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🚀 For Founders · Angels · Advisors · Business Owners

Know exactly what your
startup or business is worth

ValQ runs 8 proven valuation methods on your startup or private company in 60 seconds. Full PDF report with VC term sheet, EBITDA normalisation and legal disclaimers. The same analysis that costs $5,000–$15,000 when hired out.

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8
Valuation methodologies in every report
60s
Average time to get your valuation
$5K+
Saved vs hiring a professional valuator
$0
To get started — free tier, no card
Who it's for

Built for everyone in the deal ecosystem

From first-time founders to seasoned M&A advisors — ValQ gives everyone the same institutional-grade analysis.

👨‍💻
Startup Founders
Know your number before walking into any investor meeting. Negotiate from data, not instinct.
👼
Angel Investors
Quickly assess whether a founder's valuation is reasonable before committing time to due diligence.
🏦
Private Equity Analysts
Screen deals faster. Run EBITDA normalisation and multiple-method analysis on target companies before deeper diligence.
💼
M&A Advisors
Generate defensible valuations for buy-side and sell-side mandates. White-label PDF with your firm's context.
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Business Owners
Planning a sale, succession or partner buyout? Get a proper EBITDA-normalised valuation with full add-back workings.
📋
Accountants & CPAs
Run valuations for clients in minutes. Supports estate planning, succession, business sale and shareholder disputes.
🤝
Business Brokers
Price listings correctly from day one. Full SDE and EBITDA normalisation with industry comparable multiples.
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Family Offices
Valuation support for private investments, succession planning and inter-generational wealth transfers.
Process

3 steps. 60 seconds.

No spreadsheets. No waiting. No sales calls.

1
Enter your financials
Revenue, expenses, growth rate, stage, business type. Simple guided form — no finance degree needed. Upload P&L or enter manually.
2
QAOA engine runs 8 methods
Our quantum AI runs DCF, Berkus, Scorecard, VC Method, Revenue Multiple, EBITDA, First Chicago and Asset-Based simultaneously.
3
Download your PDF report
Professional PDF with blended valuation, Bear/Base/Bull range, VC term sheet, methodology notes and legal disclaimers for AU/US/UK.
Use cases

When you need a valuation

Every deal, transaction and decision that depends on knowing what a business is worth.

🌱
Raising a seed or Series A round
Set your pre-money valuation with data. The VC Method works backwards from your exit to show what investors should pay today.
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Selling your business
Get full EBITDA normalisation with 14 add-back lines. Know your SDE, EBITDA multiple and realistic market price before you list.
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Partner buyout or restructure
Neutral, data-driven valuation to resolve partner disputes or buy out a co-founder. Defensible methodology both sides can review.
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Business acquisition due diligence
Run EBITDA normalisation on target companies. Model Bear/Base/Bull scenarios before submitting an offer.
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Estate and succession planning
Documented business valuation for estate purposes, family trusts or inter-generational transfers. Includes legal disclaimers.
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Business loan or refinancing
Support your loan application with a professional valuation report. Banks want to see a defensible number, not a guess.
Private company & business valuation

Full EBITDA normalisation —
not just a multiple

Most valuation tools apply a generic multiple to your reported profit and call it done. ValQ's Business Valuation plan runs a full normalisation — the same process a qualified business valuator or M&A advisor would charge $5,000–$15,000 to complete.

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  • 3-year P&L financial statement input
  • 14 add-back lines (owner salary, depreciation, one-offs, personal expenses, family wages)
  • 8 standard deduction lines (market rent, replacement staff, capex requirements)
  • SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) calculation
  • Normalised EBITDA vs reported EBITDA bridge
  • Industry comparable multiples
  • All 8 valuation methods applied to normalised figures
  • M&A-standard PDF with full methodology appendix
  • File upload: PDF annual reports, Excel, CSV
  • Legal disclaimers for AU, US, UK, global
Valuation engine

8 methods. One report.

Every method explained in plain English. Each one weighted appropriately for your business stage.

⚛️ DCF Analysis
All stages
Projects future cash flows and discounts back to today's value using WACC. The gold standard for profitable businesses.
🔵 Berkus Method
Pre-revenue
Values idea, prototype, team quality, strategic relationships and product rollout. Developed by angel investor Dave Berkus.
📊 Scorecard
Early stage
Benchmarks your startup against similar funded companies across 7 weighted factors including team, market size and traction.
🎯 VC Method
Fundraising
Works backward from exit value to calculate what a VC would pay today to achieve their target return multiple.
📈 Revenue Multiple
Growth
Applies industry revenue multiples to ARR/MRR. Standard for SaaS, subscription and marketplace businesses.
💰 EBITDA Multiple
Profitable
Industry EBITDA multiples applied to normalised earnings — the standard method for SME business sales and M&A transactions.
🎲 First Chicago
All stages
Probability-weighted Bear/Base/Bull scenario model. Produces a valuation range rather than a single misleading number.
📉 Asset-Based
Asset-heavy
Net asset value calculation for property, manufacturing, distribution and other asset-heavy businesses.
How we compare

ValQ vs the alternatives

No demo required. No desktop software. No $5,000+ engagement fee.

