• EQUITY
  • DILUTION
  • VALUATION
  • HUMAN

How to compare option pool scenarios with your AI

Connect this MCP to your agent to run math on equity shifts. Once connected, you can model how different pool sizes impact founder and investor ownership.

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Short answer

How do I compare option pool scenarios with my AI?

You give your agent your current cap table and the proposed pool changes. The agent uses the simulator to calculate the delta between pre-money and post-money equity for every stakeholder. You get a precise breakdown of dilution and ownership percentages.

The simulation results

What you get from a shuffle

Running a scenario generates these specific data points.

EQUITY

Ownership percentages

The AI calculates the exact percentage held by each stakeholder after the pool is adjusted. You see the shift from current to post-shuffle levels.

DILUTION

Dilution impact

The agent quantifies how much each party is diluted by the new pool. This shows you the real cost of the expansion.

VALUATION

Pre and post-money math

The tool compares the valuation structures to ensure the math holds up across both scenarios. It identifies the gap between the two states.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide if the dilution is acceptable. You use these outputs to negotiate terms with investors or founders.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the heavy math so you can focus on the negotiation.

  1. Ingest cap table data

    Your agent reads your current equity distribution and the proposed new pool size.

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  2. Model the shuffle

    The AI runs the math to see how the new pool sits within the pre-money and post-money structures.

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  3. Calculate dilution

    The agent determines the specific percentage drop for each existing shareholder.

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  4. Generate comparison

    The AI produces a side-by-side view of the old and new ownership states.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first simulation.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed info with your actual cap table numbers and pool targets.

Option Pool Simulator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4eeMcuYQFfvfWh1iMrFV3q8SLcGHaZyWbtJPjpam/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Option Pool Simulator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "option-pool-shuffle-simulator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4eeMcuYQFfvfWh1iMrFV3q8SLcGHaZyWbtJPjpam/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Compare an option pool increase from 10% to 15% using my current cap table in this spreadsheet.

  • Show me the post-money ownership for the founders if we add a 5% pool shuffle.

  • How much does the lead investor get diluted if we expand the option pool by 2%?

  • Run a scenario where the pre-money valuation is $10M and the new pool is 12%.

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Start here

Connect Option Pool Shuffle Simulator once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect the MCP to your preferred client. Your credentials stay encrypted and you can start running math immediately.

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FAQ

Common questions about the simulator

  • 01

    Can the AI update my actual cap table software?

    No. The AI only performs calculations and comparisons based on the data you provide. It does not write to your external cap table tools.

  • 02

    Does it handle different share classes?

    Yes, as long as you provide the specific share class data in your prompt or data source.

  • 03

    Can the AI negotiate the deal for me?

    No. The AI provides the mathematical outcomes of different scenarios, but the negotiation remains entirely with you.

  • 04

    Will it delete my existing data?

    No. This MCP is read-only for your data; it only processes the information to generate new comparison outputs.

  • 05

    How accurate are the dilution numbers?

    The numbers are mathematically exact based on the pre-money and post-money logic provided in the tool.

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