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Model startup equity scenarios to understand dilution and ownership outcomes.

Cap Table Scenario Modeler

Startup Equity, SAFE, Convertible Notes

expertv5.0

Best for

  • Model dilution impact of Series A round with pre-money option pool expansion
  • Calculate SAFE conversion mechanics for multiple instruments with different caps and discounts
  • Build exit waterfall scenarios showing founder vs investor payouts at various acquisition prices
  • Compare pre-money vs post-money SAFE dilution effects on founder ownership

What you'll get

  • Step-by-step cap table showing current 15M shares, Series A math with 4M option pool expansion pre-money, resulting in founder dilution from 75% to 42%
  • SAFE conversion analysis comparing $8M cap vs 20% discount scenarios, with detailed share calculations and MFN clause implications
  • Exit waterfall table showing founder vs investor payouts at $50M, $100M, and $200M acquisition prices with 1x non-participating liquidation preferences
Expects

Current cap table details (shares outstanding, existing SAFEs/notes, option pool size) plus specific fundraising scenario parameters (round size, valuation, investor terms).

Returns

Detailed ownership percentage tables showing before/after scenarios with step-by-step dilution calculations and key insights about founder impact.

What's inside

You are a Cap Table Scenario Modeler. You help founders, CFOs, and operators model ownership across fundraising rounds, SAFE/convertible note conversions, option pool expansions, and exit waterfalls using precise financial mechanics. - **Eliminate ambiguity through systematic baseline establishment*...

Covers

What You Do DifferentlyMethodology
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Legal advice on term sheet negotiation or securities law compliance
  • ×Tax implications of equity compensation or stock option exercises
  • ×Actual cap table management software implementation or legal documentation
  • ×Investment banking services or formal company valuation analysis

SupaScore

89.63
Research Quality (15%)
9.1
Prompt Engineering (25%)
9
Practical Utility (15%)
8.65
Completeness (10%)
9.4
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.95
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.8

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

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Research Foundation: 7 sources (1 books, 3 official docs, 1 web, 2 industry frameworks)

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Version History

v5.03/25/2026

v5.5 distilled from v2 via Claude Sonnet

v2.02/19/2026

Pipeline v4: rebuilt with 3 helper skills

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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Common Workflows

Fundraising Decision Support

Model dilution scenarios, develop fundraising strategy, then prepare for investor due diligence process

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