Venture Capital Method
The Venture Capital Method (VC Method) is a common approach to valuing early-stage startups and is particularly useful when trying to assess the potential return on investment in a startup. In general, it is useful when certain circumstances exist, for example: the startup does not have a profit track record or a significant balance sheet; there is a highly scalable business model; the investor is considering financing a startup; the company is trying to attract outside investors.
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The VC Method can be useful when evaluating startups where the company's future potential is more important than its past performance. However, it is also important to consider other factors, such as the management team, business model and target market, to evaluate the overall investment.