Just how much is that 2% really worth?
Early stage compensation often involves giving a portion of the salary in order to
strike a claim on the riches that could come from a successful exit. It's impossible to predict
exactly how a company will grow and what that could mean for your bottom line, but this calculator lets
you plug in numbers and see what comes out at the end. If you would like to play with code, the source is
up on GitHub.
Your Totals
Company Value
$500,000
ShareValue - Final (Initial)
$10,000.00 ($10,000)
Ownership - Final (Initial)
2.000% (2.000%)
Net = $0.00
Earnings Comparison
Total Big Co Earnings
$409,707.43
vs.
Total Startup Earnings
$320,000.00
This project is not a financial planning tool. I am not a financial advisor. Any conclusions drawn and actions taken from the use of this tool are your own and I am in no way responsible or liable. Consult a real financial advisor if you have real questions
about equity.