How long does a 409A valuation take through Cake?
About 20 minutes of your time, then 3 business days.
The steps
Submit your information. Around 20 minutes, under Compliance → 409A → Start 409A now
Draft valuation. Back within 3 business days
One-on-one consultation. A valuation expert walks you through the draft and answers what you want to ask
Signed report. Yours to set strike prices against
What actually slows it down
The 3 business days start once everything needed is in, not when you hit submit. Anything missing comes back to you, and that round trip is where the delay sits. Getting your financials, projections and Articles of Incorporation together before you start is the one part you control.