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POSTMONEY SAFE AGREEMENT

This Postmoney SAFE Agreement (the "Agreement") is made effective as of by and between Company: a company organized under the laws of with principal address at , and Investor: with principal address at .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company is seeking to raise capital and the Investor desires to provide funding to the Company in exchange for the rights set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire that the Investor's contribution be governed by a simple agreement for future equity on a post‑money basis such that the Purchase Amount will convert into the Company's Capital Stock upon the occurrence of a Qualified Financing, Liquidity Event, or Dissolution Event as set forth below; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement reflect a binding obligation of the Company to issue Capital Stock to the Investor according to the conversion mechanics, valuation cap, and discount terms specified herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

"Purchase Amount" means the cash consideration paid by the Investor to the Company in the amount of .

"Post‑Money Valuation" means the valuation of the Company immediately following the Qualified Financing calculated in accordance with the capital structure and the valuation cap set forth in this Agreement.

"Valuation Cap" means and "Discount" means .

2. PURCHASE AND ISSUANCE

2.1 Purchase. In exchange for the Purchase Amount, the Company hereby issues to the Investor a SAFE evidencing the Investor's right to receive a number of shares of the Company's Capital Stock upon conversion as set forth in Section 3. The Purchase Amount shall be delivered to the Company on or before the Effective Date shown above.

2.2 No Interest; Nontransferable. This SAFE shall not bear interest. Except as expressly permitted in Section 7, the Investor may not assign or transfer this SAFE without the prior written consent of the Company.

3. CONVERSION UPON QUALIFIED FINANCING

3.1 Qualified Financing. Upon the closing of the Investor's Preferred Stock financing in which the Company sells shares for aggregate gross proceeds of at least (a "Qualified Financing"), this SAFE will automatically convert into the number of shares of the Company's Preferred Stock determined as provided herein.

3.2 Conversion Price. The Conversion Price shall be the lesser of (a) the price per share equal to the Valuation Cap divided by the Company's Fully Diluted Capitalization on a Post‑Money basis, and (b) the price per share equal to the price per share paid by the investors in the Qualified Financing multiplied by (1 - Discount). The number of shares to be issued upon conversion shall equal the Purchase Amount divided by the Conversion Price.

3.3 Mechanics of Conversion. At the closing of the Qualified Financing, subject to the conditions set forth herein, the Company shall issue and deliver to the Investor a certificate or electronic record evidencing the shares issuable upon conversion and update its capitalization records accordingly. The issuance shall be subject to customary conditions, including requisite approvals and compliance with securities laws.

4. LIQUIDITY AND DISSOLUTION EVENTS

4.1 Liquidity Event. If, prior to conversion of this SAFE, there occurs a Change of Control or other Liquidity Event, the Investor shall, at the Investor's election, receive either (a) a cash payment equal to the Purchase Amount (subject to the Company's ability to pay under applicable law), or (b) the number of shares of common stock equal to the Purchase Amount divided by the Conversion Price computed in accordance with Section 3.2, as if a Qualified Financing occurred immediately prior to such Liquidity Event.

4.2 Dissolution Event. Upon a Dissolution Event prior to conversion, the Company shall pay the Investor the Purchase Amount, subject to the rights of creditors and applicable law.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

5.1 Company Representations. The Company represents and warrants to the Investor that: (a) it is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction identified above and has full corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable in accordance with its terms; and (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with or result in a breach of any material agreement, permit or law applicable to the Company.

5.2 Investor Representations. The Investor represents and warrants that: (a) it has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the Investor is acquiring this SAFE for investment purposes only and not with a view to any distribution, and understands the speculative nature of investments in early-stage companies; and (c) the Investor is an accredited investor or otherwise has the requisite experience and ability to bear the economic risk of this investment.

6. COVENANTS; CONDITIONS

6.1 Company Covenants. The Company covenants to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause any Qualified Financing to be consummated and to provide the Investor with notice of any such financing, Liquidity Event, or Dissolution Event in a timely manner. The Company shall maintain accurate capitalization records and promptly update its books to reflect conversion pursuant to this SAFE.

6.2 Conditions to Conversion. Conversion of this SAFE is subject to customary conditions including, without limitation, that no injunction, restraining order or other legal restraint prevents the issuance of shares and that all required corporate approvals have been obtained.

7. TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS

The Investor shall not assign or transfer this SAFE except (a) with the prior written consent of the Company, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, or (b) by operation of law to a successor of the Investor's entire business. Any attempted transfer in violation of this Section shall be null and void.

8. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below (or to such other address as a party may designate in writing).

9. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

No provision of this Agreement may be amended, waived or modified except by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Investor. The failure by either party to enforce any term or condition shall not constitute a waiver of such term or any other term.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any exhibits and schedules hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral.

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.

13. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be binding.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

The parties acknowledge that the issuance of shares upon conversion is subject to compliance with applicable securities laws and that the Company may require reasonable documentation, opinions or consents to permit such issuance. The Investor agrees to provide any required documentation in a timely manner.

SIGNATURES

Company Name:

By:

Date:

Investor Name:

By:

Date:

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What a Postmoney SAFE Agreement Is

A Postmoney SAFE Agreement is a standardized convertible instrument used by startups to accept investment in exchange for a future equity stake determined after a priced financing round. Unlike debt, a SAFE converts into preferred stock upon a qualifying equity financing or other trigger events; the postmoney version fixes the investor's ownership percentage by using the post-money valuation for conversion math. Key economic terms include purchase amount, valuation cap, discount, and conversion mechanics. The agreement is contractual and governs conversion, transfer restrictions, investor rights, and representations until conversion or termination.

Why Use a Postmoney SAFE Agreement

A Postmoney SAFE simplifies early-stage fundraising by standardizing conversion terms, reducing negotiation overhead, and providing clearer post-financing ownership expectations for founders and investors.

Why Use a Postmoney SAFE Agreement

Who Typically Uses a Postmoney SAFE

Founders and seed-stage companies commonly use Postmoney SAFEs to onboard angel and institutional capital without a priced round.

  • Founders and CEOs evaluating seed or pre-seed funding under flexible conversion terms.
  • Angel investors and seed funds seeking simplified, equity-linked exposure without priced rounds.
  • Startup attorneys and accelerator programs standardizing documents across cohort investments.

Investors, accelerators, and counsel rely on the form for speed and predictability while preserving conversion mechanics for future financing.

Primary Signers and Their Roles

Founder / CEO

Founder or CEO signs on behalf of the company, confirms authority to bind the corporation, and ensures cap table consistency; legal counsel often prepares or reviews the SAFE before signature to confirm corporate approvals and compliance.

Investor / Entity

Investor (individual or entity) signs to accept the economic and conversion terms, provides funding, and may request additional investor side letters or acknowledgements; accredited investor confirmation and KYC may be required.

Core Clauses in a Professional Postmoney SAFE

A robust Postmoney SAFE clearly allocates conversion math and investor protections while avoiding ambiguities that create dilution disputes later.

Valuation Cap

Specifies the maximum company valuation used to calculate conversion price, defining the investor's post-conversion ownership percentage and protecting early investors from excessive dilution.

Discount Rate

Optional percentage discount applied to the priced round conversion price, granting investors a lower effective share price relative to new investors in that financing.

Conversion Triggers

Lists events that convert the SAFE into equity—qualified financing, liquidation, or dissolution—and the mechanics used to allocate shares at those events.

MFN / Most-Favored

A clause that may allow investors to adopt better terms offered in later SAFEs, preserving relative investor economics in subsequent rounds.

Pro Rata Rights

Optional investor right to purchase additional shares in future financings to maintain ownership percentage; detail notice and exercise procedures.

Representations & Warranties

Company and investor promises regarding authority, organization, accreditation status, and compliance with securities laws to reduce legal risk.

Step-by-Step: Completing a Postmoney SAFE

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, execute, and record the SAFE correctly.

  • 01
    Prepare Draft: Populate company and investor details, cap, discount, and any optional rights.
  • 02
    Legal Review: Have counsel confirm corporate authority and securities compliance before signature.
  • 03
    Obtain Signatures: Collect signatures from authorized company and investor signatories with dated execution.
  • 04
    Record and Update: Upload executed SAFE to cap table and investor records; notify stakeholders.

