Fundraising & dilution
How much of your company do you give up when you raise? These free tools show your dilution and post-money ownership — on a priced round or a post-money SAFE, plus the option pool — so your cap table holds no surprises when the term sheet lands.
Dilution Calculator
How much of my company do I give up in this round?
SAFE Calculator
★ our dataHow much do you dilute with a post-money SAFE?
FAQ
How much equity do I give up in a round?
Dilution is the new money as a share of the post-money valuation. Raise $1M at a $4M pre-money ($5M post) and investors take 20%; an option pool carved out pre-money dilutes founders further. The dilution calculator shows your ownership after.
How does a post-money SAFE dilute me?
A post-money SAFE fixes the investor percentage: their investment divided by the post-money cap is their stake on conversion. Crucially, each new SAFE dilutes the founders, not the earlier SAFE holders — so stacked SAFEs add up fast.
What is a normal option pool size at pre-seed?
Typically 10–15% of the fully-diluted cap table, usually carved out of the pre-money — so founders bear the dilution. Investors often push for a pool big enough to cover hires until the next round.
Ready for the full picture?
Each tool checks ONE number. The Viability Model runs them into one default-alive verdict, with benchmarks, scenarios, a cap table and a PDF.