated edition includes several new features, including:

• The Startup Valuation Explorer calculator
• Expanded coverage of Valuation Methods
• Responding to investor questions about your valuation
• Understanding option pool impact on your valuation

For many early-stage entrepreneurs assigning a pre-money valuation to your startup is one of the more daunting tasks encountered during the fundraising quest. This guide provides a quick reference to all of the key topics around early-stage startup valuation and provides step-by-step examples for several valuation methods. In more detail, this Founder’s Pocket Guide helps startup founders learn:

• What a startup valuation is and when you need to start worrying about it.
• Key terms and definitions associated with valuation, such as pre-money, post-money, and dilution.
• How investors view the valuation task, and what their expectations are for early-stage companies.
• How the valuation fits with your target raise amount and resulting founder equity ownership.
• How to do the simple math for calculating valuation percentages.
• How to estimate your company valuation using several accepted methods.
• What accounting valuation methods are and why they are not well suited for early-stage startups.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Founder's Pocket Guide: Startup Valuation
Publisher: 1x1 Media
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition