Vesting Schedule & Cliff Explorer

Model your equity vesting timeline, understand cliff periods, and explore acceleration scenarios.

Grant Details

Total Grant Value

$1,000,000

Vesting Parameters

12 months
0 months24 months
48 months
12 months60 months

Acceleration Clause

Vesting Basics

Cliff: Minimum time before any shares vest (typically 12 months).

Vesting: Shares vest monthly after the cliff over 3-4 years total.

Acceleration: Speeds up vesting upon events like acquisition.

Cliff Date

Jan 2026

25,000 shares

Full Vest

48 months

$1,000,000

Monthly Vest

2,083

$20,833/mo

Cliff Value

$250,000

At $10/share

Vesting Timeline

Track your equity vesting over time

Standard Vesting
Cliff Period

Note: This calculator provides a simplified view of vesting schedules. Actual vesting terms may include additional provisions, blackout periods, and tax implications. Consult with legal and financial advisors.

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