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SAFE vs. Convertible Note Comparison Matrix

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What

What is a SAFE and Convertible Comparison?

It is an Excel spreadsheet that compares SAFE and Convertible notes in a simple table.

Details

What does the tool look like?

Here are a few images to have a little gander at for your viewing pleasure.

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Fill in your details and it will be emailed to you.

I’m not sketchy, so here is everything you need to know just in case!

  • It is automatically emailed to you!
  • I’ll send you some emails about startup/investing after
  • You can unsubscribe whenever you want
  • Your data is never sold! I’m not organised to even do that lol
  • You agree to all T&C legal stuff (to cover my ass)

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Need

Why do you need a SAFE and Convertible Comparison?

  1. 1

    Tell the differences

    • There are so much complicated terms going on  in these notes
    • This compares and contrasts both simply
  2. 2

    Know what is better

    • What are the upsides and downsides of the financing structures?
    • You can quickly see
  3. 3

    Have a handy reference

    • It’s great to read to understand, but why not have things in one reference?
    • Download this and have to hand

who

Who needs a the comparison matrix?

Everyone in startup-related land needs to know about this topic. So whether you are a founder, investor or advisor, why not have a little play with this!

Startup founders

Startup is a huge pain in the rear! There is just so much to learn and figure out!

All my tools are designed to help you with one specific thing you can apply to either action on, or build on your learnings.

Even if you don’t need the tool now, you won’t waste your time reading the supporting blog (or watching a video if I made one) and then playing with the tool for 20 minutes.

You’ll be able to start getting some latent learnings that could help you understand the topic when it is a focus.

If the tool does help you now, then fantastic! Let me know about it over email or leave a comment on the page!

Investors

Investors are meant to know everything! The thing is, we both know that you don’t and you are always learning!

All my tools will help you to build on your learnings (for free) so you can be more proficient in your job and support founders better.

If you don’t undersand founder needs, how are you going to do the ‘value add’ you keep talking about!

Startup advisors

If you are advising founders, then you know you can never stop learning! Regardless of the niche you focus on, it always useful to be able to touch on a topic.

My free tools will help you to understand a topic you don’t know a Scooby Clue about, or something you want to build knowledge on.

Note: These aren’t for sale or to white-label.

Need

Why is my tool worth getting

  1. 1

    I make cool things (and am capable)

    • There is a lot of bla around by people who aren’t terribly good at Excel/PowerPoint etc
    • You’ll see attention to detail and actual thought put into what I gift you (so you aren’t wasting your time)
  2. 2

    My free tools are better than what some charge for

    • I only made tools because I couldn’t find anything I would use myself
    • Even if you don’t ‘actually need the tool’, the point is to teach you concepts you can apply
  3. 3

    I don’t have a hardcore marketing funnel

    • I make tools to actually help founders
    • You aren’t going to be hounded with emails to get you to buy things
    • Whilst I do sell some stuff, seeing the quality I give for free is way better marketing than using fancy words to convince you

Other tools

Other related tools

You’re busy, so there are other great tools that I’ve made that might be of use to you. Here are some you can check out if you would like.

Professional Cap Table Model

The most detailed Excel model to to track financing rounds that you can buy on the internet so you know who owns what of your company. The tool is also great for lawyers to manage clients as it has the functionality to track all the complex changes you need to make and be auditable.

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FAQ

Check the FAQ if you are having issues. Don’t message me if “I can’t download the file”.

Is this free?

Yes.

How do I download?

Fill in your name and email in the submission form and it will be emailed to you.

I didn't receive the email?

My (automated) system works. You’ve done something basic wrong.

  • Check you input your email accurately
  • Check your spam folder (Whitelist me if you found the email in spam)
Can I get consulting to use the file?

Yes. You can book a consulting call here:

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I have feedback to improve

I’d love feedback from you!

You can reach out to me through the contact page

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How do I open the file?

When you press download in an email from me, it normally saves to your Downloads folder.

So go there first to find the file.

I normally have to ZIP the file so it will work with SaaS automation systems.

So get WinZip, WinRAR, use whatever Mac/PC offers these days. Unzip the file (Right click and press “uncompress” etc). If you don’t know how to do this, then use Google.

Once you uncompress, the ZIP file will remain and you will see a new file (sort download folder by date modified if confused).

I assure you that everything I provide works, so if you can’t access, it’s a ‘you’ problem.

Can I sell / share your tools?

No.

You can share a link to this page, which would be much appreciated!

Can I share your tools on social media?

Please share the link to this page. It would be super-appreciated, but only if you like it!

If you don’t like it, then leave a comment or shoot me an email first so I can take your feedback on board first and see if I can improve!

Reading

Looking for some recommended reading?

Here are some blogs you can check out related to this topic:

Convertible Note Calculator Tool

Free Excel calculator for convertible notes.

Read

Post Money SAFE Calculator Tool

Free Excel calculator for Post-Money SAFE notes.

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