Pre- & Post-Money Valuation Calculator
Calculate ownership dilution and understand how investment amounts affect your equity stake.
Enter Your Values
Company value before investment
New capital to raise
Understanding Valuations
Pre-Money: Your company's value before the investment.
Post-Money: Pre-Money + Investment = Post-Money. This determines ownership percentages.
Post-Money
Founder Stake
Dilution
Ownership Distribution
Ownership Breakdown
Dilution Impact
Before Investment
Founder Ownership
After Investment
-30.0% dilution
Raise Amount Scenarios
See how different raise amounts affect your ownership at $7M pre-money
Post-Money
$7.5M
Founder %
93.3%
Dilution
-6.7%
Post-Money
$8M
Founder %
87.5%
Dilution
-12.5%
Post-Money
$9M
Founder %
77.8%
Dilution
-22.2%
Post-Money
$10M
Founder %
70.0%
Dilution
-30.0%
Post-Money
$12M
Founder %
58.3%
Dilution
-41.7%
Post-Money
$17M
Founder %
41.2%
Dilution
-58.8%
Note: This calculator provides a simplified model. Actual ownership may vary based on option pools, convertible notes, and other factors. Always consult with legal and financial advisors.
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