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Fundraising · Free Interactive Tool

Equity Dilution Calculator

See exactly how much of your company a round costs.

Your Numbers

The Result

Post-money valuation$10,000,000
Investor ownership20.0%
Founders retain80.0%

The Operator's Read

This round gives up 20.0% of the company. Raising more at the same valuation costs more ownership — a higher pre-money is worth more than a bigger check.

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

About the Equity Dilution Calculator

Enter your pre-money valuation and raise amount to see the post-money valuation, the investor’s ownership, and what founders retain.

How the Equity Dilution Calculator Works

2 inputs in, 3 results out — computed live on your device. Here's exactly what it uses.

InputExample value
Pre-money valuation$8,000,000
Amount raising$2,000,000

Worked Example

Using the example inputs above, the tool returns:

Post-money valuation

$10,000,000

Investor ownership

20.0%

Founders retain

80.0%

The Operator's Read

This round gives up 20.0% of the company. Raising more at the same valuation costs more ownership — a higher pre-money is worth more than a bigger check.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • This is a single-point calculator — it answers one question at a time. For a full time-based projection, use the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.
  • Defaults are illustrative. Replace them with your real numbers before relying on the result.
  • Educational tool only — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Equity Dilution Calculator calculate?

Enter your pre-money valuation and raise amount to see the post-money valuation, the investor’s ownership, and what founders retain. It takes 2 inputs — Pre-money valuation, Amount raising — and returns Post-money valuation, Investor ownership, Founders retain.

How do I use the Equity Dilution Calculator?

Enter your figures in the fields above and the result updates instantly. No signup, no limits, and nothing leaves your browser — the math runs on your device.

Is the Equity Dilution Calculator free?

Yes, completely free. For the full time-based simulation — projection tables, scenarios, Excel/PDF export, and AI analysis — see the matching Toolkit Pro simulator.

Who built this tool?

The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. It uses the exact method they'd apply in an engagement.

Is this financial advice?

No. The Equity Dilution Calculator is an educational tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

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