Startup Equity Calculator
Calculate equity value, vesting schedule, and potential returns
Company & Equity Details
Current company and grant information
Post-money valuation
Price per share to exercise options
Vesting & Exit Scenario
Vesting schedule and exit projections
Minimum time before any shares vest
Projected acquisition or IPO valuation
Current Equity Value
Portfolio Value$12500.00
Ownership Percentage0.2500%
Current Share Price$0.5000
Total Equity Value$125000.00
Exit Scenario
Net Gain$112500.00
Exit Portfolio Value$125000.00
Exercise Cost$12500.00
Exit Share Price$5.0000
Return Multiple10.00x
Total Return900.00%
Vesting Schedule
Monthly Vesting521 shares
After 1-Year Cliff6250 shares
After the cliff period, shares vest monthly until fully vested in 4 years.
Startup Equity Guide
Key Terms
- Stock Options: Right to buy company shares at a set price (strike price)
- Vesting: Time-based earning of equity, typically 4 years with 1-year cliff
- Cliff: Minimum period before any equity vests (usually 1 year)
- Strike Price: Cost per share to exercise your options
- 409A Valuation: Fair market value used to set strike prices
Important Considerations
- Exercise options early for potential tax benefits (consult tax advisor)
- Understand dilution from future funding rounds
- Consider 83(b) election if exercising early
- Know your option expiration date (typically 90 days after leaving)
- Preferred stock has priority over common in liquidation