Angel Investors Network
    Subscribe
    Subscribe

    Tag

    Safe (Simple Agreement For Future Equity)

    An empty, sunlit courthouse hall with a wide stone staircase rising toward tall arched windows.
    Angel Investing

    Convertible Notes vs SAFEs: An Angel's Downside View

    TL;DR: According to Almanac , citing the Angel Capital Association's 2020 Angel Funders Report, 37% of angel deals in 2019 used convertible notes, and SAFEs have gained ground since. If you write che…

    Jeff Barnes, MBA·Oct 13, 2026·6 min read
    Angel Investors Network

    The Voice of Alternative Investing Since 1997

    Expert coverage of angel investing, venture capital, and alternative investments for accredited investors and entrepreneurs.

    Categories

    • Angel Investing
    • Capital Raising
    • Venture Capital
    • Private Equity
    • Alternative Investments
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Crypto & Digital Assets
    • Market Analysis
    • Regulatory & Compliance

    Resources

    • Glossary
    • Investor Directory
    • Newsletter
    • Advertise
    • About Us
    • Press

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disclaimers

    Newsletter

    Daily investment intelligence delivered to your inbox.

    © 2026 Angel Investors Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved.