How to Prepare Your Business for Valuation

Valuation isn’t just a number, it’s a reflection of your startup’s credibility, traction, and future growth. This blog outlines how startups and SMEs can prepare for accurate business valuation.

Preparation Checklist:

- Standardized financial reports

- Market research and competitor data

- Business model clarity

- Cap table and investor details

- Revenue projections

- Intellectual property/assets

Types of Valuation Methods:

- DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)

- Comparable Transactions

- Asset-based valuation

Dugain Advisors helps founders with data preparation, selecting valuation methods, and issuing CA-certified reports trusted by investors and banks alike.

About Dugain Advisors:

Dugain Advisors is a seasoned and twice-awarded business advisory firm headquartered in Delhi, serving clients across India and globally. With an enriched legacy of working with 1000+ startups and SMEs, we specialize in company incorporation, regulatory compliance, and fundraising advisory. Our multidisciplinary team offers end-to-end financial, legal, and strategic advisory services, including Virtual CFO services, business valuation, due diligence, and tax compliance, designed for high-growth enterprises and funded startups. Recognized for our clarity-driven approach and real-world expertise, we empower founders to scale with confidence.