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SAFEs and Pre vs Post Money Valuations

SAFEs and Pre vs Post Money Valuations

Breaking down Y Combinator's Simple Agreement for Future Equity

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Aug 30, 2022
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I played the drums in my elementary school’s fifth grade band. But since then, the only instruments I’ve picked up are financial instruments.

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In today’s issue we’ll be breaking down the SAFE, or Simple Agreement for Future Equity, the best way for startups to attract initial cash. While discussing this kinda revolutionary financial ins…

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