229 Pre-Seed & Seed Funding contracts

SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) by Y Combinator

The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) is designed to let startups raise early capital by granting investors the right to future equity at a capped valuation, without offering any additional discount at conversion. Unlike other SAFEs, this version excludes the percentage discount mechanism (which normally gives investors shares at a reduced price), relying only on the valuation cap to protect investors. It is part of Y Combinator’s widely adopted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents.

SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) by Y Combinator

This document is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), a standard instrument used by startups to raise capital from investors. It allows an investor to provide immediate funding in exchange for the right to receive equity in the future, typically during a priced financing round or a company exit, based on a specific valuation cap without a discount rate.

SAFE: MFN, No Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) by Y Combinator

The Y Combinator SAFE: MFN, No Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) governs how investor funds convert into equity without applying a valuation cap or discount. Instead, it ensures fairness by giving investors the right to match any superior terms offered in subsequent SAFEs. It is part of Y Combinator’s widely adopted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents.

SAFE Agreement - $250k Angel Investment

SAFE: Discount, no Valuation Cap (US) by Y Combinator

The Y Combinator SAFE: Discount, No Valuation Cap (US) governs how investor funds convert into equity by applying a set discount to the price of future preferred shares, without using a valuation cap.

SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Caymans) by Y Combinator

The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Caymans) governs how investor funds convert into equity by setting a post-money valuation cap without applying a discount.

SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Canada) by Y Combinator

The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Canada) governs how investor funds convert into equity based on a pre-set post-money valuation cap, without applying a discount.

SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (Singapore) by Y Combinator

The SAFE: Post-Money Valuation Cap (Singapore) is a Simple Agreement for Future Equity tailored for Singapore-incorporated companies.

Pro Rata Side Letter (Caymans) by Y Combinator

The Pro Rata Side Letter (Caymans) by Y Combinator gives investors the right to purchase their proportional share of preferred shares in future equity financings.

Pro Rata Side Letter (US) by Y Combinator

The Pro Rata Agreement gives investors the right to purchase their proportional share of preferred stock in a company’s future equity financing, protecting them from dilution.

Pro Rata Side Letter (Canada) by Y Combinator

The Pro Rata Agreement gives investors the right to purchase their proportional share of preferred stock in a company’s future equity financing, ensuring they can maintain ownership.

Term sheet by Common Paper

The Common Paper Term Sheet is a plain-language template for early-stage financings, organizing key economics and governance terms into a clear framework that simplifies negotiation.

Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit

The Seedsummit Seed Share Term Sheet outlines key terms for an early-stage equity financing round under UK law, covering valuation, liquidation preferences, and investor rights.

Management Rights Letter (Updated July 2020) (NVCA)

The Management Rights Letter is a contractual document used by venture funds to establish “management rights” in a portfolio company.

Indemnification Agreement (Updated July 2020) (NVCA)

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Model Indemnification Agreement ensures a company will indemnify its directors and officers.

Model PIPE Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (US Issuer) (NVCA)

The document titled “Model PIPE Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (US Issuer)” from National Venture Capital Association provides a template legal agreement for a pre-funded warrant issued in connection with a PIPE financing by a U.S. issuer.

Advanced Subscription Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit

This Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA) allows a company to secure investment funds before its valuation is finalized.

BSA Air Agreement (France) by Seedsummit

The Seedsummit BSA AIR Investment Agreement is a French convertible warrant contract under which an investor provides funding to a company in exchange for a right to subscribe to future shares.

Founder Collaboration Agreement (Portugal) by Seedsummit

The Seedsummit Founder Collaboration Agreement sets out how individuals will jointly develop a business concept or technology in Portugal.

Term Sheet (Denmark) by Seedsummit

The Seedsummit Term Sheet outlines the key commercial and legal terms for a proposed investment in a company.

Term Sheet (Germany) by Seedsummit

The Seedsummit Term Sheet for a Series Seed Financing outlines the key economic, governance, and legal terms for an early-stage equity investment in a company.

Convertible Loan Agreement by Cofounders

The Convertible Loan Agreement by Cofounders sets the terms for an unsecured, interest-bearing loan that can convert into equity.

Shareholders' Agreement by Cofounders

The Shareholders’ Agreement by Cofounders sets out the governance, share ownership, and transfer restrictions among founders, investors, and the company.

Convertible Note Term Sheet by Cofounders

The Convertible Note Term Sheet outlines the key economic and structural terms for a proposed convertible note financing.

Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)

This agreement grants rights of first refusal and co-sale over shares held by Key Holders.

Voting Agreement (Updated October 2024) (NVCA)

This agreement outlines how shareholders will vote on key corporate matters, including the election and removal of board members.