Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation
This systematic literature review explores the multifaceted qualitative factors influencing the valuation of Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) startups. These startups, characterized by rapid development cycles and disruptive technologies, face unique challenges and opportunities wi...
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| author | Maheshwari, Vishal Kumar, Senthil Yew, Beh Ching Wah, Ooi Bee Yee, Angelina Seow Voon Abdul Razak, Shazrul Ekhmar Ramachandran, Jayalakshmy |
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| description | This systematic literature review explores the multifaceted qualitative factors influencing the valuation of Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) startups. These startups, characterized by rapid development cycles and disruptive technologies, face unique challenges and opportunities within volatile markets. Key qualitative factors identified include Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Intellectual Property (IP), founder and management team characteristics, strategic partnerships, funding, geographical location, and business strategy. The review highlights the critical role these non-financial metrics play in assessing startup potential and valuation. Limitations arise from the scope of available evidence and reliance on secondary sources. The findings lead to the development of a nuanced evaluation framework that can assist startup founders in strengthening their qualitative factors, thereby achieving fair and robust valuations. This framework is crucial for guiding strategic decision-making, enhancing investor confidence, and supporting sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the evolving IT/IS landscape. |
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| spelling | upm-1199972025-09-22T03:45:32Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119997/ Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation Maheshwari, Vishal Kumar, Senthil Yew, Beh Ching Wah, Ooi Bee Yee, Angelina Seow Voon Abdul Razak, Shazrul Ekhmar Ramachandran, Jayalakshmy This systematic literature review explores the multifaceted qualitative factors influencing the valuation of Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) startups. These startups, characterized by rapid development cycles and disruptive technologies, face unique challenges and opportunities within volatile markets. Key qualitative factors identified include Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), Intellectual Property (IP), founder and management team characteristics, strategic partnerships, funding, geographical location, and business strategy. The review highlights the critical role these non-financial metrics play in assessing startup potential and valuation. Limitations arise from the scope of available evidence and reliance on secondary sources. The findings lead to the development of a nuanced evaluation framework that can assist startup founders in strengthening their qualitative factors, thereby achieving fair and robust valuations. This framework is crucial for guiding strategic decision-making, enhancing investor confidence, and supporting sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the evolving IT/IS landscape. Malque Publishing 2025-06-26 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119997/1/119997.pdf Maheshwari, Vishal and Kumar, Senthil and Yew, Beh Ching and Wah, Ooi Bee and Yee, Angelina Seow Voon and Abdul Razak, Shazrul Ekhmar and Ramachandran, Jayalakshmy (2025) Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 8 (12). art. no. e2025386. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2595-3982 https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/mr/article/view/8728 10.31893/multirev.2025386 |
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| title | Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation |
| title_full | Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation |
| title_fullStr | Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation |
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| title_short | Qualitative factors affecting IT/IS startups valuation |
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