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SAFE Note (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)

A streamlined investment instrument allowing startups to raise capital quickly without setting a valuation. Converts investor funds into equity upon a future priced round or liquidity event.

Key Clauses

1

Valuation Cap

Sets the maximum company valuation at which the SAFE converts to equity.

2

Discount Rate

Provides investors a percentage discount on the share price in the next round.

3

Conversion Events

Defines the triggering events that convert the SAFE into equity shares.

4

Pro Rata Rights

Grants investors the right to maintain their ownership percentage in future rounds.

5

Dissolution Terms

Specifies what happens to the investment if the company dissolves.

Use This Template

When You Need This

  • Raising a pre-seed or seed round without a formal valuation
  • An investor wants a simple instrument instead of a convertible note
  • Closing funding quickly with minimal legal complexity