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Vesting Schedule Calculator Template

Model founder and employee equity vesting schedules so everyone understands how and when ownership accrues.

4
Year Standard
1
Year Cliff
48
Months Total
25%
At Cliff

What You Can Calculate

  • +Standard 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff
  • +Monthly or quarterly vesting schedules after the cliff
  • +Different vesting start dates for each person or grant
  • +Remaining unvested equity at any point in time

Why a Vesting Calculator Matters

Equity is one of the most important levers in your startup. A clear vesting schedule prevents misunderstandings, protects the company if someone leaves early, and gives investors confidence that equity is earned over time.

How to Use the Vesting Calculator

01

Enter Cap Table Data

Start with each stakeholder's total equity grant (shares or %) and vesting start date.

02

Choose Vesting Terms

Set cliff duration, total vesting period, and vesting frequency (monthly/quarterly).

03

Review Vesting Schedule

See exactly how many shares vest each month and what remains unvested at any point.

04

Align With Legal Docs

Use the outputs to cross-check against your stock option agreements and term sheet.

What You Get

01

Excel Template

Fully editable spreadsheet with built-in formulas

02

Built-in Formulas

Automatic calculations for cliff and monthly vesting

03

Example Scenarios

Pre-filled examples for founders, employees, and advisors

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