How Financial Modelling Changes Before and After a Fundraise: Practical Case Examples
Every growing company eventually has to get money to grow, introduce new goods, or improve its infrastructure. Although raising funds is thrilling, it also modifies a business’s ability to track its figures and arrange its plans. The way a company...
Preparing for an M&A: Valuation Due Diligence Checklist for Founders
Selling your company or merging with another business may be one of the largest milestones an entrepreneur will ever face. An M&A opens the door either to further growth, funding, or a successful exit-but only when one is fully prepared....
ESOP Valuation and Tax Implications for Founders and Employees in India
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have become a popular way for startups and growing companies to reward their teams. Instead of giving only cash, employers offer a chance to own part of the company. It motivates employees to stay longer...
Valuing Intangibles in Indian Startups: Brand, IP, and User Base as Assets
Not all assets in the modern startup environment may be felt or visible. Many Indian companies expand quickly without having much land, buildings, or tools. Their value results from unnoticeable factors, including innovative technology, a strong brand name, or a...
How Independent Valuations Build Investor Trust During Global Expansion
Nowadays, the international business environment is highly interconnected, and companies see going beyond their frontiers not as an option, but as a necessity for their development and long-term survival. On the other hand, firms that decide to penetrate foreign markets...
Why Strategic Investors Focus on “Value Creation” Metrics Beyond EBITDA
Today, the investment market is highly competitive, and strategic investors are looking for a company’s real long-term potential beyond traditional financial indicators, such as EBITDA. Although EBITDA is used to depict profitability and operational performance, it may exclude vital elements...
The ESG Factor: How Sustainability is Influencing Modern Valuations
The three major categories of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) are key factors in determining a company's value today. The ability to sustain itself is not only required by companies but also by investors, regulators, and customers, who consider it...
Investor Due Diligence: What Every Founder Should Know About Valuation Reports
If you are an entrepreneur looking to develop your business, you need to make sure that the investor due diligence process is done right. If you know what investors look for during due diligence, you can better deal with any...