After reviewing the attached documents related to New Venture valuation and reading the appendix to chapter 9 concerning the VC Method of valuation, address the questions that follow by fully supporting your answers and appropriately citing all sources: What are the common and unique elements of the various valuation methods for start-ups mentioned in the chapter 9 appendix and attached slides? What type of new venture would be best analyzed be each respective method? Why? Research different valuation methods used for start-ups and highlight one that is not featured in the appendix or slides. What are the specific elements of your researched method and what type of businesses are good targets for the method? Fully cite your research. Review slide #4 from the attached pdf. Why does the required return for investors go down as a start-up moves into later rounds of funding? Why are the rates higher than is required on equity capital for existing businesses? Assuming you are interested in a starting a new business, how would the information concerning expected return by investors for various rounds influence your approach to capital formation for your new business and how would you go about moving the company from ideation to IPO?Show more
