Valuation Cap
定義
A valuation cap is the maximum company valuation at which a SAFE or note converts, guaranteeing early investors a minimum ownership regardless of how high the priced round lands.
資金調達における位置づけ
$100K on a $5M post-money cap converts to at least 2 percent even if the Series A prices the company at $20M.
よくある質問
Is the cap the same as my valuation?
No; it is a conversion ceiling, not an appraisal, though investors read caps as market signals when deciding to engage.
How do I choose a cap?
Anchor on what comparable companies at your traction level are capping, and budget total SAFE dilution to 15 to 20 percent before the priced round.