Equity
Equity Split Calculator
A structured starting point for splitting founder equity — replacing the 50/50 handshake with actual contributions.
Inputs
- Your capital in
- Partner capital in
- Your hours per week
- Partner hours per week
- Idea premium (to you) — Set 0 if the idea was shared.
How to use this calculator
- Enter each founder's capital, time, role weight, and any idea premium.
- The tool turns those inputs into a suggested ownership split.
- Use it to start a fair conversation. The output is a prompt, not a verdict.
What each term means
- Equity split
- How ownership percentage is divided among founders.
- Idea premium
- Extra equity credited to whoever originated the concept.
- Sweat equity
- Ownership earned through work rather than cash invested.
Educational disclaimer: Outputs are simplified educational estimates built from the numbers you enter — they are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, and real decisions deserve verified figures and qualified professionals.