Startup valuations aren’t what you think
Early stage valuations aren’t about your idea.
They’re about equity.
Investors usually target 15–20%.
The valuation? Just the math to get there.
Raise more → higher valuation
Same % → same dilution
That’s how founders end up owning ~56% by seed.
Valuation isn’t magic.
It’s a formula.
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