Review of global practices in valuation of venture companies-startups

Market valuation of startups is one of the key tasks for investors, entrepreneurs, and analysts. Properly determining the value of such companies at each development stage allows for making well-founded strategic decisions. However, the process of evaluating startups significantly differs from that of mature companies, as they often have limited financial history, uncertain growth prospects, and considerable risks. There are many methods and approaches to valuation the market value of startups worldwide, each with its own advantages and limitations. Some methods are based on the analysis of financial indicators, others on the assessment of market potential and product uniqueness, and still others on expert evaluations and analogies with already successful projects. This article examines the most common global practices for startups valuation.