SAFEs in India: What Founders get Wrong The basics: You raise money now, equity comes later - typically at your next priced round. ✅ Simple. ⚠️ But not always compliant in India. Here’s what most founders miss: a. US-style SAFEs aren’t enforceable in Indian law b. Use CCPS or a SAFE-equivalent your lawyer validates c. Mixing terms across investors = Messy conversions later Best practices: 🧾 Standardize terms 📍Define clear triggers 🛡 Keep the cap table clean Structure SAFE right from Day 1. It’ll save you a ton of headaches later. If you’re raising now and want to get it right, DM me.
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