Feature ⚛️ ValQ Other Valuation Tools Hired Valuator
Startup valuation✓✓✓
Private company / SME✓Varies by tool✓
Public stocks + crypto✓——
EBITDA normalisation✓Basic, if any✓
No demo / sales call required✓Varies by toolEngagement needed
Results in minutes✓Varies — some require hoursDays to weeks
VC term sheet calculator✓Add-on or missingSeparate document
PDF with legal disclaimers✓Varies by tool✓
Web + mobile + chat bot✓Usually web only—
ESG / Green Score✓——
Quantum probability range (vs single number)✓——
PriceFrom $59/moVaries — per-report or subscription$3K–$15K per engagement
What's included

Everything in one report

📄
Professional PDF Report
Multi-page report with executive summary, all 8 methods, EBITDA bridge, methodology explanations and full legal disclaimers for AU, US and UK jurisdictions.
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VC Term Sheet Calculator
Pre-money / post-money valuation, share price, dilution calculator, SAFE note modelling, liquidation preference, option pool analysis. Everything a founder needs before a funding round.
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EBITDA Normalisation Workings
Full add-back and deduction worksheet. 14 add-back lines including owner salary, depreciation, personal expenses. 8 deduction lines including market rent and replacement staff costs.
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Quantum Probability Engine
QAOA algorithm runs 1,024 probability scenarios per valuation — not one number but a full Bear/Base/Bull distribution. Honest uncertainty beats false precision.
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Financial File Upload
Upload your P&L as PDF, Excel (.xlsx) or CSV. ValQ extracts key figures automatically. Or enter manually in the guided wizard — whichever is faster for you.
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ESG Green Score
Environmental, Social and Governance rating included on every report. Increasingly important for investors, acquirers and lenders in 2026.
Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

No demo. No contract. No credit card for free tier. Pay with PayPal or crypto.

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$0/forever
  • 3 valuations per month
  • All 8 methods shown
  • Summary result
  • VC term sheet preview
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🚀 Startup Founder
$59/month
  • 30 startup valuations/month
  • All 8 valuation methods
  • Full PDF + legal disclaimers
  • VC term sheet calculator
  • EBITDA add-backs & SDE
  • 25-term VC glossary
  • All 12 business types
  • Green Score ESG
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🏢 Business Valuation
$99/month
  • 20 full P&L valuations/month
  • 3-year financial input wizard
  • 14 add-back lines
  • 8 deduction lines
  • EBITDA normalisation bridge
  • Industry comparable multiples
  • M&A standard PDF report
  • File upload: PDF, Excel, CSV
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Ideal for brokers, accountants & M&A advisors
💼 M&A Professional
$249/month
  • 50 full valuations/month
  • Everything in Business plan
  • Multiple companies (up to 10)
  • Bulk export CSV/JSON
  • REST API access
  • Priority support
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FAQ

Common questions

How accurate is the valuation? ▾
ValQ uses the same methodologies as professional valuators — DCF, comparable multiples, VC method, EBITDA normalisation. Accuracy depends on the quality of financials you input. The QAOA engine generates a probability distribution (Bear/Base/Bull) rather than false precision. For high-stakes transactions (selling your business, Series A), always verify with a licensed valuator or accountant — our PDF includes this disclaimer explicitly.
Can I use this report with investors or in a sale process? ▾
Yes. The PDF report is suitable for sharing with angels and seed investors as a reference valuation, and with business brokers or buyers as an indicative price. Every report includes legal disclaimers stating it is an AI-generated estimate, not a formal licensed valuation. For institutional raises (Series A+) or formal business sales, a qualified valuator should co-sign. ValQ is excellent for initial negotiation positioning and due diligence preparation.
What's the difference between the Startup and Business Valuation plans? ▾
The Startup Founder plan is designed for early-stage companies — it includes all 8 methods, VC term sheet and PDF, optimised for pre-revenue to Series A companies. The Business Valuation plan adds the full 3-year P&L financial statement wizard, EBITDA normalisation with 14 add-back lines and 8 deduction lines, industry comparable multiples, and an M&A-standard PDF suitable for business sale, partner buyout or succession planning contexts.
What if my startup has no revenue? ▾
Fully supported. The Berkus Method and Scorecard Method are specifically built for pre-revenue businesses. The VC Method works from your projected exit value. You'll typically get 3-4 applicable methods with clear explanations of which ones apply at your stage, and which to use when speaking with investors.
What is EBITDA normalisation and do I need it? ▾
EBITDA normalisation adjusts your reported profit for owner-specific costs (excess owner salary, personal vehicle, family wages above market rate) and one-off items (legal disputes, COVID costs, non-recurring consulting fees). This reveals what the business truly earns under normal ownership — which is what a buyer pays for, not your current reported profit. Essential for any established business being sold or acquired. Optional for early-stage startups with minimal owner benefits.
Do you have an API for advisors and brokers? ▾
Yes — the M&A Professional plan includes REST API access, allowing you to integrate ValQ valuations into your own client portal or CRM. The API returns the full valuation JSON including all 8 methods, EBITDA normalisation workings, and the quantum probability distribution. Contact us after signing up for API documentation.

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