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Pre-money / Post-money valuation
Also: Pre-money; Post-money
Pre-money is what the company is worth before the new money goes in; post-money is pre-money plus the raise.
Why it matters
Your new investor's ownership = cheque ÷ post-money. Always check which one a quoted valuation refers to.
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