Sollomon vs Opagio: IP Valuation Tools
Sollomon vs Opagio Asset Valuator — two online IP valuation tools. Methods, accounting alignment, asset scope, and when each is the better fit.
Introduction
Sollomon® and Opagio's Asset Valuator module both occupy the same niche — online tools that apply income, market, and cost approaches to estimate the value of intangible assets. The two tools share a methodological lineage in standard valuation theory, but they differ in how methods are structured, accounting-standards framing, asset taxonomy, and the way the output is structured for review by a qualified valuer or auditor.
For a buyer choosing between them, the practical question is rarely "which one is more accurate" but rather "which output fits the downstream use" and "which method fits the asset under valuation". A founder valuing a portfolio brand for an investor pack has different needs from a CFO completing a purchase price allocation under IFRS 3 or ASC 805, who in turn has different needs from a borrower assembling a NatWest IP-backed lending application.
This page compares the two tools on the valuation slice specifically. The wider platform comparison sits at Opagio vs Inngot.
TL;DR: Choose Sollomon when your lender has asked for an Inngot valuation, or you want Inngot's online IP valuation, which Inngot states is moderated by its experts. Choose the Opagio Asset Valuator when the valuation needs to be method-specific (RFR for licensing-analogue assets, MPEEM for primary income-generating customer relationships, With and Without where appropriate), audit-aligned to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 / ASC 805, and reusable across multiple downstream uses (lending, fundraising, exit, audit).
About Sollomon
Sollomon® is Inngot's online IP valuation tool — the second stage of its three-tool suite (Goldseam → Sollomon → Hallmarq). Inngot describes Sollomon as the world's first online IP valuation tool, applying cost, market, and income approaches to the intangible assets profiled in Goldseam. Inngot states that every valuation is moderated by its experts and follows International Valuation Standards.
Inngot states that Sollomon valuation reports are used by leading banks as validation of IP value in the lending process. The Goldseam → Sollomon → Hallmarq workflow underpins the NatWest IP-backed lending programme (live since January 2024) and, by HSBC UK's own account, the IP evaluation within its Growth Lending. Inngot states its services are not tied to any particular lender.
All facts in this section are taken from Inngot's own published material (inngot.com, accessed 16 Oct 2026). Inngot publishes Sollomon's pricing on its own pricing page.
About the Opagio Asset Valuator
The Asset Valuator is the valuation module inside the paid Opagio Intangibles platform. It applies the full set of asset-level methods used in purchase price allocation, impairment testing, and lending work:
- Relief from Royalty — value derived from hypothetical royalty savings; suited to assets with observable licensing analogues (trademarks, patents, technology with comparable transactions)
- Multi-Period Excess Earnings (MPEEM) — value derived from excess earnings attributable to the asset after deducting returns on contributory assets; suited to primary income-generating assets (customer relationships, customer contracts)
- With and Without — value derived from the difference in cash flows in scenarios with and without the asset; used where a counterfactual is the cleanest framing
- Cost — replacement cost or sum of cost; suited to internally developed assets where income attribution is problematic
- Market — value from comparable transactions or a quoted price, where such evidence exists
- Greenfield — value of an asset as the only asset of a start-up business that has to build the rest; used where the asset is the principal driver of the cash flows
Each valuation records the method, its inputs and assumptions (including contributory asset charges for MPEEM), and produces a single fair value with the assumptions restated in plain language. Valuations map to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US) asset classes. The output is structured for review by a qualified valuer.
Sollomon coordinates three classical approaches online; the Opagio Asset Valuator applies six specific asset-level methods, with valuations mapped to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US) asset classes. The Asset Valuator recommends a method for each asset type — RFR for assets with licensing analogues, MPEEM for primary income-generating customer assets, and so on — and the user makes the choice.
Side-by-Side Comparison
The table below sets out a buyer's view of the two tools across the criteria that come up most often in valuation-tool shortlists.
