Introducing ScaleX Invest’s Convertible Debt Valuation Module: Simplify Complex Analyses

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Introducing ScaleX Invest’s Convertible Debt Valuation Module: Simplify Complex Analyses

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In an environment where financial instrument flexibility is crucial to supporting the growth of startups, convertible debt has emerged as an indispensable tool. ScaleX Invest is innovating with the launch of a module specifically designed to simplify the valuation of these complex instruments.

Why Use Convertible Debt?

A Key Asset for Investors

Convertible debt enables investors to reduce their exposure to risk while participating in the growth of businesses. On one hand, it ensures repayment through interest or a premium in case of non-conversion. On the other, it provides an option to convert into equity, offering significant returns if the company develops successfully. This instrument is particularly favoured in environments where valuations evolve rapidly, such as Private Equity and Venture Capital, as it provides essential flexibility to navigate market uncertainties.

A Flexible Solution for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs, convertible debt is a financing solution that limits immediate dilution of their capital. By linking conversion to future events, such as a fundraising round or a specific valuation threshold, it allows them to maintain a certain level of control over their shareholding structure. It is often used as a financial bridge between funding rounds, offering resources without immediately impacting the equity structure.

Complex Valuation Challenges

Managing Uncertainty

Valuing convertible debt involves multiple assumptions linked to uncertain events, such as a fundraising round or an exit. Anticipating these scenarios, particularly the probability of conversion, makes the analysis especially intricate.

Choosing the Right Approach

Two primary methodologies are commonly applied in valuing convertible debt. The first approach treats it as pure debt, focusing on the expected repayment cash flows. The second approach considers it as equity, basing the valuation on the potential for conversion and the company’s anticipated future value. Each of these methodologies carries distinct financial implications and requires careful consideration of assumptions to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Determining the Discount Rate

The discount rate reflects the level of risk associated with both the company and the instrument. Identifying the appropriate credit spread based on the risk profile is challenging, as it requires modelling both default risk and market uncertainties. This is particularly complex in the Venture Capital domain due to the limited availability of comparable data.

ScaleX Invest’s Multi-Asset Valuation Platform Covers Convertible Debt

Define the Instrument’s Parameters

The ScaleX Invest module allows users to input all the necessary parameters for accurate valuation:

  • Nominal value
  • Interest rate (capitalised or not)
  • Valuation cap and floor
  • Non-conversion premium, among others 

Model Different Scenarios

Once the parameters are configured, users can model various scenarios based on their conversion assumptions, with the module automatically generating indicators such as NAV, MOIC, and IRR to enable swift, data-driven valuation.

  • Conversion at the current equity valuation: a theoretical scenario based on the company’s fair value.
  • Conversion at an anticipated pre-money valuation: ideal for assessing the impact of an upcoming fundraising round.
  • Valuation as pure debt: useful when conversion is deemed unlikely. 

Partnership with Aether

A Leading Private Debt Agency

Founded in 2015, Aether Financial Services is one of France’s leading private debt agencies. The firm supports complex transactions, taking on key roles such as loan agent, administrative agent, and calculation agent.

Exclusive Data Access

Thanks to this partnership, ScaleX Invest benefits from an exclusive database of private debt transactions. This data is used to model precise credit spreads tailored to each company’s specific characteristics, ensuring reliable and robust valuations.

Why Choose ScaleX Invest?

  • Exclusive Data Access: Gain access to a unique database of private transactions, enriched by years of in-depth analysis in the tech sector.
  • Automation and Simplicity: Reduce the risk of errors and streamline your analyses with automated calculations and an intuitive interface.
  • Validated Models: Our models, backed by over 10 years of research, provide reliable and robust valuations tailored to your needs. 

FAQ

What is convertible debt?

Convertible debt is a hybrid instrument combining the features of a debt instrument and an option to convert into equity, often contingent on future events.

What scenarios are used to value convertible debt?

The main scenarios include conversion into equity, valuation as pure debt, or conversion based on an anticipated pre-money valuation.

How does ScaleX Invest ensure valuation accuracy?

By leveraging exclusive data provided by Aether Financial Services and backtested valuation models, ensuring robust predictions tailored to current market conditions.

What role does Aether play in this partnership?

Aether provides exclusive data on private debt transactions, enabling the modelling of precise credit spreads and enhancing the reliability of valuations

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