SAFE Agreement

Simple Agreement for Future Equity - A Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a contractual agreement between an investor and a company wherein the investor provides capital to the company in exchange for the rights to receive equity at a later date. The equity is usually issued during a subsequent financing round, at which point the SAFE converts based on the terms set forth in the agreement.

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Simple Agreement for Future Equity
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SAFE Agreement
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Future Equity Agreement
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A Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a contractual agreement between an investor and a company wherein the investor provides capital to the company in exchange for the rights to receive equity at a later date. The equity is usually issued during a subsequent financing round, at which point the SAFE converts based on the terms set forth in the agreement.
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