Side-by-side criteria
| Criterion | Opagio Asset Valuator | Sollomon® |
|---|---|---|
| Approach families covered | Income, market, and cost — applied through specific asset-level methods | Income, market, and cost — applied as a coordinated online tool (per Inngot) |
| Specific methods covered | RFR, MPEEM, With and Without, Cost, Market (comparable transactions), Greenfield | Income (relief from royalty), cost and market models (per Inngot) |
| Accounting-standards alignment | IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US) explicit | Inngot states it is an IVSC member and follows International Valuation Standards |
| Jurisdiction coverage | UK-primary; ASC 805 (US), Canada, Australia, Ireland on roadmap | UK-primary, with international engagement via UK IPO and WIPO |
| Asset scope | Twelve value drivers — registered IP and other intangibles | Assets profiled in Goldseam: more than 80 types of intangible asset, including non-IP assets (per Inngot) |
| Output format | Asset-level valuation report inside the Opagio Intangibles platform, exportable for investor packs, lending submissions, audit | Sollomon valuation report, typically passed forward to Hallmarq or to the bank |
| Audit-trail support | Method, inputs and assumptions recorded per valuation, including contributory asset charges for MPEEM; PDF report export | Valuations moderated by Inngot's experts (per Inngot) |
| Reusability across downstream uses | One valuation supports lending, fundraising, exit, audit — same methodology, multiple uses | Inngot positions the Sollomon valuation for uses including lending, equity and M&A discussions |
| Pricing model (qualitative) | Tiered SaaS subscription — included in the paid Opagio Intangibles platform | Per-tool pricing published on Inngot's site |
| Underlying discovery | Opagio's twelve-driver Value Drivers Register feeds the Valuator | Goldseam profile feeds Sollomon |
| Best fit when… | The valuation needs to be method-appropriate (RFR for licensable IP, MPEEM for customer relationships), audit-aligned, and reusable across lending, fundraising, exit, audit | Your lender has asked for an Inngot valuation, or you want an expert-moderated online IP valuation |
How the two tools handle the same valuation question
Example — Where Opagio Asset Valuator is the better fit: A CFO is completing a purchase price allocation under IFRS 3 after acquiring a SaaS business. The acquired intangibles include customer relationships (significant — primary income-generating asset), developed technology (a granted patent with a licensing analogue in the market), and a brand. The right method choice is asset-specific: MPEEM for customer relationships, RFR for the technology and brand, with cost-approach cross-checks for internally developed components. Each method needs documented contributory asset charges and assumptions. The Asset Valuator records the method, inputs and contributory asset charges for each valuation, mapped to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US) asset classes, for review by a qualified valuer.
Example — Where Sollomon is the better fit: A UK manufacturing business with three granted patents and a registered trade mark is in an IP-backed lending conversation with NatWest, and the relationship manager has asked for a Sollomon valuation feeding Hallmarq. Give the lender the output it has asked for.
The right tool is governed by the downstream use. Where a lender has asked for an Inngot valuation, use Sollomon. For audit-aligned PPA work, multi-use outputs, or asset-specific method choices, the Asset Valuator is the platform-shaped fit.
Methodology Depth
The two tools structure method choice differently.
Sollomon, per Inngot's published material, uses relief-from-royalty income calculations together with cost and market views, coordinated as an online tool. The output is a valuation report for the assets profiled in Goldseam.
The Opagio Asset Valuator applies six specific asset-level methods and recommends one for each asset type; the user makes the choice. For an audit-aligned PPA, the appropriate method for customer relationships is MPEEM, for licensable IP is RFR, for a non-compete agreement is typically With and Without, and so on. The asset-method pairing follows IVSC guidance and is what auditors expect to see in the working papers. For a deeper walkthrough of method choice see our comparison RFR vs MPEEM vs With and Without.
Accounting Standards Alignment
For valuations that feed audit, PPA, or impairment work, the standards alignment of the output matters as much as the numerical result.
The Opagio Asset Valuator is documented as aligning with IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US). Each valuation records the method, inputs and assumptions, including contributory asset charges for MPEEM, and the PPA workflow maps each asset to IFRS 3 / ASC 805 classes. For multi-jurisdiction work (e.g., a UK parent with US subsidiary, or a Big 4 valuation review under either standard), the same Asset Valuator output supports both.
Note (jurisdiction): UK IFRS and global IFRS are not identical — UK-adopted IFRS reflects the UK's regulatory framework post-Brexit. ASC 805 (US) is a separate standard with different mechanics. For multi-jurisdiction work, the Asset Valuator produces output for both standards.
Asset Scope
Sollomon values the assets profiled in Goldseam. Inngot states that Goldseam covers more than 80 types of intangible asset, including non-IP assets.
The Opagio Asset Valuator values the asset base inside Opagio 12™ — twelve value drivers including customer capital, organisational capital, brand and reputation, human capital, technology, data, and the rest. For a business whose enterprise value sits largely in non-IP intangibles (most modern SaaS, services, and consumer businesses), the twelve-driver structure is the point. The CFO completing a PPA under IFRS 3 needs MPEEM for customer relationships, RFR for the brand, and Cost for internally developed technology.
