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How to value a software company?

Given that some of the most highly valued companies in the US are software companies, this sector is bound to attract investors and breed innovation. Accurate software company valuation has thus become a critical skill for investors, analysts, and business leaders. So, let us help you build an understanding of exactly how software companies are … Continued

Top 100 Startup Accelerators List [2025]

Looking for a complete startup accelerator list? As a startup founder, a clear understanding of accelerator programs is important for the company’s future. Some startups may bootstrap into the market or find alternative ways of scaling up. But being part of a reputed accelerator program more often than not weighs out in favor of the … Continued

Interview with Josh Bowling, Managing Member The EVE Group

Welcome to the latest edition of Founder Spotlight, featuring Josh Bowling, Managing Member of The EVE Group. With extensive leadership experience, he is dedicated to guiding companies and leaders through transitional stages of development. Josh started EVE because of his experience as an operating executive and owner of for-profit companies where he experienced firsthand the … Continued

EBITDA Multiples by Industry (2025)

Last Updated: January, 2025 Company valuation is one thing that every entrepreneur must bear in mind at every stage of a business. No significant decision can be taken without estimating the market value of a company at any given point. Factors called valuation multiples are important indicators in this process. Investors and company managements alike … Continued

Price-to-Sales Ratio By Industry (2025)

As of 2025, the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio has demonstrated notable trends that reflect broader market conditions and investor sentiment. The P/S ratio has shown a significant upward trend over the last five years, when it surged by over 40% alone for the NASDAQ Market. The current P/S ratio for the S&P 500 in January 2025 … Continued

How does a cap table evolve with multiple financing rounds?

In the case of startups, the cap table changes mainly over financing rounds. A simple cap table that starts with equity divided equally among all founders can evolve into a much more complex description of a startup’s ownership structure. Over the course of its life, in order to raise funds and attract and retain employees, a startup … Continued

Debt to Equity Ratio by Industry (2025)

Raising capital is an inevitable step in growing your business to its next level. This is because as a company starts scaling, the need for funding also grows because there are employees to be paid and operational activities to be updated. It is also important to understand how to balance these costs on your company’s … Continued

Complete List of Unicorn Companies 2025

Last Updated: January 2025 As of 2025, there are over 1,565 unicorns globally, spanning around 53 countries and 291 cities. This marks a notable increase from previous years, with the number rising significantly since 2019, when there were only 494. The U.S. remains a leader, hosting over half of the world’s unicorns (760) and claiming … Continued

Top Web3 Unicorn Startups Worldwide (2025)

Recently, Web3 has been widely accepted as the technology that underpins several of the most well-known cryptocurrencies in the world. Consequently, the quantity of web3 unicorns, startups valued at more than $1 billion, has increased significantly. In 2022, the Web3 age may be on the rise, but this tech has existed for a while. Many … Continued

Top 50 Pre-Seed Angel Investors (2025)

A startup with a great business concept wants to get up and run as soon as possible. The firm has grown thanks gradually to the generosity of friends, family, and the founders’ own financial resources, from humble beginnings to proving the quality of its concept and goods. With time, the company’s client base expands, and … Continued

How do valuation expert witnesses handle disputes over business value?

A logical step in resolving disputes over business value is getting the unbiased opinion of a valuation analyst. This holds true even when such disputes snowball into lawsuits. However, when this does happen, the role of a valuation analyst becomes a lot more nuanced and is referred to as a valuation expert witness. The goal … Continued

Interview With Dr. Alex Federation, CEO and Co-Founder of Talus Bio

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we introduce a prominent figure in the biotechnology sector, Alex Federation, the co-founder and CEO of Talus Bio, a company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Under Alex’s leadership, Talus Bio employs advanced methods such as functional proteomics and machine learning to explore and target transcription factors, aiming to … Continued

100 Top Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms 2025

A disruptive notion is the starting point for a startup. Not every business idea, however, becomes a reality. Some fail, while others are abandoned throughout the course. However, in order to assure that a startup concept can turn into a profitable business, an entrepreneur needs to validate it. Frequently, this validation involves monetary input from … Continued

50 Successful Employee Owned Companies

Employee-owned companies are a type of company in which the employees have direct ownership, indirect ownership, or a combination of both. The main goal of employee ownership is to encourage worker loyalty, increase the workforce’s productivity, and create a culture that empowers employees to make a greater contribution. It is widely believed that most employee-owned … Continued

100 Top FinTech Companies to Watch in 2025

FinTech refers to any organization that uses technology to enhance or automate financial services and operations. It is a combination of “finance” and “technology”. The term refers to a rapidly growing industry that provides various services to both consumers and businesses. FinTech has various applications, ranging from mobile banking to insurance to cryptocurrency and investment … Continued

Why are valuation experts crucial in bankruptcy litigation?

It is an unfortunate fact that thousands of American companies file for bankruptcy every year. In 2023, we saw 18,926 businesses file for bankruptcy, 40.39% higher than the bankruptcy filings in 2022. Each bankruptcy filing would involve arranging the sale of assets, transferring assets to creditors to settle debts, and allocating leftover funds to all … Continued

Aiming for $10 trillion in Clients Assets Valuation in Real-Time

Companies’ equity is the most powerful tool at any stage, from early angel rounds, through all the alphabet rounds, IPO, being publicly traded, or even being delisted. Every stage involves equity movement. Some companies choose to remain privately owned with a small number of employees holding ownership stakes. Great entrepreneurs’ equity ownership is fascinating. A … Continued

Revenue Multiples by Industry (2025)

Last Updated Jan 2025 Company valuation is an important recurring process in every business. It is in many ways a projection as well as a milestone in a company’s growth cycle. Analysts can select from a wide array of valuation tools to suit industry needs. While it is easier to arrive at a valuation for … Continued

Estate Valuation: Understanding Its Role in Tax Planning

As the 2026 lifetime gift and estate tax exemption sunset approaches, it has become even more important to wind up your estate planning. If the estate tax provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are not extended, we expect the lifetime federal estate and gift tax exemption to drop to $6.99 million in … Continued

5 Most Trusted 409A Valuation Firms in 2025

The 409a Valuation service market was worth USD 10.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to be worth USD 40.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2024 to 2030. This market is a subset of the financial services business that concentrates on helping private corporations meet the requirements of Section 409A … Continued

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