Enterprise Valuation Course

This course equips you with practical, finance-driven tools to value startups in a systematic, defendable, and data-informed way�“ideal for founders, investors, and advisors navigating funding or strategic decisions.

What You’ll Learn:

1. EBITDA and Revenue Multiples: Understand how to value a startup using market-based multiples derived from comparable companies.

• Learn to apply EBITDA multiples for profitability-focused startups and revenue multiples for high-growth or pre-profit ventures.
• Evaluate the pros and cons of using multiples, including how market conditions, sector trends, and company-specific factors influence them.

2. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: Explore a forward-looking method that calculates the present value of expected future cash flows.

• Learn to forecast revenues, operating expenses, taxes, and capital expenditures to project free cash flows.
• Apply appropriate discount rates to reflect risk and time value of money, producing a precise valuation tied to financial performance.

3. Venture Capital (VC) Method: Learn a practical approach often used by venture capitalists to value early-stage startups.

• Estimate post-money and pre-money valuations based on projected exit values and desired investor returns.
• Understand how dilution, multiple financing rounds, and exit assumptions impact the final valuation.

4. Net Present Value (NPV): Calculate the present value of a series of future cash inflows and outflows to determine whether an opportunity is financially viable.

• Use NPV to compare alternative financing or partnership opportunities.
• Integrate NPV with DCF and other valuation methods for a holistic understanding of startup value.

Summary

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the core financial-based valuation methods and when to use each.
• Be able to apply EBITDA and revenue multiples, DCF, VC method, and NPV to tech startups with confidence.
• Evaluate startups from a financial perspective and support investment, partnership, or strategic decisions.
• Learn to combine multiple financial approaches to triangulate value and improve accuracy.

Format: Self-paced online course

Duration: ~3 hours

Course Materials:

• Video tutorials with step-by-step valuation walkthroughs
• Templates for each valuation method (downloadable and editable Excel templates), including an example company valuation and a blank model.
• Study notes

Dr. Sophie Laurenson, PhD / Executive MBA

CEO and Founder, MedDev Central

With 20 years of experience in the medical device industry�“as a startup founder, corporate scientist, and investor, I’ve led and advised on valuations across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts to due diligence and exit. My work spans financial modelling, IP strategy, corporate partnering and designing development and commercialisation plans specifically structured to maximise asset valuation.

I’ve had the privilege of working with startups, corporates, and investors to navigate the complex dynamics of the MedTech landscape, aligning innovation with market needs and long-term value creation. I’m especially passionate about building pathways for medical devices that are not only clinically and commercially viable but also socially and environmentally sustainable.

LinkedIn Profile

• Startup founders and co-founders
• CFOs, COOs, and startup operators
• Advisors, accelerators, and incubators
• Technology transfer offices (TTOs)
• Corporate intrapreneurship and open innovation/investment functions
• Early-stage investors evaluating opportunities

No legal or finance degree required�“just a desire to understand the real value of your business.

Need a custom package?

We offer tailored solutions for large teams, academic institutions, and accelerators.

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Financial support is available for female founders and those from select low and middle-income countries (LMICs).