Venture Round Option Pool Dilution Calculator

Calculate how increasing an option pool pre-close dilutes the founders

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Dilution impact of option pool - post fund raise

Output

Effective Pre-Money Valuation

Founder Ownership Post Investment

With Increase in Option Pool

What it would be w/o an Option Pool Increase

Difference

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