Category: Business ext

The “Glass Box” Business: Why Transparency (and ESG) is Your New Valuation Multiplier

by richardspilsbury

Raising equity is no longer just about the “Hockey Stick” growth chart. It is about transparency. Investors—whether VCs or Angels—are demanding a level of data integrity and ESG compliance that most Series A companies simply don’t have. Richard Spilsbury discusses this shift with Marina Traversari. Having moved from scaling Spherics (a carbon accounting platform) to … Continue reading The “Glass Box” Business: Why Transparency (and ESG) is Your New Valuation Multiplier

How long do you need to sell your business?

by hayleyfray

In short What the seller needs: a rushed sale cuts competitive tension Market conditions, including trading seasonality Opportunities: being able to act when the right buyer appears Tax: an unsettled regime pulls transactions forward The state of the business, and the preparation still owed Preparation for selling a business will obviously need to take into … Continue reading How long do you need to sell your business?

How do you drive value when selling your business?

by hayleyfray

In short The discount applied often moves value more than the multiple Transaction comparables: multiples paid for similar businesses Trading comparables: multiples of similar quoted businesses Discounted free cash flows: the present value of future cash Net assets: the market value of assets and liabilities Business valuations are typically assessed by using one or more … Continue reading How do you drive value when selling your business?