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The comparable method, one of several methods for calculating start-up valuations
The comparables method involves valuing a start-up by comparing its characteristics with those of similar companies that have recently been traded. Simply put, if a technology start-up has annual sales of €1 million and similar companies have sold for a multiple of 5 times. But it’s not that simple…