Research Guides: Business Plans: Financials

Financial Comparables

D&B Hoovers
In-depth company profiles on international companies, including key executives and detailed financial information. Covers large companies and their foreign parents and subsidiaries. Resource previously known as OneSource.
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IBISWorld Industry Market Research
In-depth reports on industries, providing an overview of the industry, outlooks, products and markets, operations and key statistics.
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Reference Solutions
Access to data for both private and public companies, including businesses that have closed in the past five years. Also includes Consumers & Lifestyles and US Jobs/Internships.
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PitchBook
Provides private market data by industry and financing history. Includes startups, VC and PE-backed companies, as well as mature private and public firms.
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PrivCo
Provides private company financials and revenues, private M&A deals and deal multiples, private firm valuations, venture capital fundings, private equity deals, private and family ownership breakdowns, bankruptcies, restructurings, and more.
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Start-up Finance for First Time Entrepreneurs
Created by Entrepreneur in Residence Karen Crofton, this open access resource describes the basic finance aspects of a startup for first time entrepreneurs.

Slide deck covers business models, basic accounting reports, ownership, and key metrics.
Download example cap table and example financial model spreadsheet including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.