The Rise in Demand for Debt Financing
Venture capital’s down market has made it more challenging for startups and growing tech companies to access capital through VCs, causing a rise in companies seeking non-dilutive debt capital.
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Facing An Impending Recession: How To Manage Your Capital in a Declining Economy
Even if access to working capital is limited, companies can continue to grow and seize opportunity by leveraging some smart investment strategies.
The Use and Abuse of the Market Approach for Valuing Growth-Stage Tech Companies
The market approach uses performance indicators in the competitive marketplace to determine the expected growth of a subject company. When performed properly, it offers a reliable snapshot of the subject company’s value. Too often, though, the market approach is poorly orchestrated, and even manipulated.
Q2 2022: PIUS’ Quarterly Recap
PIUS had a record year in 2021, and we have hit several new benchmarks in the second quarter of 2022 – and our well on our way to surpassing 2021’s record.
How to Make a Successful Technology Pivot
In PIUS’ analysis of growth-stage technology companies, a surprisingly common thread we see is how frequently a pivot can drive success.
When Should a Growing Technology Company Seek Debt Financing?
In many growth-stage technology companies, the question about when to raise equity or seek debt financing can raise many questions and considerations. It’s important to make the distinction that, generally, debt is not a substitute for equity, but rather they can be very complimentary. Debt also comes in many forms and for different purposes. Typically, when …
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Valuing High-Growth Technology Firms
Wide-ranging valuation opinions are commonplace for dynamic young companies. Understanding how valuation analysts account for these challenges can help to decipher the confusing differences in opinions.
Types of Intangible Assets
With the rise of technology companies beginning in the 1990’s, businesses look less and less “traditional,” with intangible assets overtaking tangible assets in both quantity and value.
5 Things We Examine in a Technology Assessment
When evaluating a company’s intellectual property, we consider credit, technology, and other intangible value. These are five areas we typically consider when conducting a technology assessment.
Q1 2022: PIUS’ First Quarter Recap
PIUS experienced a year of growth in 2021, and if the first few months of 2022 are any indication, we can expect to outpace that growth significantly, year-over-year.