Analysis

December 13, 2022

How do startup valuations actually work?

Enterprise value is at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now. But how exactly does valuing a startup work? And what happens when the market is in turmoil?


Amy O'Brien

11 min read

Revolut's CEO Nik Storonsky

It’s the golden question for any company: how much is your business worth? 

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Itxaso del Palacio, partner at Notion
Itxaso del Palacio, partner at Notion
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Virginia Bassano, investor at Eight Roads
Virginia Bassano, investor at Eight Roads
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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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