Fundraising · Free Interactive Tool
Pre / Post-Money Calculator
Back into the valuation from the terms on the table.
Your Numbers
The Result
The Operator's Read
A $10,000,000 post-money is implied. If that feels high or low for your traction, the ownership ask — not the check size — is the lever to negotiate.
Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational tool, not financial advice
About the Pre / Post-Money Calculator
Enter the investment and the ownership sold to derive the implied post-money and pre-money valuation — useful for sanity-checking a term sheet.
How the Pre / Post-Money Calculator Works
2 inputs in, 2 results out — computed live on your device. Here's exactly what it uses.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Investment amount | $2,000,000 |
| Ownership sold | 20% |
Worked Example
Using the example inputs above, the tool returns:
Post-money valuation
$10,000,000
Pre-money valuation
$8,000,000
The Operator's Read
A $10,000,000 post-money is implied. If that feels high or low for your traction, the ownership ask — not the check size — is the lever to negotiate.
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 Pre / Post-Money Calculator calculate?
Enter the investment and the ownership sold to derive the implied post-money and pre-money valuation — useful for sanity-checking a term sheet. It takes 2 inputs — Investment amount, Ownership sold — and returns Post-money valuation, Pre-money valuation.
How do I use the Pre / Post-Money 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 Pre / Post-Money 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 Pre / Post-Money Calculator is an educational tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.
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