For example, if a SAFE has a valuation cap of $10 million, and your startup's next financing round values the company at $15 million, the SAFE investor's equity will be calculated based on the $10 million cap, not the $15 million valuation.
The Discount Rate is calculated as 100% minus the percent discount the SAFE investors are entitled to. For example, if SAFE investors are entitled to a discount of 20% (they can buy Standard Preferred Stock 20% cheaper than subsequent investors), the Discount Rate is 80% = 100% - 20%.
They are accounted for as equity on the balance sheet. When the Simple Agreement for Future Equity converts to preferred stock, the accounting entries are that the SAFE entry is removed and the amount is credited to preferred equity (ignoring any APIC implications).
The Form D asks you to list specifics about your fundraising. This includes listing (a) “The Total Offering Amount” (the amount you want raise), (b) “The Amount Sold” (the amount you actually raised), and (c) “The Total Remaining to be Sold” (the amount you failed to raise, but are still trying to raise).
Form D is a short notice detailing basic information about the company for investors in the new issuance. Such information may include the size and date of the offering, along with the names and addresses of a company's executive officers.
SAFE Example The SAFE investor would receive 6,250 shares under the 20% discount rate term in their agreement, or 15,000 shares if they had a valuation cap of $4 million. If an Investor had both features included in their SAFE agreement, the investor would likely choose the valuation cap and receive 15,000 shares.
FORM D. PROOF OF CLAIM BY A WORKMAN OR EMPLOYEE. OF INDIA OR AADHAAR CARD OF WORKMAN / EMPLOYEE. ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS (IF ANY) OF WORKMAN/EMPLOYEE FOR. CORRESPONDENCE. TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIM. DATE) DETAILS OF ANY DISPUTE AS WELL AS THE RECORD OF PENDENCY OR ORDER OF. SUIT OR ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS.
When do I file a Form D? Companies must file this notice using the SEC's electronic filer system called “EDGAR” within 15 days after the first sale of securities. An amendment is required annually if the offering is ongoing for more than 12 months, or if certain of the information in the notice changes.
You will need to print the completed form, have it notarized, and fax it to the SEC before obtaining your CIK and CCC numbers. The SEC provides you with these numbers by sending a message to the e-mail address required to be included in the completed information form.