Startup Fundraising: SAFEs vs. Preferred Stock #1
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – 11:00 AM PST
Virtual event
Hosted by Sam Wong
SAFEs are the most common way to raise startup funds. But SAFEs have problems. We'll cover how Series First preferred stock can fix them. Many startups use a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) to raise funds. Founders love the speed, simplicity, and ubiquity of SAFEs. But SAFEs have hidden problems that most founders and investors ignore, such as:[ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Extra founder dilution[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Unclear cap table impact[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Complex and uncertain tax treatment for investors[/li][li indent=0 align=left]No man's land if the SAFE…