Contingent Valuation
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
A valuation approach or deal concept where final value depends on future conditions, milestones, or outcomes rather than being fixed entirely upfront. It often appears in earnouts, structured financings, and uncertain markets.
In plain English: A valuation that depends partly on future events or results.
Example: "The buyer proposed contingent valuation tied to post-close revenue milestones."