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Are SAFEs Dangerous?
SAFEs can be a powerful fundraising tool—but they also carry real risks to existing equity holders. For founders, the danger lies not in the document itself, but in misunderstanding its terms and consequences.
Are SAFEs Dangerous?
Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) were first introduced in late 2013 as a tool for startup companies, particularly those in early stages, to raise capital prior to a preferred equity financing and as an alternative to raising capital through convertible notes.
Priced Rounds and the Road to Increased Certainty
Most things that are done well require patience, time and effort. Scrambled eggs are better when you cook them low and slow. Priced rounds require a significant amount of upfront accounting but give you a better picture of how much your company is worth and consider possibilities for the future. But sometimes you’re starving, and you need breakfast. Sometimes you’re struggling, and you need cash fast.