

(Online) Startup Valuation Workshop: What Are You Really Worth?
Wondering how much your startup is really worth and how to justify it to investors?
This hands-on workshop is led by David Gilgur, Founding Partner at Blue Lake VC, one of the UK’s leading early-stage funds backing immigrant founders. With years of experience helping global teams build investable companies from day one, David will take you through the core principles that shape your valuation — and how to communicate it with clarity and confidence.
In a group of no more than 10 participants, we'll break down what really drives your valuation and how investors think.
What we'll cover:
Startup vs Traditional Valuation Models
Factor 1: Market
Factor 2: Traction
Factor 3: Your X-Factor
Factor 4: Funding Needs
Factor 5: Dilution
Factor 6: The Investor Lens
Factor 7: Future Round Strategy
Expect no-fluff frameworks, real-world examples, and honest conversations about what matters to VCs when putting a price on your startup.