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title: Startup Calculator
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# 🚀 Startup Calculator

Essential financial tools for founders, VCs, and investors worldwide.

## 🎯 What is this?

A comprehensive calculator suite designed specifically for the startup ecosystem. Whether you're a founder planning your next funding round, a VC evaluating investments, or an investor analyzing returns, this tool provides instant, accurate calculations for critical financial decisions.

## 🛠️ Features

### 💰 Equity Dilution Calculator
- Calculate ownership changes after funding rounds
- Understand pre-money vs post-money valuations
- See exactly how much equity you'll retain

### ⏰ Runway Calculator  
- Track your cash runway and burn rate
- Get recommendations based on your financial health
- Plan for fundraising timelines

### 📊 Startup Valuation (Berkus Method)
- Estimate company value for pre-revenue startups
- Rate key factors: idea, prototype, team, market, sales
- Get risk assessment and investment advice

### 📈 Investment Returns Calculator
- Calculate ROI, IRR, and investment multiples
- Compare against VC benchmarks
- Analyze exit scenarios

### 📋 Cap Table Calculator
- Model ownership structure through funding rounds
- Calculate dilution impact on founders and employees
- Plan employee option pools

## 🎯 Who is this for?

- **Startup Founders**: Plan funding rounds, understand dilution, track runway
- **VCs & Angels**: Evaluate investments, calculate returns, model cap tables  
- **Employees**: Understand equity grants and vesting schedules
- **Students & Entrepreneurs**: Learn startup finance fundamentals

## ✨ Why use this?

- **Save Time**: No more complex spreadsheets or manual calculations
- **Avoid Errors**: Automated formulas based on industry standards
- **Make Better Decisions**: Get instant insights for critical financial decisions
- **Free & Accessible**: Use anytime, anywhere, no signup required

## 🔧 Technical Details

Built with:
- **Gradio**: For the interactive web interface
- **Python**: For all calculations and business logic
- **Industry Standards**: All formulas based on VC and startup best practices

## 📊 Calculation Methods

- **Equity Dilution**: Standard pre/post-money valuation formulas
- **Runway**: Cash on hand divided by net burn rate
- **Valuation**: Berkus Method (ideal for pre-revenue startups)
- **Returns**: IRR, ROI, and multiple calculations
- **Cap Table**: Fully diluted share calculations

## 🚀 Get Started

Simply select a calculator from the tabs above, enter your data, and get instant results with detailed explanations and insights.

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*Built for the global startup ecosystem. Helping founders, VCs, and investors make better financial decisions.*