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    Post-Money Valuation

    Company valuation immediately after a financing closes.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Post-money valuation equals pre-money valuation plus the amount of new capital raised. Investor ownership equals investment ÷ post-money.

    What this means in practice

    Post-money is the headline number in press releases. Founders should focus on the dilution math, not the headline.

    Primary references

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      Investopedia: post-money
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      PitchBook - MedTech Coverage
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      NVCA Model Documents
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      NVCAnvca.org

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