CapMaven Advisors
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Valuation engagement

Defensible value. Documented method. Done in days.

Independent valuations, 409A reports, and capital structure work for raises, exits, and equity grants.

Starting at
From $1,500
Timeline
2–4 weeks
Engagement type
Fixed scope, fixed fee, no retainer required
2–4 wk
Engagement length
3
Methods triangulated, min
200+
Comps screened per engagement
100%
IRS / HMRC defensible documentation
The model

Machines for speed. Humans for judgment.

AI handles

  • Multi-method triangulation
  • Public comp screening

Senior advisor owns

  • Method selection
  • Defensible commentary
How it runs

A clear cadence, not a black box.

Every engagement follows this rhythm. You always know what's happening this week and what ships next.

Day 1–3
01

Scope & data

Engagement scoping, data request, and material agreement review.

3 days
Day 4–10
02

Method selection

Senior advisor selects DCF, comps, transactions, asset; AI screens 200+ comps.

1 week
Week 2–3
03

Triangulation

Multi-method weighting with documented rationale.

1 week
Week 3–4
04

Report & defense

Final report, commentary, and reliance support.

1 week
What you receive

Deliverables, every engagement.

  • Valuation report with method commentary
  • Comparable companies & transactions workbook
  • DCF model with assumptions log
  • Capital structure recommendation (optional)
  • Board / IRS / HMRC ready documentation
  • Reliance letter for grantees or auditors
Best fit
  • Founders issuing equity grants (409A / EMI)
  • Pre-raise or pre-exit valuation alignment
  • Buy-sell agreements and partner exits
Not a fit
  • Statutory fair-value audits (we partner with licensed firms)
  • Real estate or pure asset appraisals
Common questions

Answers, before you ask.

Is this a 409A?

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Yes, for US private companies. We deliver IRS-safe-harbor 409A reports under our partner CPA review.

How often should we refresh?

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Annually, or after any material event: raise, acquisition, key hire grant, or revenue inflection.

Can you defend against audit challenge?

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Yes. Every report ships with a method memo and we sit alongside your CPA in any challenge.

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Book a free 20-minute discovery call, or go straight to a $400 CFO Diagnostic. The Diagnostic delivers a working read of your cash position, runway, and top 3 financial risks within two weeks. Whether you engage further or not, it's the clearest financial picture most founders have ever seen.