Cap table calculator
A cap table is just who owns what, and how that changes as you raise. This tool builds one from scratch: set your founders and option pool, then add each round with its new-money percentage. It tracks every stakeholder's ownership through every round and gives you a clean table you can copy out. It is the same model Carta charges for, minus the account, for when you just need to see the numbers before a conversation.
| Stakeholder | Ownership | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Founder 1 | 31.20% | |
| Founder 2 | 24.96% | |
| Option pool | 6.24% | |
| Seed investors | 15.60% | |
| Series A investors | 22.00% |
How it works
- 1Add founders and an option pool with their starting ownership.
- 2Add each funding round and the percentage new investors take.
- 3See the fully diluted cap table after every round and copy it out.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cap table?+
A capitalization table lists everyone who owns equity in a company, founders, employees with options, and investors, along with how much each holds. It is the source of truth for ownership and is central to any fundraise or acquisition.
How does a round change the cap table?+
New investors buy newly issued shares, which increases the total share count and dilutes existing holders proportionally. Their percentage of the new total is the round size divided by the post-money valuation.
Should I use a tool like Carta instead?+
For a live company with real share issuances, a system of record like Carta or Pulley is worth it. For modeling a future round or sanity-checking a term sheet, a calculator like this is faster and free.
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