Types of startup funding: SAFE, SEIS, EIS, J-KISS, notes, and priced Rounds
A comparison guide for choosing the right early stage funding structure by geography, speed, Investor fit, tax treatment, and cap table impact.
Fundraising guides for startup founders
SAFE startup funding: how it works and when to use it
A founder guide to valuation caps, discounts, post-money ownership, conversion, dilution, side letters, and Investor expectations.
SEIS and EIS startup funding: UK founder guide
What SEIS and EIS mean for UK startups, which companies may qualify, and what founders should prepare before Investor outreach.
J-KISS startup funding: Japan seed financing guide
A practical explanation of J-KISS, stock acquisition rights, conversion mechanics, and how it differs from a US SAFE.
Convertible note startup funding: terms founders should model
How convertible notes compare with SAFEs, including interest, maturity, caps, discounts, repayment pressure, and priced Round conversion.
SAFE vs convertible note: founder comparison
How SAFEs and convertible notes differ on debt status, interest, maturity, conversion, dilution, and Investor protection.
SEIS vs EIS: which UK scheme fits the Round?
A focused comparison of SEIS and EIS by company stage, Investor relief, eligibility, limits, and sequencing risk.
J-KISS vs SAFE: Japan and US seed instruments compared
Where J-KISS and SAFE overlap, where stock acquisition rights change the mechanics, and what founders should model.
ASA vs SAFE: UK and US early funding compared
How UK advance subscription agreements compare with SAFEs, especially around share issuance, SEIS/EIS, and longstop dates.
Priced Round vs SAFE: when to price equity
A founder decision guide for choosing a priced equity Round or using SAFEs before valuation and governance are ready.
Angel Round vs Seed Round: what changes for founders
How angel and seed Rounds differ in check size, Investor expectations, diligence, documents, and Fundraise Pipeline process.
Pre-money vs post-money SAFE: ownership math explained
Why the post-money SAFE changed founder dilution visibility, and how to compare it with older pre-money SAFE language.
Valuation cap vs discount: which SAFE term matters more?
A practical comparison of caps and discounts, including which term controls conversion economics in different Round outcomes.
MFN clause in startup funding: founder guide
What most favoured nation language does in a SAFE or note, when it helps Investors, and where it can create term cleanup.
Startup dilution guide for SAFEs, notes, and priced Rounds
How founders should model ownership before signing convertible instruments, option pool changes, or priced equity terms.
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