(Valuation methods for venture capital investments). Abstract

(Valuation methods for venture capital investments).

Abstract:

Nowadays, the business environment has developed non-banking financing alternatives especially adequate for Venture Capital, mainly for those technology-based companies, essential for any developed economy. With this, entrepreneurs seek for funds to finance their business activities whilst investors look for projects with interesting returns at medium term.
In order to do so, it is especially important that they agree with
the value of the startup. This paper realizes a theoretical review about valuation methods used for venture capital investments.

Keywords: Startup Valuation, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Financing.