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Free SAFE Agreement Generator

SAFE Agreement Generator

Generate YC post-money SAFE agreements for free. Step-by-step wizard with plain-English explanations.

1SAFE Type
2Company
3Terms
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Select SAFE Type
Gives the investor the right to invest in future rounds to maintain their ownership percentage.
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer: This tool generates documents based on Y Combinator's standard post-money SAFE template. It is provided for informational and convenience purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Holdings is not a law firm. We strongly recommend having an attorney review any investment documents before signing.

Generate YC-standard post-money SAFE agreements with plain-English explanations for every legal clause. Choose between valuation cap, discount, cap + discount, or MFN structures. See exactly how your SAFE converts at different priced-round valuations. Educational tool for founders — not a substitute for legal counsel.

How to Generate a SAFE Agreement

  1. 1

    Enter company and investor details

    Add your company name, investor name, and the agreement date.

  2. 2

    Set investment terms

    Enter the investment amount, choose your SAFE type, and set valuation cap and/or discount rate.

  3. 3

    Toggle optional provisions

    Enable pro-rata rights or board observer rights if applicable.

  4. 4

    Generate the SAFE

    Click generate to see the full agreement with plain-English explanations for each clause.

  5. 5

    Review conversion scenarios

    See how the SAFE converts at $5M, $10M, $20M, and $50M priced rounds.

Why Use This SAFE Generator?

YC post-money standard

Based on the industry-standard YC post-money SAFE structure used by thousands of startups.

Plain-English explanations

Every legal clause includes a toggleable plain-English explanation so you understand what you're agreeing to.

Conversion modeling

See how your SAFE converts at different future valuations — shares, price per share, and ownership percentage.

Educational, not legal

Understand the mechanics before you talk to your lawyer. This tool educates — it doesn't replace legal counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a SAFE?

A Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a fundraising instrument that gives an investor the right to receive equity in a future priced round. Unlike convertible notes, SAFEs have no interest rate or maturity date.

What's the difference between pre-money and post-money SAFEs?

In a post-money SAFE (the YC standard), the valuation cap includes the SAFE investment itself. This means the investor's ownership at conversion is simply their investment divided by the cap. Pre-money SAFEs don't include the SAFE in the cap, making ownership calculation less predictable.

Should I use a valuation cap or discount?

Most seed-stage SAFEs use a valuation cap only. The cap sets a maximum valuation for conversion, protecting the investor if your next round is at a much higher valuation. Discounts (typically 10-20%) are less common but can be combined with caps.

Is this a legally binding document?

No. This is an educational tool that generates a SAFE-format document for learning purposes. Always have a qualified attorney review any investment agreement before signing.

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