Understand the business
Read the financials, understand the business model and identify what drives value.
Independent minds. Shared ambition.
Understand value.
Think beyond.
A student-led network turning financial theory into thoughtful, transparent company valuations.
Founded in Mannheim. Connected across universities.
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2025Founded in Mannheim
15Members in the network
3Valuation cases
One shared standard.
Make the reasoning visible.
01 / The network
Go beyond the answer.
Understand the value.
Good valuation starts with better questions. We bring together students who want to ask them.
Founded by students from the University of Mannheim and other German universities, SVN combines company analysis, financial modeling and honest peer discussion.
Explore our approach
02 / Our shared framework
Less black box.
More clear thinking.
A shared Excel model is where our assumptions become work we can discuss.
From historical financials and forecasts to DCF, multiples and asset-based approaches: we build a common framework, then challenge what goes into it.
Step inside the model SVN / Valuation frameworkv1.0
From our shared workbook
The logic behind the value.
Illustrative inputs · EUR thousandsRevenue · 2026103.00
EBITDA · 202643.26
Free cash flow · 202631.83
Inputs → Forecasts → Valuation → ReviewExplore the model ↗
03 / The way we work
Think independently.
Get better together.
From the first company question to the final review, every step is an opportunity to strengthen the reasoning.
Our approach in detailMake the assumptions
Choose the right methods and turn your reasoning into a transparent Excel model.
Challenge the result
Compare approaches, discuss sensitivities and review the valuation with peers.
Our starting pointRooted in Mannheim.
Rooted in Mannheim.
Open to new perspectives.
An independent student-led network connecting ambitious minds across universities.
Shape what comes next
Your curiosity.
Our next chapter.
Join a growing student network and help build a more rigorous approach to valuation.