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Free Startup Calculator Guides

Comprehensive startup calculator guides and resources for founders at every stage

Plan your fundraise, model SAFE conversions, calculate burn rate and runway, split equity fairly, and understand dilution — all with free interactive tools built for founders at every stage.

Whether you are raising your first pre-seed round or preparing for a Series B, the financial decisions you make around equity, dilution, and runway will shape the future of your company. ICanPitch calculators give you the numbers you need to negotiate with confidence and plan with clarity.

Each calculator comes with an in-depth guide that walks you through the formulas, explains the trade-offs, and shows you real-world examples so you understand not just the “what” but the “why.” From SAFE conversions and convertible notes to option pool sizing and 409A valuations, every tool is designed for the decisions founders actually face.

All calculators are free to use, require no sign-up, and work directly in your browser. Pick a guide below to get started.

Calculator Guides

Explore our comprehensive collection of startup calculator resources

SAFE Calculator

Calculate SAFE conversions and optimize equity dilution

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Burn Rate Calculator

Plan your fundraising timeline and extend your runway

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Equity Split Calculator

Create fair equity distributions for co-founders

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Option Pool Calculator

Size employee equity pools and minimize founder dilution

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Convertible Note Calculator

Understand convertible note conversion mechanics

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Vesting Calculator

Plan founder vesting schedules and protect against departures

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Pre/Post Money Calculator

Understand valuation mechanics and negotiate better terms

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409A Valuation Calculator

Prepare employee options and comply with tax regulations

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Pro Rata Calculator

Model future dilution and plan investor rights

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Exit Calculator

Model exit scenarios and maximize founder proceeds

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Browse by Topic

In-depth guide collections organized by startup finance topic

SAFE Guides

Valuation caps, dilution, conversion

Burn Rate & Runway

Cash management, benchmarks

Equity & Vesting

Splits, option pools, schedules

Exit & Pro-Rata

M&A, investor rights

Valuations

Pre/post money, 409A

Built for Every Funding Stage

From pre-seed through growth stage, every calculator adapts to your round size, investor terms, and company structure.

Real-Time Scenario Modeling

Adjust valuation caps, discount rates, and vesting schedules instantly. Compare outcomes side by side before you sign a term sheet.

Expert-Backed Formulas

Every calculation is grounded in standard VC and legal practices. Our guides explain the methodology so you can verify the math yourself.

Latest from the Blog

In-depth guides on fundraising, equity, and startup finance

SAFE vs Convertible Note: Complete Comparison

Understand the key differences between SAFEs and convertible notes for your next round.

How to Calculate Your Startup Burn Rate

A step-by-step guide to calculating monthly burn rate and extending your runway.

Founder Vesting Schedules Explained

Everything you need to know about the standard 4-year vest with 1-year cliff.

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Ready to go deeper? Visit the ICanPitch Blog for fundraising playbooks, cap-table walkthroughs, and founder stories that turn these numbers into strategy.