FAQ
Is Sollomon the same as the Opagio Asset Valuator?
Answer
No. Both apply the income, market, and cost approach families grounded in standard valuation theory, but they differ in method structure, accounting-standards framing, asset taxonomy, and output format. Sollomon, per Inngot's published material, is an expert-moderated online tool applying three approaches to the assets profiled in Goldseam. The Opagio Asset Valuator applies six specific asset-level methods (RFR, MPEEM, With and Without, Cost, Market, Greenfield) with valuations mapped to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US) asset classes, supporting reuse across lending, fundraising, exit, and audit.
Which is better for a NatWest IP-backed lending valuation?
Answer
Ask the lender first. If it has asked for an Inngot valuation, provide one. If not, ask which evidence it accepts; each lender decides. Opagio's Collateral Pack is built once from the IP Audit and can be re-issued for each lender approached.
Which is better for a PPA under IFRS 3 or ASC 805?
Answer
The Opagio Asset Valuator is designed for this work: it recommends a method for each asset type (MPEEM for customer relationships, RFR for licensable IP, With and Without where appropriate), records contributory asset charges for MPEEM, and the PPA workflow maps each asset to IFRS 3 / ASC 805 classes. Have a qualified valuer review the output for audit.
Do the two tools produce the same valuation number?
Answer
For an identical asset under valuation with identical assumptions, the numbers will be in the same family — both apply income, market, and cost approaches grounded in standard valuation theory. Differences will emerge where the method choice differs (the Asset Valuator applies one asset-specific method per valuation; Sollomon applies its three-approach mix), where the underlying taxonomy differs, or where assumptions differ. For audit-defensibility, the structural shape of the working papers matters as much as the numerical result.
Can I use Opagio's Asset Valuator output to support a NatWest application?
Answer
Ask NatWest first: each lender decides what evidence it accepts. If the lender has asked for an Inngot valuation, provide one. Opagio's Collateral Pack, which uses the Asset Valuator as its underlying valuation, is built once from the IP Audit and can be re-issued for each lender approached.
How does pricing compare?
Answer
Inngot publishes its prices, including Sollomon's, on its pricing page. Opagio's pricing is published and tiered: the free Growth Forecaster provides a lighter scoring view, and the paid Opagio Intangibles platform includes the full Asset Valuator module under subscription. See the Opagio pricing page or book a demo.
What methods does the Opagio Asset Valuator support?
Answer
Relief from Royalty (RFR), Multi-Period Excess Earnings (MPEEM), With and Without, Cost (replacement cost or sum of cost), Market (comparable transactions) and Greenfield. Each valuation records the method, its inputs and assumptions, and maps to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US) asset classes. A whole-company DCF sits separately in Financials. For a deeper walkthrough see RFR vs MPEEM vs With and Without.
Where can I see the Opagio Asset Valuator in action?
Answer
Book a demo and a member of the Opagio team will walk through the Asset Valuator with a worked example relevant to your context — PPA work, IP-backed lending, fundraising preparation, or exit readiness. The demo is typically 30-40 minutes.
Closing
Sollomon® is Inngot's online IP valuation tool, moderated by its experts. Where a lender has asked for an Inngot valuation, that is the output to provide.
The Opagio Asset Valuator is built for buyers whose valuation has to be method-appropriate per asset, audit-aligned to IFRS 3 / IAS 38 (UK and global) and ASC 805 (US), and reusable across multiple downstream uses. The method recommended per asset type, the IFRS 3 / ASC 805 mapping, and the recorded contributory asset charges together make the Asset Valuator the platform-shaped fit for audit-aligned valuation work and for buyers whose downstream use cuts across lending, fundraising, exit, and audit.
The best way to know which is right for your business is to test the output against a real scenario. For Opagio, book a demo and bring a real context — a PPA, an IP-backed lending application, an investor pack, or an exit window — and we will walk through the Asset Valuator against your actual case.
Companion pieces: Opagio vs Inngot — Intangible Asset Platforms Compared | Hallmarq vs Opagio Collateral Pack
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- RFR vs MPEEM vs With and Without — Asset Valuation Methods Compared
- IFRS 3 vs ASC 805 — How Acquired Intangibles Are Recognised
- IP-backed lending in the UK — eligibility, lenders, and the application process
- Intangible asset glossary — Relief from Royalty
- Intangible asset glossary — Multi-Period Excess Earnings
- Intangible asset glossary — Customer Relationships
- Purchase Price Allocation — Complete PPA Guide
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