💵 What Is My Stock Worth?
If you've invested in a private company through DealMaker or another crowdfunding platform, it's natural to wonder: How much are my shares worth? Unlike publicly traded stocks with real-time prices, the value of private company shares isn’t always clear — and may not be easy to determine.
This article explains why private securities don’t have a public market price, what factors may influence value, and what steps (if any) you can take to estimate it.
📉 No Public Market = No Daily Price
Private companies are not listed on public exchanges (like NASDAQ or NYSE), which means:
There is no live ticker or market price for the company’s stock
The shares you own are typically illiquid — not easily bought or sold
Value is not set by market demand but by the company’s internal valuation or latest funding round
DealMaker and DealMaker Shareholder Services (DMTA) do not provide market valuations or appraisals for private securities.
🧾 Why Doesn’t DMTA Provide a Valuation?
DealMaker Shareholder Services acts as a transfer agent, not a broker-dealer or valuation service. This means:
DMTA records share ownership and facilitates administrative updates
It does not assess the worth of the company or your holdings
It cannot confirm your gains, losses, or potential returns
Only the issuer (the company you invested in) or an independent valuation firm can estimate the value of your shares — and even then, the valuation is only as reliable as the inputs and assumptions used.
📊 What Factors Can Influence Value?
If you're trying to understand the potential value of your investment, consider:
The company’s most recent fundraising round and price per share
Any stated valuation cap or conversion terms in a SAFE or convertible note
Revenue growth, market traction, or major milestones
Industry benchmarks and exit potential
Liquidity preferences that could affect your payout in a future exit
You may also review any shareholder updates, financial disclosures, or pitch materials the company has made available.
📬 Can I Ask the Company Directly?
Yes. In many cases, the company you invested in will have created a dedicated offering landing page during its fundraising campaign. This page may include information such as:
The company’s most recent valuation or price per share
Details about the business, its product roadmap, or go-to-market strategy
Background on executive leadership or founding team
Claims about market opportunity or traction
You are strongly encouraged to revisit that page or offering circular, as it contains the most relevant information about the company’s performance and goals.
However, it’s important to understand:
📌 DealMaker does not endorse, verify, or make recommendations about the investment potential of any offering. All investment decisions are your own, and it is your responsibility to perform independent due diligence.
If you have additional questions, you may contact the company directly using the investor relations contact listed in your DealMaker dashboard or post-close communications.