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IS IT NORMAL FOR A STARTUP CEO TO END UP WITH JUST 10% EQUITY?

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Yes, this is the general outcome after 3 rounds of traditional VC funding. If the company sells 15–20% in each round, and 15–20% is reserved for employees, that typically will leave 15–25% for the founders in total - but that could be still worth a lot.