Francine Way

JULY 18, 2017

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. Because this step is similar in this method as it is in the other valuation methods (DCF, Comparable Company, etc.),

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Valuations are high, the returns depend on future growth, and deals are for primary capital , i.e., new cash the business needs. Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. There’s usually a long list of previous VC investors as well. Developing new products or services.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Firm-Specific and Process Questions – What do you think about our portfolio? Technical Questions – You could get standard questions about accounting and valuation or VC-specific questions about cap tables, key metrics in your industry, or how to value startups. Market and Investment Questions – Which startup would you invest in?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In this article, well unpack the key valuation drivers, explore current market multiples, and offer practical steps to help you assess and enhance the value of your software business. Understanding the Core Valuation Framework At its core, the valuation of a software company is typically based on a multiple of earnings or revenue.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

DCF: Deducts the full Interest Expense and deducts only Maintenance CapEx. They also serve different purposes; CFADS is used for debt sizing and sculpting , while FFO and DCF are more useful for determining Dividends in the period. FFO: Deducts the full Interest Expense but does not deduct any CapEx.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They do not invest in risky biotech startups attempting to cure cancer (at least not within their traditional PE portfolios). Mispriced Companies and Assets – Some mature healthcare firms trade at low valuation multiples , often because the market misunderstands their contracts, revenue, or track record. For example, in the U.S.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Diversified Miners – These companies have a wide global portfolio of mines, and they extract, produce, and distribute just about every metal in the two categories above. Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below).

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