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SAFE Agreement (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)

Investment contract for early-stage startups to raise capital.

Added: December 29, 2025
Applicable: US, CA

Detailed Explanation

A SAFE Agreement allows investors to provide capital to a startup in exchange for the right to receive equity in a future priced funding round. It is simpler and faster than convertible notes or equity rounds, with no interest rate or maturity date.

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#fundraising#seed#investment#Y Combinator

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