Startup Fundraising with SAFEs: Avoiding Pitfalls & Risks
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT
Virtual event
Hosted by Fundable Startups

OverviewSAFEs are the most common way to raise startup funds. But SAFEs have problems. We'll cover how to avoid them.Many startups use a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) to raise funds. Founders love the speed, simplicity, and ubiquity of SAFEs.We've discussed in other events the hidden problems of SAFEs. In this event, Benjamin Novak, angel investor and partner at the law firm Morgan Lewis will cover other key pitfalls such as:What happens if the startup is acquired before the SAFE convertsChallenges with "high resolution fundraising" (where you have multiple raises with small…