INVESTMENT RISKS IN STARTUP FINANCING AND METHODS FOR THEIR ASSESSMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19543626Keywords:
startup, investment risk, venture capital, startup valuation, due diligence, venture capital method, First Chicago method, real options, financing, innovative enterprise, uncertainty.Abstract
This article systematically examines the economic substance of investment risks inherent in the startup financing
process, their primary typologies, valuation methodologies, and management mechanisms. The study aims to analyze
the uncertainties specific to startup investments, synthesize risk assessment approaches employed in venture capital
practice, and propose an adaptive valuation model for startups. By integrating traditional and contemporary frameworks,
the research provides a comprehensive overview of how risk mitigation strategies influence the overall efficiency of
venture deals in high-uncertainty environments.
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