How to Configure an Online SAFE Workflow

Configure fields and signer flows to mirror legal requirements and post-execution recordkeeping.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Investor first, then company or vice versa; define required fields per signer.
Authentication Use email or SMS codes; consider advanced ID verification for institutional investors.
Template Controls Lock economic terms and enable editable investor details only to reduce errors.
Audit Trail Enable detailed logs: timestamps, IP, and signer actions for enforceability.

Digital Signing and File Requirements

Use a platform that supports secure signatures, audit trails, and common file formats for storage and sharing.

  • Formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Connects to cap table tools
  • Compliance: Audit trail and encryption

Where to Send or Store the Executed SAFE

After execution, distribute copies to the investor, company records, and any required agents or counsel to ensure consistent recordkeeping.

  • Investor Records: Provide an executed copy to the investor for their files and accounting.
  • Company Cap Table: Upload to your cap table provider and update outstanding instrument listings.
  • Legal Counsel: Share with company counsel for corporate minute book updates.
  • Escrow/Agent: If funds are escrowed, notify the escrow agent and provide executed documentation.

Key Timing and Deadline Considerations

Track effective dates, conversion triggers, and tax or reporting windows that may affect investor or company obligations.

Effective Date Entry:

Enter MM/DD/YYYY when signatures complete; controls start of investor rights.

Conversion Trigger Timing:

Conversion occurs on the qualified financing closing date or other specified event.

Tax Reporting:

SAFE funding is not typically reported on Form 1099; consult a tax advisor for reporting obligations.

Cap Table Update:

Update cap table promptly upon conversion to reflect new share allocations.

Record Retention:

Retain executed SAFEs per company retention policy and applicable regulation.

Funding and Conversion Milestones

A typical SAFE lifecycle follows discrete stages from signature through conversion and post-conversion recording.

01

Signing

Document executed and funds transferred or escrowed as specified.

02

Funding Cleared

Company acknowledges receipt and records the investment on books.

03

Qualified Financing

Priced round that meets the SAFE's conversion threshold.

04

Conversion & Recording

SAFE converts into equity; update cap table and issue stock certificates if applicable.

Common Preparation Errors to Avoid

  • Using an incorrect or informal company name that differs from the formation documents, causing enforcement ambiguity.
  • Failing to specify whether the SAFE is postmoney or premoney, which can lead to disputed ownership calculations later.
  • Omitting conversion trigger definitions or thresholds, producing uncertainty at the time of a priced round.
  • Neglecting to update the cap table after conversion, resulting in investor disputes and inaccurate ownership records.

Risks and Legal Consequences of Errors

Dilution Risk: Incorrect cap math can materially dilute investors and lead to litigation.
Tax Misclassification: Incorrect reporting may trigger IRS review and penalties.
Securities Violations: Failure to comply with securities law can result in rescission or fines.
Invalid Execution: Unauthorized signatories can render the SAFE unenforceable.
Cap Table Disputes: Inaccurate records lead to investor disagreement and governance issues.
Breach Claims: Missing representations or warranties may expose parties to damages.

Real-World Use Cases for a Postmoney SAFE

Two common scenarios illustrate why startups and investors choose postmoney SAFEs in early financing.

Seed Round — Accelerator Investment

An accelerator provides seed capital in exchange for a SAFE at cohort start

  • Quick execution enables cohort scaling
  • The SAFE converts at the next priced round, simplifying initial negotiations and preserving program timelines while standardizing investor terms across the cohort.

Angel Syndicate — Lead Investor

A lead angel syndicate deploys capital using a postmoney SAFE to fix dilution for participating angels

  • Use of a single SAFE template reduces negotiation time
  • The lead coordinates conversion in a later priced financing and the company updates its cap table to reflect converted shares.

eSignature Pricing Snapshot for SAFE Workflows

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Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
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Essential Data Elements to Include

Company Name: Exact legal name
Investor Name: Legal entity or individual
Investment Amount: Numeric and written
Valuation Cap: Dollar amount
Discount: Percentage or N/A
Execution Date: MM/DD/YYYY

Frequently Asked Questions About Postmoney SAFEs

Answers to common questions about execution, enforceability, conversion mechanics, and recordkeeping for Postmoney SAFE Agreements.


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