# ScaleX Invest — The Private Markets Terminal for LPs & GPs > Last updated: 2026-04-09 ## About ScaleX Invest (formerly Early Metrics, founded 2014) empowers private market investors with trusted data and standardised valuation intelligence. ## Key Metrics - EUR 100 billion in private assets monitored by clients - 50,000+ private market transactions in proprietary database - 8,000+ technology SMEs scored over 10+ years - <1% annual bankruptcy rate for top-scored companies (A+) - <10% model-to-market valuation deviation - 150+ sub-sectors covered - 8 IPEV-compliant valuation methods ## Certifications & Compliance SOC2, GDPR, AIFMD, IPEV, IFRS ## Clients (selection) BPI France, Caisse des Depots, Natixis, Innovate UK, Amundi, TF1, Sopra Steria, LCL, Barclays, Raise, Flow Capital ## Research Partners Imperial College London, Audencia, ESCP, CNAM, Euronext ## Press & Media - [BFM Business](https://youtu.be/fN7jFWD93Dk?si=mbjdV6XlSgWNRqM0): TV interview on private market intelligence and startup valuation - [BSmart](https://dai.ly/x9rqm3o): TV appearance on data-driven investment solutions - [Boursorama](https://youtu.be/n909YZZgsUw?si=VSw-_1ISkVPerB8N): Video interview on alternative asset management - [Les Echos](https://www.lesechos.fr/start-up/ecosysteme/french-tech-lincroyable-bond-des-defaillances-de-start-up-en-2024-2153145): ScaleX data cited on French Tech startup bankruptcy trends - [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/french-tech-start-up-bankruptcies-are-increasing-survey-finds-2025-03-11/): ScaleX research cited on French tech startup failure rates ## Pricing Contact for pricing: https://www.scalex-invest.com/demo ## Solutions - [IPEV Valuation Platform](https://www.scalex-invest.com/value) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/value): 8 IPEV-compliant valuation methods with <10% model-to-market deviation. Covers equity, debt, convertibles, and fund-of-funds. - [AI Risk Scoring](https://www.scalex-invest.com/scoring) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/scoring): Proprietary scoring model trained on 8,000+ SMEs over 10 years. <1% bankruptcy rate for A+ scores. - [Portfolio Monitoring](https://www.scalex-invest.com/monitoring) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/monitoring): Automated reporting, risk dashboards, and KPI tracking across multi-asset portfolios. - [AI-Powered Data Platform](https://www.scalex-invest.com/data) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/data): 50,000+ transactions, exclusive private market datasets, and predictive analytics. - [Entrepreneur Platform](https://www.scalex-invest.com/entrepreneur) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/entrepreneur): Data-driven certification and benchmarking tools for startups. ## About & Company - [About ScaleX Invest](https://www.scalex-invest.com/about-us) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/about-us): Team, mission, and 10+ years of innovation in private market intelligence. ## Blog & Insights - [Investment Insights Blog](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog): Valuation strategies, portfolio monitoring, and private market trends. ## Valuation - [Revenue vs EBITDA Multiples in PE](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/when-to-use-revenue-or-ebitda-multiples-in-private-equity) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/contexte-multiples-chiffre-affaires-ebitda-private-equity): When to use revenue vs EBITDA multiples for private equity valuation. - [DCF Method for Tech Valuation](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-the-dcf-method-to-value-tech-companies) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/avantages-inconvenients-methode-dcf): Pros and cons of DCF for technology company valuation. - [Early-Stage Startup Valuation](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-early-stage-startup-valuation) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/evaluation-entreprises-phase-demarrage): Key factors influencing pre-revenue and seed-stage valuations. - [Fair Value in Private Equity](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/fair-value-in-private-equity-definition-principles-and-valuation-techniques): Definition, principles, and valuation techniques for fair value in PE. - [Private Debt Valuation](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/private-debt-valuation-best-practices-compliance-and-data-backed-insights) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/valorisation-dette-privee-methodes-reglementation-donnees): Best practices, compliance, and data-backed insights for private debt valuation. - [SaaS Valuation in VC and PE](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/the-specifics-of-saas-valuation-in-venture-capital-and-private-equity): Specifics of SaaS company valuation for venture capital and private equity. - [Valuation Caps and Floors in Convertible Debt](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/mastering-valuation-caps-and-floors-in-convertible-debt-instruments): How caps and floors work in convertible debt instruments. - [DCF vs VC Valuation Methods](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/dcf-or-vc-which-is-the-best-startup-valuation-method) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/dcf-vs-vc-meilleure-methode-valuation-startup): Comparison of DCF and VC methods for startup valuation. - [DCF Terminal Value in PE](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/dcf-terminal-value-valuing-private-equity-deals-effectively): Effective