An angel investor contributes $250,000 for a 10% equity stake in a startup. Two years later, the company raises another round at a pre-money valuation that is 3 times the original post-money valuation. What is the investors stake now worth, assuming no additional shares were taken?

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**Why Angel Investments Matter—And How Valuations Grow Over Time** What does a $250,000 investment buy today in the startup world? For an angel investor contributing $250,000 for a 10% stake, it signaled a strong early bet—now a chance to track long-term growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. As more U.S. startups scale, how do early equity stakes translate into real value over time? Understanding post-money valuations and dilution plays a key role in assessing true returns. For investors, post-money valuation sets the foundation: with $250,000 for 10%, the company’s post-money valuation was $2.5 million. Two years later, a new round pushes the pre-money valuation to three times the original post-money—meaning the company’s value has climbed significantly. **Understanding the Stakes: How Valuations Reflect Growth**