Essays about: "business valuations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words business valuations.

  1. 1. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Andreas Schuler; Hannes Rannversson; [2023]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; University-affiliated venture capital; Investments;

    Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE

  3. 2. Macro-based Adjustment Factors for Valuations in Venture Capital

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tomás Pinto; [2023]
    Keywords : Valuation; Start-ups; VCM; Multiples Approach; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on creating macro-based adjustment factors which can be applied to the valuation of start-up companies. Since start-up companies are private, market valuations are limited to events such as funding rounds or M&A transactions, which happen only at discrete points in time. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decoding the Winning Strategy - An in-depth study of Swedish closed-end funds

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fredrik Stenberg; Markus Albert; [2023]
    Keywords : Closed-end funds; predictability of stock returns; predicting investor targets; active ownership; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The predictability of stock returns, prediction of buyout targets and value creation by activist owners are well-researched areas. However, Swedish closed-end funds' outstanding performance has received little attention. READ MORE

  5. 4. Systematic Peer Selection : A Comparative Study of Methods Used In Relative Valuation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Hampus Adebäck; Dante Haqués; [2022]
    Keywords : systematic peer selection; relative valuation; industry classification; product similarity; fundamental factors;

    Abstract : With the purpose to provide insights for practical use and to contribute to an arguably under-served area of valuation research, this study performs a comparative analysis of systematic peer selection methods used in relative valuation. By using U.S. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value Determinants in Seed Stage SaaS Valuation : Main value determinants to consider when conducting a valuation of a seed stage SaaS company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Emil Adeli; Daniel Nylund; [2022]
    Keywords : seed stage; valuation; value determinants; start-up; angel investors; venture capital; SaaS; software as a service; value drivers; seed stage; värdering; värdedeterminanter; start-up; ängelinvesterare; venture capital; SaaS; software as a service; värdedrivare;

    Abstract : One of the single biggest challenges for start-ups is to find the necessary funding to achieve growth. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies are no different and rely on seed stage investments to build and develop a service in order to acquire paying customers. READ MORE