$100,000 equity grant at $20M valuation = 50,000 shares (0.50% ownership)
12-month cliff, 36-month vest
Grant Value (Today)
$100,000
➔
Value at $100M (Year 2)
$500,000
5x paper return on valuation mark-up alone
Series A Mark
$100M Valuation
$500K
Paper value
Bear Exit
$250M Valuation
$1.22M
0.50% of proceeds
Base Exit
$500M Valuation
$2.44M
0.50% of proceeds
Bull Exit
$1B Valuation
$4.88M
0.50% of proceeds
Total 5-Year Compensation (Base Exit Scenario)
Cash (5 Years)
$2.04M
Salary + Commission + Override + Bonus
Equity (Base Exit)
$2.44M
0.50% at $500M exit
Total
$4.48M
Combined 5-year value
The financial projections illustrated above are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of future compensation. Actual outcomes depend on company performance, individual performance, equity vesting, and final terms in the formal employment agreement.