YC Safe Financing Documents | Y Combinator

Information about startup documents, including the safe (simple agreement for future equity).

Download the Safe US companies There are three versions of the post-money safe intended for use by US companies, plus an optional side letter. Safe: Valuation Cap, no Discount Safe: Discount, no Valuation Cap Safe: "Uncapped MFN" (no Valuation Cap, no Discount) Pro Rata Side Letter Safe User Guide Non-US companies There is one version of the post-money safe, Valuation Cap (no discount), intended for use by companies formed in Canada, Cayman and Singapore, plus an optional side letter for each country. Before using any of these international forms, you should consult with a lawyer licensed in t

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