Understanding Early-Stage Financing: SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Investor Types from Angels to Venture Capital

Morrison Foerster and Duke’s Blue Venture Community invite you to a seven-part series focused on the legal building blocks of launching and scaling a startup. Hosted at Morrison Foerster’s New York office, each session offers early-stage entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable legal insights to help grow their ventures.

Session 2 (June 18): Understanding Early-Stage Financing: SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Investor Types from Angels to Venture Capital

Presented by: Peter Fusco and Frank Paz

Topics covered:

• Walkthrough of SAFEs
• Walkthrough of Convertible Notes
• Differences in Raising from Angel Investors and Venture Capital Firms
• GP/LP roles and VC Fund Economics

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• September 10: Inside a Priced Round: Legal Terms and Deal Considerations Explained
• October 8: Structuring Founders, Employees, and Advisors: Legal Considerations and Equity Terms
• November 5: Securing Your IP: Legal Tools for Startup Innovation, Branding, Trademarks, and Patents
• December 10: Legal Considerations in Data Privacy and International Compliance
• January 14, 2026: Exit Strategies for Founders: Legal Considerations and Deal Dynamics