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Re:Seeking Recommendations: 409a Valuation Providers by TravisL on Sunday April 07, 2024 @11:38PM (#39965998)
Hey everyone, jumping in on the 409a valuation discussion. I used Eqvista for our pre-seed round and highly recommend them!

Finding a provider that understands the unique challenges of early-stage startups can be tough. Eqvista definitely fit the bill. They were efficient, transparent, and their valuation approach felt well-suited for our pre-revenue stage.

While I can't speak for their full range of services, their starting price of $990 makes them a very attractive option for budget-conscious startups like mine.

It's always good to explore different providers, but Eqvista definitely deserves a look, especially for those in the early stages!

Re:Seeking Recommendations: 409a Valuation Providers by Sara_cp on Sunday April 07, 2024 @11:43PM (#39966021)
Thanks for the recommendation. Eqvista seems to be a great option. One key factor I'm considering is how valuations handle future growth potential, especially for pre-revenue startups like ours. Eqvista seems to emphasize this in their approach, but I'd love to hear more specifics.

Did Eqvista utilize any specific methods or frameworks for assessing future growth potential in your case? Understanding their approach to this crucial element would be incredibly valuable for my research.

Re:Seeking Recommendations: 409a Valuation Providers by TravisL on Sunday April 07, 2024 @11:47PM (#39966038)
Glad I could help! Eqvista definitely understands the challenges of valuing future growth for pre-revenue startups. In our case, they used a combination of methods:

Market Research: They conducted thorough research on our target market size, growth projections, and competitor landscape. This helped establish the overall potential of the market we were entering.

Financial Modeling: Eqvista built a financial model that factored in our product roadmap, potential customer acquisition costs, and revenue streams. This model helped estimate our future earning potential based on various growth scenarios.

Team Expertise: Eqvista did consider our founding team's experience and track record in the industry. This added credibility to our growth projections and instilled confidence in the overall valuation.

This might not be the exact framework they use for every startup, but it gives you a good idea of their process. Feel free to reach out to Eqvista (https://eqvista.com/409a-valuation/) directly for more specifics on their approach to your unique situation.

Re:Seeking Recommendations: 409a Valuation Providers by tom_eqvista on Friday April 12, 2024 @07:15PM (#40018604)
Hi,

I'm happy to help with 409a Valuation; I'm a big fan of Hacker News and YC!

I'm the founder, Tomas Milar,

and I am glad to take any of your requests or questions; clients chose us for: - cost efficiency 70% cheaper than any competitor - expertise in AI, SaaS, Biotech, Fintech, blockchain, etc. We do 100 valuations monthly and can bundle it with Captable - Speedy delivery - 5 days turnaround

my contact tom[at]eqvista.com

Many thanks for this post