Why Negotiating Price With Investors is a Trap

When raising venture capital, founders often get fixated on price—the final figure on the term…


How to Exit for $1B and Walk Away With Nothing

In startup fundraising, success stories dominate headlines. We hear about multi-million-dollar…


ESOP Valuation: Common Mistakes and Best Practices

Table of Contents Introduction: Why ESOP Valuations Matter Understanding ESOPs and Their Role in…


PARAMETERS UPDATE P6.0

On January 29, 2025, you’ll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation…


EBITDA Multiples by Industry in 2025

You can find in the table below the EBITDA multiples for the industries available on the Equidam…


Average and maximum valuations for Scorecard and Checklist

You can refer to the table below to see the average valuation for the Scorecard Method and maximum…


Making the Most of Investor Meetings

First Principles Fundraising #5 In our First Principles Fundraising series, we’ve already…


How to Run a Tight Fundraising Process

First Principles Fundraising #4 Over the course of this series, we’ve taken a first…


How To Choose the Right Investor

First Principles Fundraising #3 In our “First Principles Fundraising” series, we’ve…


Horizon 2020: Valuation for Impact Assessment

  The European Commission launched Horizon 2020 (now Horizon Europe) as part of its ambitious…