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Whether you're raising your first seed round, structuring an employee stock option plan, or preparing for a Series A pitch, accurate startup valuation is critical. Equirium Analytics delivers investor-ready, audit-defensible startup valuations that help founders, investors, and boards make confident decisions grounded in robust financial analysis and market realities.

Investor-ready valuation reports

that withstand due diligence scrutiny from VCs, angels, and institutional funds

Regulatory compliance

for ESOP grants under Income Tax Rule 11UA, Companies Act 2013, and SEBI (SBEB) Regulations

Strategic positioning

that balances founder dilution concerns with realistic market expectations and comparable benchmarks

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What is Startup Valuation in India?

Startup valuation determines the economic worth of early-stage or growth-stage companies, even when stable cash flows and operating history are limited.

Unlike Traditional Business Valuations

Startup valuations require specialised approaches that consider:

> High growth potential <

and scalability factors rather than historical earnings

> High growth potential <

and scalability factors rather than historical earnings

> Market disruption capacity <

and competitive positioning in emerging sectors

> Founder and team expertise <

as key value drivers in execution risk assessment

When is Start up Valuation in India is Required ?

1. Pre-seed and seed fundraising rounds

establishing initial valuation and equity allocation for angel investors and early-stage venture funds

2. Series A, B, C+ funding rounds

negotiating pre-money and post-money valuations with institutional investors and defining dilution parameters

3. ESOP pool creation and grant exercises

determining fair market value for equity compensation plans under Income Tax Rule 11UA and Companies Act requirements

4. Convertible note conversions

establishing conversion price caps and discount mechanisms when SAFEs or convertible instruments convert to equity

5. Secondary transactions and founder buyouts

facilitating share transfers among founders, early employees, or between investors

6. Merger and acquisition negotiations

providing fair value assessments for acquirers evaluating startup targets or founders assessing acquisition offers

7. 409A-equivalent valuations

for Indian startups with US parent entities or cap tables requiring US tax compliance

8. Board and shareholder reporting

periodic valuation updates for governance, strategic planning, and cap table management

9. Due diligence preparation

proactive valuation exercises before fundraising to address investor questions and streamline negotiations

-Our Proven Process-

Whether it’s a IBBI registered valuation, Dynamic financial model, or transaction advisory, our approach stays consistent: structured, collaborative, and designed to deliver clarity.

1Initial Consultation
Understanding your business, objectives, and unique requirements.
2Information Gathering
Collecting financial, operational, and industry data relevant to the assignment.
3Structured Analysis
Applying proven methodologies, whether for valuation, modeling, or advisory needs.
4Collaborative Review and Sharing Draft
Sharing preliminary insights with you to ensure alignment.
5Final Deliverables
Delivering clear, compliant, and decision-ready reports/models.
6Ongoing Support
Providing continued guidance to help you use our insights effectively.

Proven Results | Prooven Track Record

Equirium Analytics

15+

Industries Served

100+

Satisfied Clients

8+

Expert Team

7+

Year's Experiance

How Equirium Analytics Adds Value in Start-up Valuations ?

> Venture ecosystem experience <

> Dual advisory and compliance capability <

> IBBI Registered Valuers on staff <

> Transparent, defensible assumptions <

> Financial modelling excellence <

> Fast turnaround with Quality <

> Post-delivery support included <

> Confidentiality & conflict management <

> Collaborative approach <

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