AI Company Valuations
Get a credible, defensible valuation — built for the complexity of AI.
AI companies don't fit the standard valuation mould. Proprietary models, training data, and scalability potential require a specialist approach — and an AFSL-licensed adviser who can stand behind the numbers.
Sherwood Australia delivers investment-grade AI valuations trusted by founders, investors, and boards across Australia and internationally.
✓ AFSL Licence No. 563351 — legally compliant equity valuations
✓ 250+ valuations delivered across every sector
✓ Report turnaround typically within 14 days
✓ Confidential, obligation-free initial discussion
Why AI Valuations Require a Different Approach
Traditional valuation methods — EBITDA multiples, discounted cash flow, net asset value — were designed for businesses with predictable revenue and tangible assets. AI companies break every one of those assumptions.
At Sherwood, we assess the factors that actually drive value in AI businesses:
Algorithms, IP & Data Assets
Proprietary models, training data, and unique datasets form the backbone of value — and require specialist methodology to quantify.
Scalability & Competitive Moats
The defensibility and growth potential of the technology — including barriers to replication and market positioning.
Commercial Traction
Evidence of adoption, revenue, partnerships, and real-world market validation that signals future value.
Regulatory & Ethical Risk
Sector-specific constraints — including AI governance, data privacy regulation, and emerging compliance obligations — that can materially affect long-term value.
Our Methodology
There is no single formula for valuing an AI company. Sherwood applies a range of globally recognised methods, selected and adapted based on your company's stage, sector, and purpose of valuation::
Early-Stage Valuations
IP & Data Valuation
Market & Competition Analysis
Scenario Planning
Real options analysis, risk-adjusted NPV (rNPV), and milestone-based modelling — designed for pre-revenue or pre-commercialisation AI businesses.
Quantifying the value of proprietary datasets, trained models, algorithms, and platform infrastructure using income, cost, and market approaches.
Benchmarking your AI product against comparable companies and adoption curves in local and global markets to establish defensible market multiples.
Modelling a range of growth, adoption, and regulatory outcomes to capture the inherent uncertainty in early-stage AI businesses — and present investors with a credible range of value.
What's Included in Every AI Business Valuation
Every Sherwood AI valuation report is investment-grade, independently prepared, and tailored to your specific situation. A standard engagement includes:
Written Valuation Report
A comprehensive, professionally prepared report suitable for investor presentations, board use, or due diligence — including methodology, assumptions, and conclusions.
IP & Data Asset Assessment
Analysis of your algorithms, proprietary datasets, trained models, and platform infrastructure — with clear attribution of value to each component.
Comparable Market Analysis
Benchmarking against relevant comparable transactions and listed peers — locally and globally — to support your valuation with real market data.
Strategic Debrief Session
A live debrief session with Anthony Vago to walk through findings, discuss implications, and help you use the valuation effectively in negotiations or capital raise.
How It Works
Getting an AI valuation from Sherwood is straightforward. Most engagements are completed within 14 days from kickoff.
Step 1 —
Discovery Call
Step 2 —
Engagement & Data Gathering
Step 3 —
Analysis & Report Preparation
Step 4 —
Debrief & Delivery
15–30 min confidential conversation to understand your business, situation, and goals.
We send you a concise information request. You share financials, IP documentation, and company details.
Our team applies the appropriate valuation methodology and prepares your investment-grade report.
We walk you through the findings and deliver your final report — ready to use with investors, boards, or legal counsel.
Who We Work With
Founders & CEOs
You're raising capital, negotiating a strategic exit, or simply need to know what your company is worth — on paper and in a room full of investors. Sherwood's AI valuations help you:
• Present a credible, independently prepared valuation to investors and acquirers
• Articulate the value of your proprietary algorithms, training data, and IP
• Enter negotiations with confidence — backed by a defensible, AFSL-licensed report
Investors - VC, PE, Angel
Before committing capital to an AI opportunity, you need to know what you're actually buying. Our independent valuations ensure you:
• Gain clarity on the true worth of early-stage and scale-up AI companies
• Understand the key value drivers and risks before committing capital
• Benchmark opportunities against comparable global transactions and adoption benchmarks
Corporate & Government Partners
Entering a joint venture, licensing deal, or acquisition? Our independent assessments give all stakeholders a shared foundation to negotiate from:
• Robust, independent valuations to support strategic decision-making
• Clear identification of commercialisation potential and scalability risks
• Transparent, defensible methodology trusted by boards, legal teams, and regulators
What Our Clients Say
"Sherwood's team helped us articulate the value of our proprietary algorithms and clinical data in a way that investors could understand. Their valuation report became the foundation for our successful Series A raise."
Founder & CEO | AI Healthcare Startup
Series A Raise
"We engaged Sherwood Australia to provide an independent valuation of an AI-driven logistics platform. Their structured methodology and deep understanding of both technology and market dynamics gave us the confidence to move forward with our investment."
— Partner | VC
Pre-investment Due Diligence
"We approached multiple firms, but most wouldn't touch our company due to its complexity. Sherwood not only took it on — they delivered a valuation that gave us a solid footing in debt negotiations."
— Founder | AI-Driven HealthTech Platform
Debt Negotiation & Investor Readiness
"As a corporate partner exploring an AI joint venture, we relied on Sherwood's independent valuation to align stakeholders and guide negotiations. Their expertise in emerging technology sectors was invaluable."
— Strategy Director | ASX-Listed Technology Company
Joint Venture Structuring
Why Choose Sherwood Australia?
Did you know? ASIC requires an AFSL licence for any valuation involving company equity.
Many accountants, advisers, and online valuation tools cannot legally perform equity valuations in Australia. Sherwood Australia holds AFSL Licence No. 563351 — meaning your valuation is fully compliant, professionally indemnified, and legally defensible.
AFSL-Licensed
One of the few boutique advisory firms in Australia licensed to provide equity valuations — giving you legally compliant, investment-grade reports.
Cross-Sector Track Record
Valuations delivered across AI, biotech, medtech, SaaS, defence, and deep tech — giving us perspective that single-sector advisers simply don't have.
Independent & Trusted
No conflicts, no agendas. Our independent reports are trusted by founders, boards, investors, and legal counsel — and built to hold up under scrutiny.
Our Track record
250+
company valuations delivered
50+
companies advised on transactions
$500M+
transaction value
in 12
countries on 4 continents
Ready to Get Your AI Company Valued?
Whether you're preparing for a capital raise, entering a strategic negotiation, or simply want to understand what your AI business is worth — Sherwood Australia is ready to help.
Contact Anthony Vago directly for a confidential, obligation-free conversation:
📧 anthony@sherwoodaustralia.com.au
📞 +61 406 155 571
Response within 24 hours | Confidential | Obligation-free
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