Early-stage companies often rely on Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) and convertible promissory notes to raise capital either prior to a company's first priced preferred equity round, or to ...

Kimberly Klayman of Ballard Spahr explains these two common instruments for deferring the valuation of a startup — and how to decide which is right for your company. Money doesn't grow on ... well, ...

If you're exploring the world of startup investing, you're likely wondering what a convertible note is and if they're a good investment. Keep reading to find out all you need to know about convertible ...

A SAFE — or Simple Agreement for Future Equity — is a financial instrument that was first introduced by Y Combinator in 2013. Since that time, SAFEs have become the most common instruments used in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about entrepreneurship, innovation and impact. A Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a contractual agreement ...

In the world of early stage investing, there exists a range of structures from the most founder friendly to the most investor friendly. The most investor-friendly structure involves some type of a ...