• OWNERSHIP
  • DILUTION
  • VALUATION
  • HUMAN

How to model pre-money equity with your AI

Connect this MCP to your agent to run cap table simulations. It handles the math for option pool shuffles so you can see the impact on ownership.

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Short answer

How can I model pre-money equity with my AI?

You provide your current cap table and the proposed option pool size to your agent. The AI uses the compute_pre_money_scenario tool to calculate the new ownership percentages for founders and investors. You get a clear breakdown of the dilution that follows.

The results you get

Where the math lands

Running a scenario gives you these specific data points.

OWNERSHIP

Updated equity splits

The AI calculates exactly what percentage of the company each stakeholder holds after the pool is factored into the pre-money valuation.

DILUTION

Founder impact analysis

You see how much the option pool specifically dilutes existing shareholders compared to the previous round.

VALUATION

Post-money verification

The tool confirms the relationship between your pre-money valuation, the new pool, and the final post-money cap table.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the math, but you decide if the resulting dilution is acceptable for your next funding round.

The workflow

What your AI does when the scenario arrives.

The AI moves from raw numbers to a finished cap table model.

  1. Data ingestion

    Your agent reads your current cap table and the terms of the new investment.

    compute_pre_money_scenario

  2. Equity modeling

    The AI runs the math to include the option pool in the pre-money valuation.

    compute_pre_money_scenario

  3. Ownership calculation

    The tool determines the final percentage for every founder and investor.

    compute_pre_money_scenario

  4. Scenario comparison

    The agent compares the new ownership levels against your previous cap table state.

    compute_pre_money_scenario

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your simulation.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed numbers with your actual cap table data and pool requirements.

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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  • Run a pre-money scenario with a $10M valuation and a 10% option pool.

  • Calculate the dilution for founders if we add a 15% option pool to this pre-money valuation.

  • Show me the ownership split for a $5M pre-money deal with a 5% pool included.

  • Compare my current ownership to a scenario where the option pool is part of the pre-money.

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Connect Option Pool Shuffle Simulator once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your preferred client. Your credentials stay encrypted and the math happens instantly.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my actual cap table files?

    No. The AI only performs calculations and provides data. It cannot write to or modify your original documents.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle post-money calculations?

    This specific tool is designed to model the pre-money impact of the option pool. You must provide the post-money context if you want to see the final result.

  • 03

    Can I run multiple scenarios at once?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to run several different pool sizes or valuations in a single conversation.

  • 04

    Will the AI suggest how much pool I should have?

    No. The AI only calculates the math based on the numbers you provide. It does not provide legal or financial advice.

  • 05

    Do I need to upload a spreadsheet?

    You can paste your cap table data directly into the chat, and the agent will use it to run the tool.

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