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  • January 1998 (Revised January 1999)
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A Note on Valuation in Entrepreneurial Ventures

By: Paul A. Gompers
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Abstract

Discusses various valuation methodologies for analyzing entrepreneurial firms. Gives a description of the methodologies and describes when each method is appropriate.

Keywords

Valuation; Business Ventures; Entrepreneurship

Citation

Gompers, Paul A. "A Note on Valuation in Entrepreneurial Ventures." Harvard Business School Background Note 298-082, January 1998. (Revised January 1999.)
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