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Valuations

3 min read

Essential valuation terms every UK founder should know

As a founder, you’ve probably come across terms like “pre-money valuation” and “discounted cash flow” in conversations about your company’s worth.

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Valuation horror stories and how to avoid them

6 min read

Valuation horror stories and how to avoid them

Building a startup is a rollercoaster ride, but nothing quite compares to the ups and downs of company valuation.

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What is a VAL231 form and why do I need one?

2 min read

What is a VAL231 form and why do I need one?

Last updated: 19 April 2024 If you're reading this, you're probably familiar with Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs). But just in case this is...

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Startup valuation methods explained

8 min read

Startup valuation methods explained

Last updated: 29 April 2024. Valuing businesses is an art, not a science. And it’s often considered a dark art at that - there’s no magic formula....

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How UK companies can give US employees stock options

5 min read

How UK companies can give US employees stock options

Last updated: 17 June 2024. Stock option schemes (or what we tend to call share option schemes in the UK) are a surefire method of uniting teams...

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409A valuations what you need to know

5 min read

409A valuations: what you need to know

Last updated: 6 September 2024.

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4 min read

How to value a pre-money startup

Last updated: 29 April 2024. Company valuations regularly make the headlines. We can all recall examples of businesses achieving a gargantuan...

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when would you want a low business valuation

5 min read

When would you want a low business valuation?

Last updated: 6 September 2024. There are numerous reasons why you might want to determine the value of your business, and in each scenario, there...

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