The Crimson Bench

ProFundraising · Simulator

Fundraising Dilution Simulator

See your ownership across every round — before you sign the first.

Assumptions

Founders retain

48%

Total raised

$29,500,000

Final valuation

$100,000,000

RoundRaisePost-moneyNew Investor %Founders After
Seed$1,500,000$7,500,00020%80%
Series A$8,000,000$32,000,00025%60%
Series B$20,000,000$100,000,00020%48%

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Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational model, not financial advice

About the Fundraising Dilution Simulator

Model a Seed, Series A, and Series B in sequence. Returns post-money, new-investor ownership, and exactly what founders retain after each round — so you can see the full dilution path from day one.

It's built for directional planning: change any assumption and watch the whole projection move, the way a seasoned operator pressure-tests a plan before committing capital. Everything is computed live in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

How the Fundraising Dilution Simulator Works

The model takes 6 assumptions and returns 3 headline metrics plus a full breakdown. Here is exactly what goes in and what comes out — no black box.

The Inputs

AssumptionExample value
Seed raise$1,500,000
Seed pre-money$6,000,000
Series A raise$8,000,000
Series A pre-money$24,000,000
Series B raise$20,000,000
Series B pre-money$80,000,000

Worked Example

Every figure below is produced by the live model using the example assumptions above. Change any input in the simulator to see your own numbers.

Founders retain

48%

Total raised

$29,500,000

Final valuation

$100,000,000

RoundRaisePost-moneyNew Investor %Founders After
Seed$1,500,000$7,500,00020%80%
Series A$8,000,000$32,000,00025%60%
Series B$20,000,000$100,000,00020%48%

The Operator's Read

Founders keep 48% through Series B. Healthy. Each point of pre-money you negotiate now compounds across every future round.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • The model is deterministic: it projects your inputs forward with clear arithmetic, not a Monte-Carlo or probabilistic forecast. It shows one scenario at a time — run several to bracket a range.
  • Defaults are illustrative benchmarks, not your business. Replace every field with your real numbers before drawing conclusions.
  • It abstracts away taxes, financing, seasonality, and one-off events unless a field explicitly captures them. Treat the output as a directional estimate.
  • This is an educational tool, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate real decisions with a qualified professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Fundraising Dilution Simulator calculate?

Model a Seed, Series A, and Series B in sequence. Returns post-money, new-investor ownership, and exactly what founders retain after each round — so you can see the full dilution path from day one. It takes 6 assumptions — Seed raise, Seed pre-money, Series A raise, Series A pre-money, Series B raise, Series B pre-money — and returns Founders retain, Total raised, Final valuation, along with a full projection table you can export.

How do I use the Fundraising Dilution Simulator?

Enter your own figures in the input fields above — Seed raise, Seed pre-money, Series A raise, and the rest. The model recalculates instantly and shows the resulting Founders retain and full breakdown. No sign-up needed to run it.

Is the Fundraising Dilution Simulator free?

Yes — you can run the simulator and see the headline results for free. Toolkit Pro unlocks the full projection table, Excel/PDF export, saved scenarios, and AI analysis: $180/mo, $1,728/yr, or unlock any 3 simulators for $20.

What's the difference between this and a free calculator?

A calculator answers one question. This simulator models the full picture — multiple linked assumptions, a projection table, and scenario comparison — the way an operator would build it in a spreadsheet, but instantly.

Who built the Fundraising Dilution Simulator?

The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. This is the self-serve version of a model they'd build inside a live engagement.

Is this financial advice?

No. The Fundraising Dilution Simulator is an educational modeling tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate any real decision with a qualified professional.

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