You finally have investor interest. A couple of angels like the idea, one says “We usually do SAFEs,” another asks if you’re ...

If you've been around the startup world, especially early-stage companies, you probably have either run into or heard about SAFE notes. These instruments have gone through a bit of an evolution, and ...

The first allows a founder to gain clarity on their company’s worth and the division of ownership. But if a founder is looking for more flexibility, a convertible or SAFE note could be the way to go.

AI startups are reviving the SAFE funding mechanism to secure investments without dilution. Pioneered by Y Combinator, SAFEs offer a founder-friendly alternative to convertible notes. SAFE notes ...

When startups seek early stage funding, they often turn to instruments like SAFE notes (Simple Agreements for Future Equity). SAFE notes are a form of convertible security representing an investment ...

SAFEs, simple agreements for future equity, have long been touted as a founder-friendly structure for signing venture deals. But is it really fair to call them that? TechCrunch+ recently surveyed a ...

For early-stage companies in particular, these contracts can prove key to raising new capital. You have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes. But sometimes you have to borrow money to ...