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by a searcher from American InterContinental University - Atlanta
in 930 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA

3w ago

Valuation Question

In the EdTech / Curriculum space I have a $13M a year revenue carve out running a $6M EBITDA. What do you think the value is?

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reply by a searcher 2w ago
from Harvard University in Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Here in Europe, I've seen multiples for business of that size in the high single-digit, although they might be in contraction given AI impact on SW. I would not count on multiple rerating.

reply by an intermediary 2w ago
from The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL, USA

Agree with many inputs. A light asset, high margin deal like this often has high equity and high rollover. Example: P=$70 M consisted of $20 M debt, plus $30 M buyer Equity plus $20 M roll-over equity. Seller owning 40% going forward.