Month: September 2017

Valuing a company is always a mix of science and art, especially for startups.  Historically the science has been pretty simple: Find comparable companies and do a multiple of earnings or revenue. However, three drivers of startup valuation have emerged that are changing the game. “Acquihire,” is the act of buying out a company for the skills and expertise of its staff. When Facebook buys a company like Hot Potato, it’s not for the revenue stream or products — it’s for the employees. Companies…