Join me in 5 minutes as we discuss Equity Investing: Cap Table, Valuation, MFN And SAFE. The cap table is the definitive truth of a company’s ownership. It is not merely a spreadsheet but a living document that records every share and every shareholder, from the founders to the earliest investors. Without this clarity, a startup is like a house built on sand.
When a startup goes for funding, valuation is the point of negotiation. It’s the price tag on the company’s promise, a calculated consensus influenced by market dynamics, growth trajectory, and a founder’s vision. A disciplined founder understands that valuation is an outcome of the business model, not just a number to chase.
For early-stage financing, a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) has become the pragmatic tool for founders and investors. It provides a simple path to convert capital into equity at a future date without the immediate friction of a priced round. Paired with this, the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) clause is a silent but powerful safeguard for the first believers.
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It ensures that if a future investor gets more favourable terms, the original investor automatically benefits. In the spirit of equitable partnership, this clause protects the integrity of the deal and builds trust for the journey ahead.
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Sat, Aug 16 | 7pm-8.30pm WAT | Equity Investing: Cap Table, Valuation, MFN And SAFE – Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Tekedia Capital | Zoom link https://school.tekedia.com/course/mmba18/
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