Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Cap table, ownership & dilution · Core

Ownership percentage

Also called: percent ownership

ELI5

The portion of the company someone owns.

Used in conversation

“State whether the ownership percentage is basic or fully diluted.”

Definition

A holder's share of the company's equity under a stated capitalisation basis.

Here “Ownership percentage” means: A holder's share of the company's equity under a stated capitalisation basis.

Pitch context

You will see “Ownership percentage” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches cap table, ownership & dilution.

Why it matters: In cap table, ownership & dilution, 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.

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