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How to Select a Valuation Method

BojanFin.com · 2026

"The correct valuation method depends jointly on a company's lifecycle stage and the purpose of the valuation — the same startup might be valued by the Berkscore method when raising funds and by a DCF when being acquired, because different purposes demand different assumptions."

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There's no single 'correct' way to value a company. The right method changes depending on why you're valuing it and how mature the business is.

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