Not necessarily. Valuation serves as a reference point in time to determine the value of a company when investing. However, valuation is not a good way to calculate gain because there will always be some amount of dilution occurring as a company grows and issues additional shares.
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How can I directly buy shares in private companies?
What happens if the Company is acquired before an IPO can happen?
What happens when a company I’ve invested in through MicroVentures goes public?
Do I have to be an accredited investor to buy shares in private companies?
I just missed an offering for a company I’d like to invest in. How can I find out about a future offering?
If a company’s valuation goes up, does that mean my share value will go up?
Can I cancel my investment?
If I want to increase my investment, how do I do that?
Can I invest below the minimum investment?
What costs might I incur when I invest?