The valuation you choose today can affect your returns for years. That's why “What multiple shoul...The valuation you choose today can affect your returns for years. That's why “What multiple shoul...
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The valuation you choose today can affect your returns for years.
That's why “What multiple should we use?” is often the wrong starting question.
A proper valuation starts with the business.
📊 How fast is revenue growing? 💰 How much cash does it actually generate? 📈 What are sustainable margins? 🔄 How much capital is needed to grow? 🏆 How durable is the competitive advantage? ⚠️ What risks could change the forecast?
From there, I build a valuation using DCF, comparable companies, financial modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
The result isn't just a number.
It's a clear valuation range with the assumptions behind it, so you can understand what you're paying, what you're selling, or what you're asking investors to fund.
I provide valuations for:
🚀 Startups & fundraising 📈 Public stocks & investment decisions 🤝 M&A & acquisitions 💼 Private businesses & exits
A good valuation doesn't tell you what you want to hear. It tells you what the numbers support.
📩 Have a business or investment that needs valuing? Send me a message on Contra and let's discuss your project.
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