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Valuations

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Common valuation mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Chris Nash: 08 September 2026

Valuing your business is one of the most important steps when seeking investment, offering equity to employees, or approaching an exit. Yet, many...

Investment Startups Valuations

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Key valuation terms you should know

Chris Nash: 05 September 2025

As a founder, you’ve probably come across terms like “pre-money valuation” and “discounted cash flow” in conversations about your company’s worth.

Investment Startups Valuations

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The hidden dangers of overvaluing your startup's valuation

Luke Richards: 20 March 2025

Settling on a valuation for your startup is an essential part of securing funding from investors.

Investment Startups Valuations

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Exit valuations: What you need to know

Luke Richards: 10 March 2025

Working out the value of your company is a crucial part of running your business.

Valuations

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Startup valuations: the methods in the madness

Tacita Bugnath: 25 February 2025

Company valuations often make headlines - especially when businesses achieve multi-billion-pound valuations without turning a profit. But how exactly...

Valuations

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Valuation horror stories and how to avoid them

Sam Jeans: 24 September 2024

Building a startup is a rollercoaster ride, but nothing quite compares to the ups and downs of company valuation.

Startups Valuations

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What is a VAL231 form and why do I need one?

Grace Henley: 27 March 2024

Last updated: 19 April 2024 If you're reading this, you're probably familiar with Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs). But just in case this is...

Enterprise Management Incentive Valuations