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PDFPrivate Capital Engine
Web-based solution for rapid valuationof complex capital structures
- Instant Option Pricing Model (OPM) Backsolve evaluations according to International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV)/American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines
- Real-time scenarios & exit waterfall simulations
- Automated, audit-proof reports at the touch of a button
Fast and accurate evaluation of complex capital structures
The valuation of complex capital structures and individual share classes poses considerable challenges for companies. Traditional spreadsheet models are time-consuming, error-prone and require in-depth expertise in option pricing theory. Conventional methods reach their limits, especially in the case of start-ups with multi-level shareholding structures.This is where our web-based valuation solution comes in: The Private Capital Engine shows how much a company is worth and who would receive how much under different scenarios. Our valuation tool replaces error-prone spreadsheets with reliable results and generates professional reports that are immediately available for download. The PwC solution was developed specifically for start-ups and complex ownership structures, providing users with fair and consistent results for all types of investor shares.
Benefits
10x
Faster evaluations
Get instant results instead of weeks of Excel work. The Private Capital Engine delivers accurate valuation results in seconds. With the clear OPM Backsolve valuation approach, all share classes are valued simultaneously in our easy-to-use web app. Scenarios update in real time and immediately reflect your changes, allowing you to make informed decisions quickly.
0%
Error rate
With its automated processing of complex capital structures and intuitive user interface, Private Capital Engine replaces slow, error-prone spreadsheets and delivers accurate results when evaluating your capital structure. This completely eliminates calculation errors.
360°
cap table coverage
All equity instruments and share classes are valued simultaneously. Our web-based valuation software simulates payout waterfalls for full transparency regarding distribution in the event of exits and financing events. The Private Capital Engine is modularly expandable – for example, to include accounting workflows (e.g. IFRS 2/ASC 718), tax processes and transaction-based fair value analyses. In addition, further capital instruments such as SHLs, convertible bonds and SAFEs will be available in the future.
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Compliance
The solution follows market-driven valuation parameters and the recognised International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines – for audit-proof and transparent valuations and maximum audit security. The automatically generated reports are immediately available for download and distribution to those responsible for audit, tax and transaction processes.
Precise capital evaluations in four steps
Private Capital Engine combines OPM Backsolve with state-of-the-art technology for instant, methodologically sound start-up valuation. From waterfall modelling to exit simulation, evaluate your risk capital and private equity within an intuitive web app.
01Capturing complex capital structures and cap table modelling
Record your capital structure with all share classes, preferential rights and financing rounds in the intuitive user interface of our start-up valuation tool. The Private Capital Engine even processes multi-level waterfall models and automatically allocates equity to the various instruments – without error-prone Excel spreadsheets.
Private Capital Engine
Web-based real-time valuation solution for complex capital structures with
- OPM backsolve valuation according to IPEV/AICPA guidelines
- Real-time scenario and exit waterfall simulations
- Automatically generated, professional reports
- Peer group insights for market data collection (at no extra cost)
From €9,000
per user/per year
Who is Private Capital Engine suitable for?
Our web-based valuation tool, Private Capital Engine, is aimed at CFOs, M&A teams, managers, and corporate accounting and finance teams in companies with 50 or more employees. Start-ups and high-growth companies with complex capital structures benefit particularly from this solution. Private Capital Engine supports, for example, the valuation of share-based payments (IFRS 2/ASC 718) in a tax context and fair value analyses for transactions.
What are the technical requirements?
Private Capital Engine is a fully web-based SaaS solution. All you need is a modern web browser and a stable internet connection. No local installation is required, so you can start evaluating your capital immediately, regardless of your location.
What distinguishes the Private Capital Engine from traditional Excel models?
Traditional spreadsheets are time-consuming, inaccurate and difficult to scale. Our start-up valuation tool replaces these error-prone Excel workflows with an intuitive, web-based interface that provides instant calculations, complex capital structure modelling and real-time scenario analysis. Automated processes significantly reduce the likelihood of manual errors, while standardised inputs for complex capital tables deliver consistent and auditable results.
What is OPM Backsolve and how does it work?
OPM stands for Option Pricing Model and uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to allocate the total value of a company to different share classes. Backsolve means that the current share price is calculated backwards so that it corresponds to the price actually paid by investors. The methodology follows the recognised IPEV and AICPA guidelines.
Can scenarios and exit waterfalls be simulated?
Yes, our web-based valuation software for venture capital and private equity enables real-time scenario analysis and exit waterfall simulations for simple to highly complex capital structures. Adjustments to assumptions are updated immediately, allowing you to visualise the distribution of proceeds across different instruments within seconds and make informed decisions.
Which instruments and share classes are supported?
Private Capital Engine values all equity instruments and share classes simultaneously in a single run – including the complete mapping of multi-level preferential rights and complex waterfall models. In future, we also plan to integrate debt and mezzanine instruments such as shareholder loans (SHLs), convertible bonds and SAFEs into our web-based valuation software.
How are the results documented?
The Private Capital Engine automatically generates professional, auditable reports. These are ideal for internal documentation, communication with stakeholders and auditing. The standardised outputs ensure transparency and traceability.
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