Expert Valuation Services Across the United States

At Transaction Capital LLC, we simplify the complex world of business valuation. We provide independent, audit-defensible, and strategically accurate valuation reports that empower founders, CFOs, and financial leaders to make confident decisions. Our team of credentialed professionals-holding ABV®, ASA, CVA®, MRICS, and GRI designations-delivers institutional-grade quality at startup speed.

Whether you are a startup issuing equity options with Section 409A valuations, an established business planning M&A transaction, navigating complex litigation, or managing financial reporting under ASC 805/820, we are your trusted partner. We combine deep expertise with modern agility, ensuring your valuation is backed by real credentials and defensible methodology.

Why Business Valuations Matter

Accurate valuations are legally required for critical business events:

409A Equity Compensation

IRS requires defensible valuations for stock options/RSUs. Non-compliance triggers 20% penalties.

Fundraising & M&A

Investors and acquirers require professional valuations to justify deal pricing and equity stakes.

Financial Reporting

GAAP compliance requires valuations for goodwill (ASC 350), equity compensation (ASC 718), and asset valuations.

Tax & Legal

IRS demands valuations for estate/gift taxes, and courts require them for litigation and disputes.

Challenges Businesses Face with Valuations

Valuation errors are costly. Common pitfalls include:

  • Wrong Methodology - Incorrect valuation approaches result in defenseless reports that auditors and IRS reject. investors
  • Compliance Failures - Non-credentialed providers produce reports that fail USPAP, SSVS, and regulatory standards.
  • Slow Turnaround - In-house or unqualified vendors cause delays when you need results quickly (funding closes, equity grants pending).
  • Hidden Costs & Data Risk - Hourly billing + data monetization by platforms = unpredictable costs and privacy breaches.

Business Milestones That Require Valuations Services

Our services are specifically designed to empower America's growth leaders and established enterprises. We are the partners of choice for:

Our Valuation Services

How We Value Your Business: Three Methods. One Defensible Result.

A business valuation is a professional, systematic assessment of a company's economic value. It serves as the foundation for critical business decisions ranging from equity compensation to M&A transactions.

Transaction Capital LLC uses three globally accepted valuation methodologies to accurately assess your business:

Meet Our Founder & Principal Valuer

Dr. Gaurav B.

Founder & Principal Valuer

ABV®, ASA, CVA®, MRICS

Specialist in IRS-Compliant 409A & Complex Valuation Matters

Dr. Gaurav B. is the Founder and Principal Valuer of Transaction Capital LLC, a valuation and financial advisory firm providing independent, standards-based valuation opinions for startups, growth-stage companies, and established enterprises.

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Why Choose Transaction Capital?

Expert Credentials

ABV®, ASA, MRICS, and CVA® certified professionals delivering trusted valuations.

Fast Turnaround

Receive comprehensive reports within 2–5 business days.

Industry Leadership

2500+ valuations completed across 35+ industries.

Affordable Pricing

High-quality valuations starting at just $500.

Integrity You Can Rely On

USPAP, SSVS, and NACVA-compliant reports that meet the highest industry standards.

Audit-Ready Confidence

Compliant, accurate valuations with full audit support whenever you need it.

Top Talent

C-level leadership, alumni from leading business schools, and in-house research expertise.

People Powered

Our valuations are shaped by expert insights and rigorous methods — ensuring results that are reliable, defensible, and not machine-generated.

Our Valuation Process

1
Discovery

Initial Consultation

We understand your specific valuation needs, fundraising, 409A compliance, M&A, litigation, or regulatory and scope the engagement appropriately.

2
Gathering

Data Collection & Analysis

We gather financial statements, cap tables, business plans, and market data. Our team performs rigorous due diligence and scenario analysis.

3
Modeling

Valuation & Modeling

Our experts apply appropriate methodologies-DCF, OPM, market comparables, asset-based tailored to your situation and regulatory requirements.

4
Review

Professional Review & Quality Assurance

Before presenting your draft, our report undergoes independent review by ABV®, ASA, CVA®, MRICS professionals to ensure accuracy, compliance, and defensibility.

5
Feedback

Draft Review & Client Feedback

We present a draft for your feedback and questions. You review the analysis, methodology, and assumptions with complete transparency.

6
Support

Final Delivery & Ongoing Support

We incorporate your revisions and deliver a final audit-ready report signed by credentialed professionals within 2-5 business days. Audit defense support included if valuation is ever questioned.

Professional Affiliations

We’re proud to be members of renowned professional organizations, upholding best practices and the highest standards across all our valuation services.

Secure an Audit-Ready Valuation

Get a clear, defensible valuation from CVA®, ASA, ABV®, and MRICS-certified professionals — with reports that withstand IRS, SEC, and investor scrutiny.

Why We Are
Your Best Valuation Partner?

15+

Years of Experience

Decades of proven expertise in delivering accurate, audit-ready valuations.
2500

Successful Projects

A track record of precision and reliability across diverse industries.

Trusted by Leading Corporations

Proudly serving satisfied clients from the corporate world and beyond.

Comprehensive Liability Coverage

Fully insured with U.S.-based professional liability (E&O) coverage.

Expert Valuations Built for Your Industry's Complexities

From startups to energy firms, our certified experts deliver audit-ready reports designed for your sector's complexities.
Technology & SaaS

Fintech & Financial

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Manufacturing & Industrial
Real Estate

Energy, Oil & Gas

Consumer Goods & Retail

E-commerce & Digital Businesses
Education Technology

Telecommunications

Logistics & Transportation

Startups & Venture-Backed Companies
Professional Services

Healthcare & Medical

Media & Entertainment

Construction & Infrastructure

Valuations You Can Trust
Certified Experts. Transparent Pricing. Global Credentials.

Insights From Real Valuation Engagements

Words From Our Clients

★★★★★

Transaction Capital LLC delivered a high-quality Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis with exceptional responsiveness, professionalism, and depth. The team communicated clearly throughout the process and provided strong transparency around their methodology, allowing stakeholders to understand not just the conclusions, but the rationale behind them.

★★★★★

The work delivered by TXN Capital LLC on the IVS 105 valuation for our deeptech startup demonstrates great quality. Their clarity in documenting assumptions and methodologies ensures transparency and ease of understanding.

★★★★★

Working with Gaurav at Transaction Capital LLC for our 409A valuation was seamless and professional. He delivered a thorough, defensible report quickly and explained every detail clearly. Highly recommend for any startup seeking a reliable and efficient valuation partner.

★★★★★

Transaction Capital LLC, led by Dr. Gaurav, is truly the best in the business valuation space. I’ve seen the results firsthand — working with anyone else would be a waste of money. Believe me, they are the best.

★★★★★

Gaurav is very knowledgable in his field and was super helpful in his response and explanations. He finished the contract well before the deadline! Highly recommended. Thanks Gaurav

★★★★★

We got the Financial Model made by Gaurav which included all the standard things. Gaurav was helpful in explaining all the complex lingos and make it simple for us to understand. Strongly recommend him for getting FM made

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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