Valuation of internet start-ups : an applied research on how venture capitalists value internet start-ups. / Jean-Baptiste Flanc.

Includes bibliographical references.

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Valuation of Internet Start-ups; Abstract; Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 1.1. Topic; 1.2. Research Objectives; 1.3. Research Design; 1.4. Structure; 2. Overview and Definitions; 2.1. The New Economy; 2.2. The Development of Start-ups; 2.3. The Venture Capital Funding; 3. Dealing with Intangibles Assets; 3.1. Identification; 3.2. Expenses Misclassification and Other Characteristics; 3.3. Accounting Treatment; 4. Financial Valuation Methods; 4.1. Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Method; 4.2. Relative Valuation Method

4.3. Other Valuation MethodsConclusion; List of References

This book deals with the valuation of Internet start-ups after the burst of the dot-com bubble. The objective is to fill some of the existing gaps in order to contribute to the development of this field of study. Indeed, it is a relatively recent subject, and the research devoted to it, is still limited. The valuation of an Internet start-up does not only depend on ist stage of development, but also on five qualitative factors, namely the team, the business model, the market, the risk, and the exit options. In fact, venture capitalists base their valuation on the perceived growth potential.

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