Safe financings

The simplest way to issue and fund SAFEs

Create agreements, collect signatures, and fund SAFEs—all through one connected platform.

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Simple tools built for early-stage founders

Raise on your terms
Easily generate your choice of Carta, YC, or custom deal templates.
Raise efficiently
Issue SAFES, track status, and set valuation caps all from one place.
Raise globally
Get funded securely and quickly, with support for multiple currencies.

See SAFEs in action

Discover how easy it is to raise a round—from contract creation to deal closing and everything in between.

Are you an early-stage founder? Build your cap table for free with Carta Launch.

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Experience an easier SAFE round

Use resources and tools to get your business funded in its earliest stages.

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Be prepared for negotiations

Be prepared for negotiations

With the SAFE insights tool, use current market data from valuation caps to term distributions, and number of investors to find the best terms for your company before you fundraise.

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Generate SAFEs on-demand

Generate SAFEs on-demand

Save time and reduce errors with built-in workflows. Access industry-standard templates that automatically update your cap table once signed—letting you issue SAFEs faster and more efficiently.

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Automate your entire round

Automate your entire round

Create, sign, and issue SAFEs without changing platforms. Issuance happens only after funds arrive, with real-time status updates for full visibility at every step.

Founders have raised over $332B on Carta

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Raising capital with SAFEs on Carta was a breeze. I love the granularity offered within the platform, like having the option for each individual SAFE to be invested at a pre- or post-money valuation.
Amber Allen
Founder and CEO, Double A Labs

Related resources

Fundraising with SAFEs

Read the guide to fundraising with SAFEs —the pros and cons, terms to know and more.

How SAFEs work

Watch the video series to understand the differences between SAFEs and convertible notes.

Pre-money vs. post

Learn the difference between pre-money and post-money SAFEs and how each can impact ownership.

Carta Classroom

Discover educational resources for early-stage founders to be prepared for your fundraising round.

FAQs

You have questions, we have resources and answers.
Do I need to be on Carta to fundraise with SAFEs?

Yes, you need to have a Carta account to access this product. Learn more about our pricing and plans here.

What’s the difference between a SAFE and a convertible note?

Both are convertible instruments that can turn into equity at a later round. A note is debt—it accrues interest and has a maturity date. A SAFE is not debt and has no interest or maturity.  Learn more here.

How do I know the status of my SAFE?

From general tracking to record keeping, the SAFE dashboard highlights important information (investor, investment amount, valuation cap, and dilution) while giving access to your SAFEs anytime.

What SAFE templates can I use?

Founders can choose from YC’s post-money SAFE, Carta’s pre-money or post-money SAFE, or a custom SAFE tailored to the preferences of law firms or investors.

What else does Carta offer to assist with fundraising?

Carta provides founders access to a powerful suite of fundraising tools, industry data, and experts, helping them with everything from issuing SAFEs to receiving funds.

Learn more about how you can prepare, raise, and close from one platform here.