Valuation & conversion mechanics · Working
Conversion price
Also called: conversion share price
ELI5
The share price used for conversion.
Used in conversation
“The conversion price is determined by the cap, not the discount.”
Definition
The price per share used when a convertible security turns into equity.
Here “Conversion price” means: The price per share used when a convertible security turns into equity.
Pitch context
You will see “Conversion price” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches valuation & conversion mechanics.
Why it matters: In valuation & conversion mechanics, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Y Combinator — Safe financing documentsDirect source · practitioner · checked 2026-08-16
- National Venture Capital Association — Model Legal DocumentsDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Small Business Capital Formation GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Exempt OfferingsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Y Combinator — Series A Term Sheet TemplateSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-16