Purpose and requirement check
We confirm why the valuation is needed, which law or agreement applies and who must sign the report, before any modelling starts.
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Business and Startup Valuation in Bangalore
Our business valuation services in Bangalore help founders and owners put a well-reasoned number on what they have built, whether the trigger is a funding round, a share issue, a partner leaving or a sale. We show how the figure was reached, so you can stand behind it in a negotiation or in front of an authority.
A valuation is only as useful as the purpose it was prepared for. A figure that works in a pitch conversation may not satisfy the Companies Act, foreign-investment pricing rules or income-tax valuation rules. Bengaluru startups often discover this late, when a round is closing and the wrong kind of report is on file. We settle which valuation you need before any work begins.
Who it's for
Built for owners at this stage
- Startups setting a price for an angel, seed or priced round
- Companies issuing shares or other instruments that need a valuation on record
- Partners and shareholders agreeing a buy-out, an exit or the entry of a new partner
- Owners planning a sale or succession who want to know what the business is worth first
- Businesses receiving foreign investment that must meet pricing rules
What we hear
Problems we solve
- An investor has named a number and you have nothing to test it against
- You are not sure whether you need a registered valuer's report or only an internal estimate
- The projections behind the valuation do not tie back to your actual accounts
- A partner is leaving and each side has a different figure in mind
- An old valuation is on file, but the business has changed a great deal since
The work
What's included
Valuation analysis
Discounted cash flow, comparable companies and transactions, or net asset value, chosen to suit the stage and nature of the business, with the reasoning written down.
Projection review
The forecasts that drive the number are checked against past performance, so the valuation holds up when someone questions it.
Statutory valuation reports
Where the law requires a registered professional, the report is issued by our partner IBBI-registered valuers or Chartered Accountants. We prepare the data and handle their queries.
Negotiation summary
A plain note on the value range, the key assumptions and what moves the number, for talks with investors, buyers or partners.
Our approach
How we deliver it
We begin with your accounts, cap table, existing agreements and business plan, and ask what decision the valuation has to support. That answer fixes the method, the date the value is measured at, and whether the final report must come from a registered valuer.
We then build the numbers with you rather than around you. Founders see every assumption, can challenge it, and know which ones drive the result. When a statutory report is required, we coordinate with the registered valuer so the information they receive is complete and consistent, which keeps the process short and the report sound.
How we work
Understand first, then solve
- UnderstandHow your business actually runs
- DesignA solution that fits you
- ImplementProcesses, systems and tools, put in place
- Stay with youAs your business grows
Working together
How engagements usually run
Valuation is usually a project with a clear end point. Businesses that revisit their value every year or before each round sometimes fold it into a Virtual CFO retainer.
- One-time diagnosticA clear look at where the business stands and what to fix first.
- ProjectA defined piece of work, from setup to a restructuring or fundraise.
- Monthly retainerOngoing accounting, compliance and Virtual CFO support.
FAQ
Questions owners ask
How is a startup valued before fundraising?
Early-stage startups are usually valued on future potential rather than current profit. Common approaches include discounted cash flow on realistic projections, comparison with similar companies and recent deals, and the terms investors are offering in the market. The method should fit the stage of the business, and the assumptions should be ones you can explain to an investor.
Who can sign a valuation report in India?
It depends on the purpose. Valuations required under the Companies Act, 2013 must be carried out by a valuer registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Foreign-investment and income-tax rules prescribe their own professionals and methods. We confirm the requirement at the start and work with our partner registered valuers and Chartered Accountants accordingly.
Is a valuation for fundraising the same as a statutory valuation?
Not always. A valuation for a pitch helps you set and defend a price in negotiation. A statutory valuation is a formal report prepared under a specific law, for a specific date and purpose. One round may need both, and the two should tell a consistent story.
How long does a business valuation take?
Most of the time goes into gathering accounts, projections and documents. Once those are in place, the analysis moves quickly. We give you a timeline after seeing what information already exists.
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Statutory filings, legal documents and valuation reports are prepared and signed by appropriately qualified professionals (Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, advocates and IBBI-registered valuers) from our team and partner network. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.