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Why Startups Are Using Rolling SAFEs to Raise Capital Faster
In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna unpack the growing trend of rolling SAFEs—where startups keep their fundraising round open for weeks or months instead of closing on a single day. They cite data from recent high-profile raises at companies like Palantir and Coinbase to explain why founders love the flexibility, and how investors are adapting. Lucas breaks down the mechanics of a rolling SAFE with valuation cap, while Luna challenges the potential downsides: delayed signals, messy cap tables, and founder distraction. They also discuss how this structure changes pitch deck…
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