terminal value techniques for private equity deals. - [Comparable Multiples Method](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-the-peers-multiple-method-to-value-tech-companies) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/avantages-inconvenients-methode-multiple-pairs): Pros and cons of comparable company analysis. - [Independence in PE Valuation](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/ensuring-independence-valuation-guidance-in-european-private-equity) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/independance-evaluation-capital-investissement-europe): Best practices for independent valuation in European PE. - [IPEV Guide for Venture Capital](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/ipev-a-comprehensive-guide-for-venture-capital-and-growth-equity) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/guide-complet-ipev-capital-risque-croissance): Comprehensive guide to IPEV standards for VC valuation. - [Runway and Valuation Impact](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/whats-the-runway-and-how-does-it-affect-valuation): How cash runway affects startup valuation and investor decisions. - [ScaleX Valuation Methods](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-scalex-invests-valuation-methods) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/methodes-evaluation-scalex-invest): All valuation methods available on the platform. ## Fundraising & Financing - [Pre-seed vs Seed Funding](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-pre-seed-and-seed-funding-round) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/pre-amorcage-vs-demarrage-financement): Differences between pre-seed and seed funding rounds. - [Convertible Debt Mechanisms](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/convertible-debt-mechanisms-and-advantages) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/dette-convertible-mecanismes-avantages): How convertible debt works and when to use it. - [Venture Loan Costs](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/what-venture-loan-debt-costs) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/couts-dette-capital-risque): Cost structure and benefits of venture loan financing. - [NAV Financing](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/understanding-nav-financing) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/comprendre-financement-nav): Mechanics and benefits of net asset value financing. - [PIK Interest in Private Debt](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/pik-interest-decoded-rethinking-returns-in-private-debt-deals): How payment-in-kind interest impacts private debt returns. - [IPO vs Direct Listing](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/stock-exchange-the-difference-between-ipo-and-direct-listing) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/ipo-vs-direct-listing-differences): Key differences between IPOs and direct listings. ## Private Equity & Venture Capital - [Startup vs Scale-up vs Tech Company](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-startup-a-scale-up-and-a-tech-company) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/difference-startup-scaleup-entreprise-tech): Definitions and key differences between startups, scale-ups, and tech companies. - [Open-Ended vs Closed-Ended Funds](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/open-ended-vs-closed-ended-funds-principles-differences-and-impact-on-private-equity) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/fonds-ouverts-vs-fonds-fermes-differences-enjeux-private-equity): Principles, differences, and impact on private equity. - [VC vs PE](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/venture-capital-vs-private-equity-understanding-key-differences) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/capital-risque-vs-capital-investissement): Key structural and strategy differences between VC and PE. - [VC vs Growth Equity](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/technology-investment-distinguishing-venture-capital-from-growth-equity) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/investissement-tech-capital-risque-croissance): When venture capital ends and growth equity begins. - [LPs vs GPs](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/unveiling-the-difference-between-lps-and-gps-in-finance) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/difference-lp-gp-finance): Roles and responsibilities of limited and general partners. - [PE Fees: Carried Interest & Management](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/navigating-private-equity-fees-carried-interest-and-management-fees-explained) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/comprendre-frais-private-equity-carried-interest-gestion): How PE fee structures work for LPs and GPs. - [Continuation Funds](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/understanding-the-rise-of-continuation-funds) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/understanding-the-rise-of-continuation-funds): Rise and impact of continuation vehicles in PE. - [Dry Powder in PE](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/whats-dry-powder-in-private-equity-understanding-its-role-and-impact): What dry powder means and its role in private equity fund management. - [ELTIFs for PE Managers](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/eltif-funds-for-private-equity-managers) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/eltif-funds-for-private-equity-managers): How