This module is a part of NACO Academy Module Series.

This highly reviewed webinar is geared to both entrepreneurs and investors. It will take place in one 3-hour session. This is a serious half day workshop, not a simple 1 hour overview and is primarily designed for founders and investors in startup to early revenue technology companies, seeking Seed or Series A stage funding.

Instructor: Pieter Dorsman

This module will show you how to valuate early stage investments and will cover:

• Common valuation practices in Canada and the US;
• Pre-revenue valuations;
• The art vs. science discussion;
• Negative outcomes if the agreed valuation is too high or too low;
• Role of the founders/entrepreneurs in setting the right valuation;
• Role of the angel investors in setting the right valuation;
• Risk mitigation strategies (preferred and convertible structures, price protection);
• Some notable schools of thought on valuation
• Market trends
• Lots of case studies