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Let's define a VC Term: SAFEs! SAFEs are a type of financial tool that allow investors to provide funding to a startup in exchange for the right to convert that funding into equity when a specific event occurs, most notably a future priced round or an acquisition.  While SAFEs generally support founders, they have elements that attempt to protect investors or ensure that they get better deals, for example: - A valuation cap, or the maximum valuation at which investors’ shares will be converted.  - A discount, which offers investors a set percentage reduction in the company’s future valuation.  - An MFN (Most Favored Nation) clause, which guarantees investors the same or better terms that are offered to investors in future deals. SAFEs do not have all three of these elements at once. They can have: (a) a cap and no discount, (b) a discount and no cap, (c) a discount and a cap, or (d) just an MFN. Since they were introduced by YCombinator in 2013, SAFEs have become increasingly popular in the startup world. SAFEs are most commonly used by startups when valuations are uncertain, such as in pre-seed or seed rounds, or when a quick, streamlined process of raising funds is demanded by their situation. Here are some SAFE financing documents from YCombinator: https://lnkd.in/d2zcNHNp Want to learn more VC terms? Stay connected with us on LinkedIn!

***DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to express political affiliations for or against Donald Trump.*** How will another Trump term affect female-owned companies? The response to this question is generally mixed. On one hand, a number of investors in women-owned fashion and beauty businesses, including Andreessen Horowitz, have made contributions to Trump's campaign or pro-Trump political action committees, indicating their optimism that consumer goods sales could increase under the Trump administration. However, considering that Trump has previously diverted funds away from programs like the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (in 2019), some venture capitalists believe that his disregard for gender justice may create an adverse environment for female founders — one in which they receive a smaller percentage of total funding than they already do. How do you think Trump might affect women in venture capital? Let us know in the comments below!

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✨ The Journey of a Successful CEO ✨ Meet Kendra Scott, the powerhouse behind the famous jewelry brand, Kendra Scott 🚀 From humble beginnings to a multi-million-dollar business, she is breaking barriers in the jewelry industry as not just a founder, but a mentor to women across the world. Her journey is proof that resilience, innovation, and heart can take you anywhere. 💪 Let’s continue to uplift women founders like Kendra Scott who are changing the game. 💥 👉 Tag a woman founder who inspires you! #GirlsFundTheWorld #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #BreakingBarriers #WomenEmpowerment

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I am so grateful to Rasya Ramakrishnan at #girlsfundtheworld for the opportunity to talk about my journey as a student entrepreneur. We had such a great conversation about what it means to be a woman in business, and I am so excited to share this video with everyone.

Natalie is such an incredible voice for the next generation interested in breaking into venture capital. We had a great time getting to speak with her!