About this course: In addition to discounted cash flow method, multiple method is one of the most popular methods of firm valuation. PER is often used among financial professionals to make a quick-and-dirty estimate of a firm value. In this course, you are going to learn the concept and usage of PER, PBR and PSR. In addition to these basic multiple ratios, you are going to learn how to make an estimate of enterprise value and founder’s ownership before and after additional funding. Startups require a number of financings before IPO. After taking this course, you are going to be able to answer questions such as What the price per share should be given the startup’s estimate of earnings in the future; How many shares the founder should give up to raise additional capital; and so on? In the discounted cash flow method and multiple method, you are always given earnings or cash flows to make estimate of firm value. In this course, you are also going to learn how to generate cash flows or earnings from the financial statements. After taking this course, you will be able to understand the meaning of financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement and cash flow calculation.

Who is this class for: The target audience of this Specialization includes venture capitals, angel investors, and entrepreneurs, Particularly, entrepreneurs are wondering the value of their startups and how much ownership they need to give up to raise additional capital. It is same for angel investors. They are wondering how much ownership they need to ask in return for their investment. Venture capitals may know the value of startups better than entrepreneurs or angel investors but they need to communicate with startups how they value startups. This Specialization helps angel investors, entrepreneurs, and venture capitals understand and communicate the value of startups.

Created by: Yonsei University

Taught by: Hyun Han Shin, Professor
School of Business

Basic Info	Course 2 of 5 in the Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Specialization
Level	Beginner
Language	English, Subtitles: Korean
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	3.9 stars Average User Rating 3.9See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Valuation Based on Comparable Firms

In company valuation, the most often used multiples are PER, PBR, and PSR. PER is the ratio of stock price per share to earnings per share. Since most startups have negative earnings, you cannot use PER in starup. It is the reason why you should know PBR or PSR for startup valuation. After this module, you will be able to explain the concept of those multiples and calculate them easily.

4 videos, 3 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Video: Welcome Video
Video: 1.1 Valuation Based on Comparable Firms
Reading: 1.1 Slide
Video: 1.2 Valuation Based on Comparable Firms (1) PE Ratio
Reading: 1.2 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 1
Video: 1.3 Valuation Based on Comparable Firms (2) PB Ratio, PS Ratio
Reading: 1.3 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 2
Discussion Prompt: Comparison with Peers

Graded: Week 1

WEEK 2

Pre & Post-money valuation

Investors often talk about the pre-money or post-money valuation of a company at the time they invest. This module will introduce you to concepts of pre-money and post-money valuation. By the end of this module, you can distinguish pre-money and post-money valuation.

4 videos, 5 readings, 4 practice quizzes

Video: 2.1 Pre-money valuation
Reading: 2.1 Slide
Reading: Excel Template
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 1
Video: 2.2 Post-money valuation
Reading: 2.2 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 2
Video: 2.3 Rounds of financing (1)
Reading: 2.3 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 3
Video: 2.4 Rounds of Financing (2)
Reading: 2.4 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 4

Graded: Week 2

WEEK 3

Financial Statements

Financial statements summarize information about a firm. In order to evaluate and diagnose performance for your startup, your first step is to assess the company’s current condition and interpret financial statements. Thus, through this module, you will briefly learn main financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

3 videos, 4 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Video: 3.1 Financial Statements (1)
Reading: 3.1 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 1
Video: 3.2 Financial Statements (2)
Reading: 3.2 Slide
Video: 3.3 Cash Flow Calculation
Reading: 3.3 Slide
Reading: Excel Template
Practice Quiz: Practice Question 2

Graded: Week 3

WEEK 4

Cash Flow

In this module, you will learn cash flow identity which consists of cash flow to assets and cash flow to creditors and stockholders. Furthermore, you are able to calculate cash flow. Basically, this module is strongly related to module 3, financial statements. Students are encouraged to review all contents in module 3. Lastly, wrap-up review lecture are provided.

3 videos, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz

Video: 4.1 Cash Flow
Reading: 4.1 Slide
Video: 4.2 Cash Flow Calculation
Reading: 4.2 Slide
Practice Quiz: Practice Question
Video: 4.3 Review
Reading: 4.3 Slide
Reading: Excel Template
Discussion Prompt: Cash Flow Analysis

Graded: Week 4

Graded: Final Quiz

WEEK 5

Case Study

In this module, you will deal with Ysom, Inc which was founded in 2015 by Professor Shin and Professor Lee. The purpose of this module is to compute cash flows and create financial statements what you have learned during four weeks.

1 reading

Reading: Case Study Quiz: Ysom Inc.

Graded: Case Study Quiz (1)

Graded: Case Study Quiz (2)

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 of 18 ratings

Very clear overall at a pace I (non-financial savvy) can accept. But hope to solution to all questions in the future.

The course is simple and perfectly self contained. It is excellent as a primer on the topic or to refresh old knowledge. The examples are clear and so is the language. Of course it does not address in full the complexity and the ramifications of this approach.

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Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach

Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach

Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach