Seed Round
Typically the first significant round of outside funding, used to prove your early product and business model before a larger Series A raise.
Quick Answer
How much equity do founders typically give up in a seed round?
Commonly in the range of 15-25% combined across the round, though the exact figure depends heavily on the valuation negotiated, the amount raised, and any option pool refresh bundled into the same transaction.
- The range varies widely by valuation and raise size
- A bundled pool refresh increases the effective dilution
- Model your specific numbers rather than relying on a rule of thumb
The Lovie Advantage
Lovie models your specific seed terms against your real cap table instead of an industry-average estimate.
See how this connects to Series A Funding. For the formal definition, see the SBA's guide to writing a business plan.
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