Angel Dilution Reality: Cap Table Erosion

Angel Dilution Reality: Cap Table Erosion

This visual illustrates how angel investments and various funding instruments lead to cap table dilution over time. Founders can use this to understand the complex mechanics of equity ownership and valuation throughout the startup lifecycle.

Angel Dilution Reality: Cap Table Erosion is a diagram in the fundraising section of the StartupFundraising visual library, covering angel investing, dilution, cap table, convertible notes, valuation, seed funding. Founders use it inside pitch decks, board updates and investor follow-ups; it is free to download and adapt to your own numbers.

At a glance

• Category: Fundraising
• Format: image
• Topics: angel investing, dilution, cap table, convertible notes, valuation, seed funding

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