SAFE Notes

Guide to SAFE note accounting for startups: balance sheet presentation, GAAP classification, conversions, QSBS timing, and cap table treatment.

Updated on Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Common Equity Accounting Issues for Startups

Learn why VC-backed founders should switch to a specialized startup CPA before raising, not mid-round, to protect valuation and speed due diligence.

Updated on Tue, Feb 17, 2026

How SAFE Notes Impact Founder Dilution and Startup Equity

See how SAFE and note valuation caps and discounts mathematically dilute founders at a priced round. Concrete scenarios show why early instrument terms can dramatically reshape your cap table.

Updated on Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Top Pre-Seed VC Funds for Startups

Explore active pre-seed VC funds, check sizes, investment focus, and tips for choosing the right investor for your startup’s first round.

Updated on Tue, Sep 29, 2020

What Securities Do VCs Use for Investments?

In the United States, there are four types of securities that are typically used by venture capitalists to invest in Silicon Valley-style startups.

Updated on Sun, Mar 12, 2023

Capital Gains on SAFE Note Conversions Explained

Learn when capital gains tax applies on SAFE note conversions, how QSBS and holding periods work, and what investors should track to minimize their tax bill.

Updated on Fri, Aug 28, 2026

SAFE Note Terms & Negotiation Tips for Founders

Post-money vs. pre-money SAFEs, current discount-rate benchmarks, and 10 negotiation tips every pre-seed founder needs before signing their first SAFE.

Updated on Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Most Favored Nation (MFN) SAFEs: What Startup Founders Need to Know

Learn how “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) clauses in SAFE notes work, how they affect dilution and future rounds, and how Kruze Consulting helps venture‑backed founders model and manage MFN risk.

SAFE NOTES and QSBS

Protect QSBS eligibility—learn how SAFE notes impact the QSBS holding period, what counts as “stock,” and how founders can plan ahead.

Pre-Seed Funding Guide: Stats, Funds & SAFE Tips

Updated pre-seed funding stats from Carta’s Q2 2026 report, SAFE note structure, valuation benchmarks, and what founders need to raise in 2026–2027.

What are SAFE Notes? A Guide for Startups

SAFE notes defined by a leading startup CPA, including important financial and accounting considerations founders need to know prior to raising funding.