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ESOP Valuation for a High-Growth Technology Startup

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Challenge

The client, a fast-growing SaaS startup with 100+ employees, needed a defensible ESOP valuation framework ahead of a Series B funding round, withinvestors requiring an independent, audit-ready fair value assessment within a tight 2 week timeline.

Our Approach

Performed a detailed valuation analysis using Black-Scholes method, assessed the plan's vesting structure and exercise terms, benchmarked againstcomparable industry valuations, and delivered a fully documented report aligned with applicable accounting standards.

Outcome

Delivered the valuation report 3 days ahead of the funding round close, supporting a successful raise of $50M. The report was accepted by investorsand auditors without revision, and the client has since engaged iActuary for 2 consecutive years of ongoing ESOP compliance reporting.