ELTIF funds benefit PE managers and investors. - [PE Secondaries](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/private-equity-secondaries-principles-benefits-and-trends) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/secondaires-private-equity-principes-avantages-tendances): Principles, benefits, and trends in the PE secondary market. - [Waterfall Analysis in VC](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/understanding-waterfall-mechanisms-in-venture-capital-impact-on-gps-returns) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/impact-cascade-capital-risque-rendements-gp): Impact of distribution waterfalls on GP returns. - [Founder vs CEO](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/founder-and-ceo-two-distinct-roles-in-a-startup) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/fondateur-ceo-deux-roles-distincts-startup): Why founder and CEO are two distinct roles in a startup. ## KPIs & Performance Metrics - [DPI, RVPI, TPVI Explained](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/understanding-dpi-rvpi-and-tpvi-in-private-equity) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/dpi-rvpi-tvpi-mesurer-performance-private-equity): Core PE performance metrics and how to interpret them. - [MOIC vs IRR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/moic-vs-irr-which-is-the-better-performance-metric-for-fund-managers): Which is the better performance metric for fund managers. - [GP & LP Performance Indicators](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/performance-indicators-tracked-by-gps-and-lps) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/indicateurs-performance-gp-et-lp): Key metrics tracked by general and limited partners. - [Essential SaaS KPIs](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/10-kpis-you-need-to-track-regarding-saas) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/10-kpi-saas-a-suivre): Must-track metrics for SaaS business performance. ## Sustainability & ESG - [ESG Scoring](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/esg-score-promoting-sustainable-growth-and-social-impact) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/score-esg-croissance-durable-impact-social): How ESG scoring drives sustainable growth. - [SFDR Article 8 & 9](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/reading-the-sfdr-article-8-and-9-categorisations) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/categories-articles-8-9-sfdr): Understanding SFDR fund categorisations for investors. - [Extra-Financial Criteria](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/unlocking-success-extra-financial-criteria-in-company-assessment) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/criteres-extra-financiers-evaluation-entreprises): Non-financial factors in company evaluation. ## Studies & Research - [Investment Studies](https://www.scalex-invest.com/studies) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/studies): In-depth reports on tech startups, IPOs, and market trends. - [French Tech Post-Series A Failures](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/navigating-post-series-a-bankruptcies-in-the-french-tech-ecosystem) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/faillites-post-serie-a-french-tech): Analysis of post-Series A bankruptcies in French Tech (cited by Les Echos and Reuters). - [European Tech IPO Barometer](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/european-tech-ipo-barometer) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/potentiel-introductions-bourse-technologie-europe-white-paper): White paper on European tech IPO potential. ## News & Product Updates - [ScaleX News](https://www.scalex-invest.com/category/news-from-scalex): Latest product updates and company news. - [Cap Table Management Features](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/scalex-invest-releases-new-cap-table-management-features-to-track-the-dilution-impact-on-nav): New cap table module to track dilution impact on NAV. - [Convertible Debt Valuation Module](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/new-convertible-debt-valuation-module): New module for pricing and valuing convertible debt instruments. - [Portfolio Management Feature](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/scalex-invests-new-portfolio-feature-a-comprehensive-solution-for-funds-and-lps) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/nouvelle-fonctionnalite-portefeuille-scalex): Comprehensive portfolio management solution for funds and LPs. - [Early Metrics Becomes ScaleX](https://www.scalex-invest.com/blog/early-metrics-becomes-scalex) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/blog/early-metrics-devient-scalex): Rebrand from Early Metrics to ScaleX Invest, focusing on AI-driven software. ## Contact & Resources - [Request a Demo](https://www.scalex-invest.com/demo) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/demo): Schedule a personalized demo of the platform. - [Contact](https://www.scalex-invest.com/contact) | [FR](https://www.scalex-invest.com/fr/contact): Reach out about investment solutions and partnerships. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.scalex-invest.com/legal/privacy-policy): How ScaleX Invest handles personal data. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.scalex-invest.com/legal/terms-conditions): Terms of use for the ScaleX Invest platform. - [Sitemap](https://www.scalex-invest.com/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap for search engine crawling.