A valuation is simply an estimated value of a company and is often based on assumptions surrounding the company’s current and future potential. There are several factors to consider when valuing a company including the startup stage that the company is in, prior successes, how much money is needed and for what purposes, the type of investor that is being targeted, how similar companies are valued, the management team of the company and the exit strategy…just to name a few.
How Startup Valuation Works
The following infographic by Founders and Founders details how startups are valued: