Research Guides: Starting a Business: Valuation

Valuation & Exit Strategies

PrivCo This link opens in a new window
Great for comparison, VC transactions, deal terms and valuation multiples for US private companies.
Frequent users will want to create an academic account using your SMU email address.
PitchBook This link opens in a new window
Great for comparison of VC transactions, deal terms and valuation multiples for global private companies.
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Private Company Valuation
Information from the PrivCo Knowledge Bank that outlines ways to determine a private company’s worth and know what drives its value.
Investopedia: Valuing Private Companies
Overview of how a Comparable Company Analysis works based on peer comparisons and estimated discounted cash flow.
Business Valuation Tools
Offers tips, examples and general methodologies to estimate your company's value.
Small Business Administration Close Your Business
Find guidance on planning to close, sell or transfer the business, with links to regulatory requirements.

Library Search - Advanced This link opens in a new window
Search for books on valuation and exit strategies for businesses.