Pre-money comparison — Berkus vs Risk Factor Summation
Fill in both methods and compare the results. All values are in euros (€).
Comparison
Berkus Method
Risk Factor Summation
Results side by side
Berkus Method
€0
Risk Factor Summation
€0
Average of the two methods (suggested valuation)
€0
Min–max range
€0 – €0
Spread between methods
0%
The two methods should not be added together: they would double-count similar factors (e.g. the team). The average is a reference point, not an exact figure — use the range as a basis for negotiation.
Extension: combined post-money valuation
Post-money valuation (on average)
€0
Equity given to the investor
0%
Base assumptions
Standard Berkus convention: each driver can contribute up to this cap (historically $500k).
Value drivers level 1 = 20% of the max, level 5 = 100%
Berkus result
Pre-money valuation
€0
Base assumptions
Risk factors rating from −2 to +2, step 0.5
RFS result
Total risk adjustment
€0
Pre-money valuation
€0