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Lone Star Business Valuation
VerifiedAustin, TX4.5 (6)
82.0/100
409A ValuationsFundraising & Recapitalizations
2026 · Strategic & Transactional
Top Fundraising & Recapitalizations Firms
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How much equity should you give up for that capital? Valuation answers the question that every fundraise and recapitalization turns on. These firms value enterprises ahead of venture rounds, private equity investments, debt raises, and ownership restructurings — giving founders and boards an independent anchor before negotiating with sophisticated investors who value companies for a living.
Firms in this category combine valuation credentials with live market data on financing terms. The best ones tell you what your company is worth and how investors will argue it's worth less.
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Golden Gate Appraisal
VerifiedSan Francisco, CA4.5 (6)
82.0/100
409A ValuationsComplex SecuritiesFundraising & Recapitalizations
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Charles River Valuation
VerifiedCambridge, MA4.5 (4)
80.0/100
409A ValuationsComplex SecuritiesFundraising & Recapitalizations
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Puget Sound Advisors
Bellevue, WA4.6 (7)
73.6/100
Complex SecuritiesFundraising & Recapitalizations
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How firms are ranked
Each firm receives a score out of 100 built from five weighted components: verified client reviews (30%), professional credentials such as ASA, CVA, ABV, CFA, and MAFF (25%), the depth of services offered relative to the category (20%), the firm's operational scale (15%), and years in business (10%).
The score is refreshed whenever a review is approved or firm data changes, and overall ranks are recomputed on a schedule so movement reflects real changes, not noise. Within a category or service, we re-rank using the same score restricted to firms that actually offer that work.
Rankings cannot be purchased. Featured placement in the directory is clearly labeled and never affects rank.
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