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SAFEs are the most common way startups raise early-stage capital — but they come with hidden risks that many founders and investors don’t fully understand.

In this replay, we break down why SAFEs often cause more problems than founders expect and explore a newer alternative that aims to balance simplicity with investor protections: Series First preferred stock.

Many founders love SAFEs for their speed and simplicity. But SAFEs can lead to:
• Unexpected founder dilution
• Unclear cap table outcomes
• Complex and uncertain tax treatment for investors
• “No man’s land” if the SAFE never converts
• Little to no investor rights or influence

Because of these issues, many angel investors now refuse to invest via SAFEs — which is why the Angel Capital Association (ACA) recently released a model convertible note as an alternative.

Historically, founders had few good options:
• Convertible notes add debt complexity and maturity risk
• Traditional preferred stock often costs $100K+ in legal fees
That’s starting to change.

🎙️ In this webinar, Sam Wong (Fundable Startups) is joined by Brian Dirkmaat, Partner at Rimon P.C., to discuss modern fundraising structures designed for early-stage startups.
What you’ll learn:
✅ What early-stage investors actually care about
✅ The biggest problems with SAFEs and traditional preferred stock
✅ How Series First preferred stock works
✅ When Series First may be a better alternative for founders and investors

The session includes instructional slides, a candid discussion, and live audience Q&A.

👥 This replay is for founders, angels, and early-stage investors who want to make smarter fundraising decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

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