Startup & VC Valuation
Valuation in the startup and VC world is uniquely challenging: limited operating history, volatile growth trajectories, multiple funding rounds, and complex instruments like convertible notes, option pools, and liquidation preferences.
Synpact Consulting offers specialized Startup & VC Valuation services to navigate these complexities. Our methods are tailored to early-stage dynamics, ensuring defensible, investor‑grade valuations for fundraising, cap table decisions, and exit planning.
We help entrepreneurs and investors alike by quantifying value at every stage — from seed to Series A/B/C and beyond — using sound modeling, scenario analysis, and market benchmarks.
Why Choose Synpact for Startup & VC Valuation
- Deep Domain Expertise: Extensive experience across tech, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and high-growth sectors.
- Methodological Rigor: Use of OPM, PWERM, Monte Carlo simulations, and scenario-based modeling.
- Transparent Assumptions: All inputs, drivers, growth assumptions, and discount rates clearly documented.
- Cap Table Alignment: Modeling of option pools, dilution, liquidation preferences, and payoffs.
- Investor & Founder Focus: Balances investor returns with founder equity protection.
- Quick Turnaround: Typical engagements delivered in 5–10 business days.
- Global Standards: Valuations aligned with IFRS, ASC, and good governance practices.
Our Startup & VC Valuation Services
Pre‑Money / Post‑Money Valuation
Determination of value before and after new capital infusion.
Accounting for dilution from new shares or option pools.
Sensitivity analysis under varying funding scenarios.
Option / Equity Incentive Valuation
Valuation of employee stock option pools using Black‑Scholes, binomial or lattice models.
Modeling vesting schedules, performance milestones, and exercise behavior.
Convertible Notes / SAFEs / Preferred Instruments
Valuation of convertible instruments with valuation caps, discounts, and conversion triggers.
Scenario modeling for multiple outcomes and conversion events.
PWERM & Scenario Modeling
Probability-Weighted Expected Return Model (PWERM) across exit paths: M&A, IPO, liquidation.
Monte Carlo simulation of outcomes under uncertainty.
Exit / Realisation Valuation
Forecasting exit multiples, timing, and proceeds distribution.
Waterfall modeling considering liquidation preferences, pari passu, and seniority.
Process & Workflow
- Scoping & Kick-off – Define funding rounds, existing capital structure, and strategic horizon.
- Data Collection – Review business plan, financial projections, comparable deals, and market data.
- Model Construction – Build OPM, PWERM, and scenario models capturing cap table intricacies.
- Valuation Synthesis – Derive pre‑ and post‑money values, option valuations, and instrument values.
- Report & Presentation – Deliver a valuation report with model, working papers, sensitivity tables, and investor‑ready summary.
Industries & Use Cases
Industries / Asset Types:
- SaaS & Cloud
- FinTech & InsurTech
- HealthTech & Biotech
- E-commerce & Marketplaces
- EdTech & DeepTech
- CleanTech & Greentech
Use Cases:
- Seed & Series A/B funding rounds
- Cap table restructuring & option pool sizing
- Convertible note / SAFE financing
- Secondary sales and shareholder liquidity
- Exit planning and investor negotiations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which valuation method is best for early‑stage startups?
A: We often combine methods (OPM, PWERM, scenario modeling) — selecting the best mix depending on data availability and deal stage.
Q: How do you handle dilution from future rounds?
A: We explicitly model dilution effects from future fundraising, option pools, and conversion events in cap table projections.
Q: Can you value complex instruments like convertible notes or SAFEs?
A: Yes — we incorporate discount rates, valuation caps, conversion triggers, and scenario paths in our models.
Q: How long does a startup valuation take?
A: Typically 5–10 working days, depending on complexity and the availability of required inputs.
Q: What deliverables are provided?
A: Full valuation report, detailed financial model, instrument schedules, sensitivity & scenario analysis, and an executive summary.
Call to Action
Are you a founder or investor planning your next funding round or exit? Synpact Consulting delivers robust, defensible startup & VC valuations that align with financing realities and stakeholder interests.
Contact: info@synpactconsulting.com to request a consultation or sample model.