The most commonly used metrics are revenue multiples (EV/Revenue), EBITDA, the DCF method, or market comparisons (comps). In practice, for pre-profit startups, EV/Revenue or valuation based on potential is the dominant approach

Working with Duelity Intelligence is flexible—typically 4–8 hours per month for meetings, plus time to prepare materials. Most of the work (financial model, pitch deck, audit

Typically 3–6 months of intensive collaboration. During this time, we refine the product and market fit, as well as the investment documents and materials. This makes the fundraising process shorter and less stressful

In practice, founders who have an advisor on board close funding rounds faster and at a higher valuation than those who go it alone.

The sooner you get the basics in order (cap table, IP, agreements with the team and contractors, business model), the higher the valuation you’ll achieve and the fewer “red flags” will arise

The most common reasons include: a poorly prepared pitch (presentation), disorganized data, the lack of a clear business model, underdeveloped intellectual property, unrealistic financial projections, and a lack of understanding of what investors really expect.

Pre-Seed is the stage where you validate your idea, build an MVP (a prototype or minimum viable product), and gather initial evidence of traction (usually using your own funds). Seed is the first