FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions that get asked frequently
Where is the data coming from?
DealMatrix Multiples is built on a combination of public market data, macroeconomic indicators, and proprietary valuation and transaction datasets.
Publicly available capital market data provides the baseline for peer group analysis. This is systematically enriched with macro-economic variables and, most importantly, with proprietary data accumulated over years of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and M&A work by Venionaire and its DealMatrix team.
The result is not a simple aggregation of data, but a curated and contextualized valuation dataset.
How do you select and curate the data?
Data selection follows a rigorous, structured process:
Extraction of financial and economic data from high-quality, industry-standard sources enriched with a proprietary data foundation built and continuously refined by Venionaire DealMatrix over many years through Private Equity, Venture Capital, and M&A mandates.
Transformation to ensure compatibility which includes log transformations and aggregation by region.
Segmentation into EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA analytical streams.
Using mixed linear models to construct the proprietary Venionaire DealMatrix multiple, combining actual market observations, model-predicted values, and a conservative lower bound.
Final quality control, where anomalies and outliers are addressed to enhance reliability.
This workflow ensures the output is statistically solid, transparent, and valuation-ready.
How do you ensure data accuracy?
We ensure data accuracy through a multi-layered quality and modeling process:
Use of authoritative data sources for both financial and macroeconomic information.
Systematic data transformation, including logarithmic adjustments, frequency standardization, and regional aggregation, to reduce statistical noise.
Econometric mixed linear models that incorporate fixed (time and sector) and random (regional) effects, capturing complex interactions between markets and economic conditions.
Post-model validation, including correction of implausible values (e.g., negatives) and identification and treatment of statistical outliers.
These steps collectively ensure that our multiples are consistent, robust, and suitable for real-world valuation work.
How wide is the coverage?
Our coverage spans:
140+ industries,
Company stages (Pre-seed – Series E),
Major global regions,
supported by extensive macroeconomic datasets and market valuation inputs.
This allows us to deliver granular Private Equity multiples tailored to sector, phase, and geographic context.
Why use the Multiples App by Venionaire DealMatrix?
Because it goes beyond generic multiple databases.
DealMatrix Multiples combines:
Years of proprietary data collection
A proprietary valuation model
Deep capital-market and transaction expertise
Instead of static benchmarks, users receive market-realistic valuation ranges that reflect current conditions and transaction logic.
In short:
DealMatrix Multiples is built by practitioners, for practitioners.
What is the pricing of the product?
You can find more information about the subscription plans and prices here: https://dealmatrix.com/pricing
FAQ
Startup Valuation Engine
When do I need to calculate my company valuation?
A company valuation is required whenever ownership, capital, or strategic decisions are involved. Most commonly, this includes fundraising rounds, mergers or acquisitions, issuing employee equity or option plans, and shareholder transactions. Beyond transactions, valuations are also used to support strategic planning, assess growth scenarios, and benchmark the company’s development over time.
Can I value a pre-revenue company via Dealmatrix?
Yes. The Startup Valuation Engine is designed to evaluate startups of different stages (from Pre-seed to Series B+). The available methods are specifically common for fast-growing companies, across different industries.
Will I be able to update/change the valuation?
If you want to recalculate or edit an existing report, you are free to do so. However, the generation of a new report will cost another credit. For this reason, we recommend purchasing an annual subscription, which gives you enough credits to optimize your valuation.
Can I calculate different scenarios for the same valuation?
The multi-scenario discounted cash flow or First Chicago methods are available in DealMatrix as a standard. You can also make the company valuation based on five valuation methods available that will be shown in the report.
If you intend to calculate different scenarios, using different assumptions (e.g. different exit valuations, times to exit, discount rates, or multiples) you will need to purchase separate reports.
Annual subscription plans will allow you to use more credits at a better price per credit. One credit equals one report.
Are there experts available that could assist me with the company valuation?
We are aware that not every user is a valuation expert. For this reason, we partner with external advisory firms – such as Venionaire Capital – which experts can provide you with a consultation. Send us an email at hello@dealmatrix.com and we are happy to connect you.
What is the pricing of the product?
Opening an account in the Startup Valuation Engine is for free. Costs only apply when you want to create a valuation report for a certain project. We offer different projects, from one-time reports to annual subscriptions – the subscriptions allow users to generate a different number of reports per year.
One credit equals one report. If you run out of credits, you may also purchase additional credits as extra to your annual subscription at a low price. If you have extra credits you purchased left in one-year, you will find those added once you update your annual plan.
You can find more information about the subscription plans and prices here: https://dealmatrix.com/pricing