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Alan Jones

Feb 26, 2020

7 min read

What’s a SAFE, what’s a convertible note, and are they really better than just selling shares to investors?

A SAFE may feel safer to founders but will feel less safe to Aussie investors. Photo by Jason Dent on Unsplash

A common question from Aussie tech startup founders is whether they should raise their investment with a convertible note, priced equity, or a SAFE note.

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I’m Alan Jones, coach for accelerators, partner at M8 Ventures, angel investor. Earlier: founder, early Yahoo product manager, tech reporter.

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