Funding your US startup
From SAFE notes to priced rounds, understand the fundraising instruments and structures investors expect.
Overview
Raising capital from US investors usually means forming a Delaware C-Corp and using standard instruments like the SAFE, convertible notes, or priced preferred stock rounds.
Raising capital from US investors usually means forming a Delaware C-Corp and using standard instruments like the SAFE, convertible notes, or priced preferred stock rounds.
Investors expect clean cap tables, proper stock option plans, and compliance with securities laws.
Common instruments
SAFE: simple, fast, and founder-friendly for early rounds. Convertible note: debt that converts into equity, often with a valuation cap and discount. Priced round: more complex but necessary for larger institutional rounds.
North Filings sets up the entity structure investors expect and connects you with experienced startup counsel when you're ready to raise.
Frequently asked questions
Get investor-ready
Form a Delaware C-Corp investors expect — in days, not months.
