Startup & SaaS

Startup Equity Dilution

Translate a new equity investment and pre-money valuation into ownership dilution.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter pre-money equity valuation, new equity investment.
  2. Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
  3. Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.

Formula and method

Post-money = pre-money + new equity; investor percentage = investment / post-money.

Assumptions and limitations

Option-pool expansion, convertibles, preferred rights, transaction fees and secondary share sales are excluded.

Worked example

With pre-money equity valuation = 4000000, new equity investment = 1000000, post-money valuation is approximately 5000000.

What the result means

This is a simple primary-equity round, not a full cap table or company appraisal.

Common questions

How should I interpret post-money valuation?

This is a simple primary-equity round, not a full cap table or company appraisal.

What should I check before using this result?

Option-pool expansion, convertibles, preferred rights, transaction fees and secondary share sales are excluded.

Methodology and transparency

Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.