Tremblay: Tech Seeing Better Prospects in Private Market

The video discusses the current trends in private market valuations, highlighting that private valuations can sometimes exceed public market offers. It explores the influx of capital in venture capital and LBO sectors, with significant investments in technology. The concept of unicorns, or startups valued over a billion dollars, is frequent in the US, though these valuations are sometimes adjusted by investors. The video also compares valuations between US and Canadian companies, noting that significant Canadian companies with global market potential can achieve valuations comparable to those in New York.

What is a notable trend in private market valuations compared to public markets?

• Private market valuations are always lower.

• Private market valuations can sometimes be higher.

• Public market valuations are always higher.

• There is no difference between private and public market valuations.

What is a significant factor contributing to the increase in private market valuations?

• Reduction in technology investments.

• Large amounts of money raised by venture capitalists and LBO firms.

• Increase in public market investments.

• Decrease in venture capital funding.

What is a common characteristic of unicorn startups?

• They are primarily in the manufacturing sector.

• They have a valuation exceeding a billion dollars.

• They are only found in Canada.

• They have a valuation of less than a million dollars.

What is a potential issue with the high valuations of unicorn startups?

• They are always accurate and reliable.

• They are often written down by investors.

• They are only applicable to Canadian companies.

• They are not influenced by market trends.

How can Canadian companies achieve valuations similar to those in the US?

• By avoiding technology investments.

• By focusing solely on local markets.

• By having significant revenue potential and a global market.

• By reducing their market size.