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I have my startup going along nicely. It's a social app on mobile phones. Users start on boarding and using it. I have invested quite a lot of cash to get to this point. Say 100k for the sake of the discussion. The app doesn't bring any cash but has a great potential. I'm not worried about that at this point. If and when I will need investors what and how should invaluable the company? If it is based on income then zero. Based on potential then 3m $... How does that work this seems random and based on luck.. Thanks

Im not sure if i understood your question, but here i go:

There are a few metrics that can be used (typically thought at MBA programs) but obviously accessible to leveraged investors through advisors and or legal aids.

These metrics give an idea on value based on marketable assets, capital investments, liquidity, etc. depending on the startup's nature.
Aside from the above, an investor pretty much decides on the spot. My first startup was funder out a simple idea being pitched and funding got me through beta, at which point we saw it was not worth pursuing. My second startup I funded myself after selling a company and then a group of investors valued the startup based on users (freemium model) and potential market cap. - for a market cap number you have to be reasonable too. Just because the market is worth 100billion doesnt mean you can cap at that.-
Depending on the amount you ask for and who you pitch to, an investor might want to do a combination of revenue, users, assets, patents, contracts, pre orders, etc...

If you need help crafting a pitch or giving you feedback give me a call.

Best of luck.


Answered 9 years ago

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