How To Calculate Dividends

A debt instrument that can be converted into equity shares at a future date, typically during a funding round or upon certain events.

A reduction in the ownership percentage of a shareholder due to the issuance of new shares in the company. As new shares are issued, the proportion of the company each shareholder owns decreases, potentially affecting their control, influence, and value of their investment.

A venture capitalist (VC) is an investor who provides private financing to a company in exchange for an equity stake (typically 15% to 45% of the company). VCs normally invest in startups or small companies that are seeking to expand, though some venture capitalists invest in more mature companies.