New: Compare Startups, Annual Cash Back & Payback Time
We've shipped a few features to make evaluating startup acquisitions much faster.
1. Compare startups side by side
Instead of opening multiple tabs and manually comparing metrics, you can now compare startups in a single view.
See revenue, profit, asking price, ROI, payback period, and other key metrics side by side to quickly understand which opportunity offers the better value.
For example:
- Startup A: Asking Price: $120,000 | Annual Profit: $60,000
- Startup B: Asking Price: $180,000 | Annual Profit: $90,000
A side-by-side comparison makes it much easier to see which acquisition better matches your budget and investment goals.
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2. Annual Cash Back
One question every buyer asks is:
"If I buy this business today, how much money could it generate for me every year?"
Every listing now includes an Annual Cash Back estimate based on the business's current profit.
Example:
- Asking Price: $150,000
- Annual Profit: $75,000
Annual Cash Back: $75,000/year
This helps buyers quickly understand the earning potential without doing the math themselves.
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3. Payback Time
Buying a startup is an investment, so it's important to know how long it could take to recover your purchase price.
We've added Payback Time for every listing.
Example:
- Purchase Price: $150,000
- Annual Profit: $75,000
Estimated Payback Time: 2 years
This estimate assumes the business continues performing at its current profit level, giving buyers a simple baseline for evaluating the acquisition.
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Our goal with StartupIndex has always been to help buyers make decisions using numbers instead of guesswork.
More features are on the way, and we'd love to hear what would make your startup acquisition process even easier.
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