
What Is Pre-Money Valuation?
Pre-money valuation is the estimated worth of a company immediately before new capital is injected in a funding round.
Pre-Money Valuation Meaning
The pre-money valuation meaning centres on establishing how much a startup is worth before fresh capital enters the business. This figure directly shapes how much equity investors receive and how much dilution founders experience. A clear pre-money valuation definition helps align expectations between founders and investors, since it sets the baseline for negotiating terms, assessing ownership percentages and modelling fully diluted outcomes. Pre-money valuation also influences investor appetite, signalling how the company views its traction, market potential and growth prospects.
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