Valuing the Uncertain: A Comprehensive Study on Startup Valuation Methods and Their Effectiveness
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Valuation of startups is an important but inherently imprecise process, motivated by sparse historical information, aggressive growth assumptions, and volatile market conditions. This research paper integrates the literature on different valuation techniques applied to startups, compares their theoretical underpinnings, practical usage, and relative efficacy. We discuss conventional financial models, contemporary heuristic methods, and hybrid methods, and identify their strengths, weaknesses, and applicability at various stages of startup evolution. Finally, the paper recommends a conceptual model for directing stakeholders on choosing apt valuation approaches using startup maturity, the sector of the industry, and the purposes of the investment.
Authors: Chandan Kumar, Krishna Kumar
Institution: Jai Prakash University
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930932610
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