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Case Study 07: Agritech Startup Valuation in Kolkata, India
This case study explores the valuation of a Kolkata-based agritech startup undertaken to support an early-stage fundraising round. Using a structured multi-method approach, including DCF, venture capital benchmarks, and comparable transaction analysis, the engagement focused on balancing scalability with execution, working capital, and sector-specific risks. The valuation provided a defensible reference point for investor negotiations and strategic decision-making.

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Case Study 06: Fintech Startup Valuation in Hyderabad, India
This case study explores the valuation of a Hyderabad-based fintech startup undertaken to support a seed-stage fundraising round. Using a structured multi-method approach, including DCF and comparable transaction analysis, the engagement focused on balancing rapid scalability with regulatory and execution risks. The valuation provided a defensible reference point for investor negotiations and enabled informed decision-making during capital raise discussions.

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Case Study 04: Healthtech Startup Valuation in Kolkata, India
Background Startup Venture D is a Kolkata-based healthtech company operating in the digital healthcare infrastructure space. Founded in early 2023, the company provides an integrated digital platform that enables hospitals, clinics, healthcare professionals, and patients to seamlessly access medical records, manage workflows, and automate operational processes. A key differentiator of the platform is its focus on interoperability of healthcare data across the broader healt

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Case Study 03: Dronetech Startup Valuation in Pune, India
Background Startup Venture C is a Pune-based dronetech company operating in the defence and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) space. Founded in 2021, the company designs and manufactures fixed-wing drones, quad-drones, and hex-drones for defence applications, supported by proprietary intellectual property, design patents, and in-house flight and ground control software. At the time of engagement, Startup Venture C was in seed stage (early stage venture), with strong defence-secto

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Case Study 02: Healthtech Startup Valuation in Bangalore, India
This case study explores the valuation of a Bangalore-based healthtech startup undertaken to support an upcoming fundraising round. Using a structured, multi-method approach including DCF, venture capital benchmarks, and market comparables, the engagement focused on deriving a defensible valuation range reflective of growth potential, sector dynamics, and early-stage risks. The valuation served as a practical reference point for investor negotiations and strategic decision-ma

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Case Study 01: Deeptech Startup Valuation in Bangalore, India
Background Startup Venture A is a Bangalore-based deeptech startup operating in the advanced battery and electric aviation ecosystem. Founded in early 2023, the company focuses on developing lightweight, high-performance lithium-ion battery solutions for drone and electric aviation applications. At the time of engagement, the startup was at the seed stage and preparing to raise institutional capital to scale product development, manufacturing, and market entry. Engagement

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Dec 16, 20254 min read


How to do Startup Valuations?
Explore why startup valuation is crucial in India for fundraise, investor confidence, and statutory filing. Learn how DCF analysis, Venture Capital Method and Comparative Analysis guides funding decisions in pre-seed, seed, pre-revenue, and Series A rounds. Gain insights to value your startup for investment, funding, and compliance in India’s dynamic ecosystem. Relevant for startups in Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Apr 8, 20259 min read


How to do Valuation of Startup using the Scorecard Method?
The Scorecard Method of Valuation is a way of estimating the value of a early-stage startup (usually pre-seed and seed stage).

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Jul 30, 20247 min read


Startup Valuation - Why and How
Explore why startup valuation is crucial in India for fundraise, investor confidence, and statutory filing. Learn how DCF analysis, Venture Capital Method and Comparative Analysis guides funding decisions in pre-seed, seed, pre-revenue, and Series A rounds. Gain insights to value your startup for investment, funding, and compliance in India’s dynamic ecosystem. Relevant for startups in Mumbai, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Kolkata, India.

CA Kartikeyan Khator
Jun 8, 20219 min read
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