Dilution — Ownership Reduction
Definition: Your ownership shrinks as you raise. Percentage of a bigger pie can still be a win.
Example
In board meetings, you'll often hear something like: "Let's pull the latest Dilution numbers before we make a call" — shorthand for ownership reduction.
When you'll hear it
Dilution shows up most often in board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategy off-sites. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to ownership reduction — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
What does Dilution stand for?
Dilution stands for Ownership Reduction.
What does Dilution mean in business and finance?
Your ownership shrinks as you raise. Percentage of a bigger pie can still be a win.
Where will I hear Dilution used at work?
Dilution comes up most often in board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategy off-sites. It's used as shorthand for ownership reduction, so people assume you already know the term.
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