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Explain a cap table, dilution, SAFEs, option pools, and round mechanics in plain English with the actual math.
Passed 21 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 17 of 22 without it.
and 1 more in the full report
4 fixed17 passed either way1 still failing0 broke
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One of 4 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
I am evaluating a term sheet where an investor offers $3M on a $12M pre-money valuation. Currently, the founders hold 85% and existing advisors hold 15%. The investor requires a 15% post-money option pool. Please explain how this affects our cap table. I need a short summary, a structured cap table comparison showing equity before versus after the round, the step-by-step breakdown of the math including pool dilution, a section detailing what this round ultimately costs the founders, and potential traps or warning signs in these terms.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Includes a disclaimer stating the information is not legal or financial advice. | Missed | Passed |
| Quantifies the dilution caused by creating the 15% post-money equity incentive pool. | Passed | Passed |
| Presents a before-and-after cap table comparison where total ownership sums to 100%. | Passed | Passed |
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
Dilution math quietly decides how much of your company you keep. This skill walks through it with real numbers — pre/post-money, SAFEs, option pools, and conversions — so the founder sees exactly who owns what and why. Not legal or financial advice; confirm with counsel before signing.
Given partial terms, work the full example anyway with the numbers provided, and clearly state every assumption (e.g. assumed $1M pre-existing on a $X pre-money). If numbers are missing, pick clean illustrative ones and label them. Never leave the math as "[calculate]".
Ask for (if not already provided), else use labelled illustrative figures:
What this round does to ownership, in 3 sentences.
| Holder | Shares / % before | % after this round |
|---|---|---|
| Founders | ||
| Existing investors | ||
| Option pool | ||
| New investor(s) | ||
| Total | 100% | 100% |
The single dilution number that matters, and the one term quietly driving it.
test cases passed, vs 17 / 22 without
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