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Company valuation is a basic indicator of a profitable business. Internally it helps management keep track of business growth. While externally, high valuations attract potential investors. Be it equity investment, merger, acquisition, or an IPO, the actual worth of a company is estimated using reliable valuation methods. This is usually done by professionals. Enterprise Value … Continued
Investors look for the best way to make profit from their portfolios without having to face risks. One way to do so is by investing in venture capital. One of the leading venture capital funds is Accel. Accel backs technology based startups that have the potential to become industry dominant and world renowned. This global … Continued
Startups use valuation methods that rely on guesswork and estimation. This means that there is no globally accepted analytical methodology for investors to evaluate the various factors. On the other hand, VCs and Angel investors opt for various venture capital valuation methods to estimate the value of a startup. The process of mapping the present … Continued
In corporate finance, where compliance and financial accuracy are paramount, a crucial step often overlooked is selecting a valuation date for a 409A valuation. Even though it is straightforward, this process requires various factors to ensure that the valuation accurately reflects the company’s financial standing and complies with legal requirements. As companies navigate the complexities … Continued
We got a chance to interview Don McGregor Co-Founder and CEO of Space Railway Corporation, one of the promising companies seeking to redefine space travel. Hi Don, Thank you so much for this interview. Just to start with, Could you please tell a bit more about yourself and your journey to the Space Railway project? … Continued
Some people think that owning regular stocks is similar to owning Restricted stock units or RSUs. Irrespective of the menacing name, RSUs could be a valuable tool for planning. Big companies such as Google and Tesla provide their employees with RSUs to retain talented employees and keep them engaged in the company. RSUs value depends … Continued
Evaluating a company’s value can be very challenging. Some founders want the highest valuation based on optimistic future revenues. On the other end, some investors prefer lower valuation methods based on current revenues. The final valuation will depend on how founders and investors agree on valuation. Different methods are used for valuing early-stage companies. One … Continued
Eqvista is a sophisticated cap table application and our team continually works on making it better for our clients. With this, Eqvista just created a feature where you can now download different kinds of reports like the cap table report, secondary transactions report, and company shares report. Report Feature in Eqvista As mentioned above, the … Continued
The startup cap table is one of the most fundamental documents that every entrepreneur must know and understand. The moment a couple of founders come together to form a company, figuring out the equity distribution is inevitable. After this stage, the concept of a cap table follows. Ranging from simple cap tables maintained on spreadsheets … Continued
We got a chance to interview Saum Noursalehi, CEO of tZERO, the leading blockchain-based marketplace for trading tokenized private securities. Hi Saum, Thank you so much for this interview. Just to start with, Could you please tell a bit more about yourself and your journey to tZERO? Having studied Computer Science in college, I have … Continued
Entrepreneurs usually seek investment or private funding to start their business. To raise capital, you will need to schedule meetings to pitch your ideas to venture capitalists or angel investors. If they like your idea and see potential, they will invest in your business in exchange for some equity in the company. Once you get … Continued
Employee equity compensation is an irreplaceable hiring and retention tool these days. Apart from preserving precious cash reserves of a company that would otherwise be allocated for regular cash-based salary packages, equity compensation also acts as an important enhancer of employee performance. However, one rule cannot apply to all employees in an organization. This is … Continued
Any time there is a discussion about the funding in a company, it always turns into a topic on company valuation. Everyone wants to know the worth of a company, especially investors who are going to put money into the company. In fact, it is very important to get the value of the company, be … Continued
Tracking the history of securities is vital to companies as they have to ensure that they adhere to the SEC rule 144. SEC rule 144 specifies conditions that companies in public and private markets need to meet to sell their securities. This rule makes it essential to track companies’ security issues in the private sector, … Continued
Apple Inc. is one of the top five IT giants in the United States. Rallying beside Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Apple is a pioneer in innovative technologies that drive the global market in consumer electronics, software, and other online services. They specialize in creating hardware and software products along with professional applications for their … Continued
We help founders and investors handle their equity in the right way, not just by using our application but by also guiding everyone with all the important knowledge needed to handle equity properly. Eqvista is constantly trying to improve and expand our services so that we can offer you the best. This is why we … Continued
You must have heard the term “capital structure” at least once in your life, especially if your family or friends have businesses. For people who are investment analysts, professional investors, or corporate officers, this concept is essential. This article will tell you about capital structure, the types of capital, and why a sound capital structure … Continued
Investors tend to invest in a startup that has the potential to grow, especially if the market is big. The bigger the market, the higher the returns from economies of scale. To invest in a startup, they need to determine the value of the startup as it is one of the main factors used in … Continued
Out of the many IRS tax forms, one of the main filings a company has to take care of is the filing of form 3921. This tax form is about employees who have exercised incentive stock options (ISOs) in the previous tax year. And form 3921 has to be filed for each of your employees. … Continued
Brand, tools, talent, data richness, and financial muscle have always been the main ingredients of the growth recipe of a company. Nonetheless, with the world turning completely digital, this recipe is evolving. In fact, the talent in the industry has become more vital as compared to other factors. All companies want the best-in-class talent available, … Continued
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