Valuation 101: How Much Is Your New Startup Worth? | Operator to Founder

How do you know how much your new startup is worth?

Determining your startup's valuation is crucial for fundraising and equity discussions. In this episode, we explore strategies for assessing value at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Key Topics:

- Why Valuation Matters – Importance in funding and deal structures.

- Investor Perspectives – Emphasis on team, market potential, and execution over financials.

- Valuation Benchmarks – Typical pre-seed and seed valuations and market influences.

- Approaches for Founders – Balancing ambition with realism, validating valuations, and understanding investor focus on potential.

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Original Article: https://www.openseed.vc/post/how-to-value-your-early-stage-startup

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