Venture Capital Valuation

Can anyone provide me with insight as to how I should value a company that is not projected to have positive earnings until about 5years out?

Would I take multiples approach (Comps) or go the DCF route? Also once I have year 5 revenue numbers what discount rate should I apply?

Any help is sincerely appreciated.

Thanks!

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I don't have experience either. But I think since it has 5 years financial number, you should go with DCF. I would love to hear about others' opinions on discount rate.

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