Frequently Asked Questions - Valuation & Deal Term Database
What types of companies are in the Valuation & Deal Term Database?
VCExperts tracks companies located in the United States which have raised venture capital or institutional funding. Subscribers can search by geographic region, industry sector, company description and more.
Where does your data come from?
VCExperts professionals retrieve and analyze publicly available regulatory filings on the private companies. The majority of our data collection comes from a private company’s Amended & Restated Certificate of Incorporation which are filed whenever new shares are sold. These legal documents include the price per share investors are paying, terms and conditions of the securities being offered, and other details into the capital structure of the private company.
How are the valuations derived?
Our analyst team is able to aggregate and analyze specific data from the public filings that assist in calculating post-money valuation estimates.
How is your data different from Cap IQ, Dow Jones, others?
The VCExperts professionals utilize actual regulatory filings to drive data collection versus survey methods typically used by other data providers. Thus, our information is accurate data, not survey estimates. VCExperts is the only commercially available database that reveals the specific terms & conditions of a private company’s financing event. Additionally, many of our subscribers have stated they are able to get more relevant valuation data points at a fraction of the cost of the larger dataproviders.
Who are your subscribers?
Venture Funds, Entrepreneurs, Investment Banks and others use the data for comparables research and in negotiating the pricing of new rounds, valuations, etc. In addition, major law firms use the database to help clients negotiate terms sheets, valuations and assist with business development efforts.