What is market value? How do you calculate it for a startup?

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The market value is the price that an asset or a company would fetch in the marketplace.

Method to evaluate market value for a big company (such as Google) listed on a stock exchange:

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Bottom line

A valuation is any number on which you and the investor get agreed. Also, an investor will ask for ownership or equity in your company in exchange for funds. Hence, it is essential to know all the aspects of market value for your startup to have a win-win situation on both sides.

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