We offer swift and flexible financing solutions through SAFEs and Convertible Notes, helping startups raise capital quickly and effectively.
Expert preparation and review of convertible instruments compliant with both jurisdictions
Tailored legal frameworks that address unique needs of Turkish startup ecosystem
Strategic guidance to achieve favorable terms while maintaining investor relationships
Comprehensive analysis of conversion scenarios and cap table impact
Complete documentation packages to streamline investor review processes
Define key terms and select the optimal instrument structure for your fundraising goals
Prepare documents using industry-standard templates or create custom agreements
Navigate investor negotiations and refine terms to balance all stakeholder interests
Manage execution process and ensure proper documentation of all investment commitments
Update cap tables and ensure ongoing compliance with conversion triggers and terms
Secure your investment with instruments designed to be signed and closed fast to keep up with the pace of the start-up world. Our team provides expert guidance on SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity), Convertible Notes, Warrants, and all convertible securities, ensuring the startup’s financing aligns with both short-term needs and long-term goals of the startup and the investor.
SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and convertible securities in general are critical tools for early-stage financing, offering flexibility and simplicity in raising capital without the immediate need to value the company. We understand that navigating these instruments can be complex, especially when balancing the interests of founders and investors. Our approach ensures that you are fully informed about the implications of these agreements, from dilution to conversion triggers. If requested by our VC, CVC, or angel investor clients, we perform detailed due diligence to target companies; and cover all the due diligence findings and detected risks in the documents. We also assist our startup clients in their due diligence processes on their way to investments.
We draft and close these convertibles daily basis. We are one of the introducers of these to the venture ecosystem in Turkey. We have also drafted our own versions that comply with Turkish laws which are widely in use by Turkey-based startups and investors. Convertible securities are invented to make investments simple and efficient. While complying with this rule of thumb, we make sure you fully understand the terms and future results of the document you are signing. Whether you're a founder seeking to streamline your fundraising or an investor looking to secure favorable terms, our legal team works closely with you to draft, negotiate, and execute these agreements with precision. We prioritize transparency, providing clear insights into the risks and benefits, and helping you structure the terms to minimize potential pitfalls. We tailor our approach according to the life stage of the Company and the size of the funding.
We’re committed to protecting your interests, ensuring that your financial instruments are not just compliant but also strategically advantageous in your entrepreneurial journey.
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an equity instrument that converts to shares in a future financing round without accruing interest or having a maturity date. A convertible note is a debt instrument that accrues interest and has a maturity date, converting to equity upon certain triggers like a qualified financing round.
Yes, SAFEs can be structured to be enforceable in Turkey through proper legal documentation and structuring. We ensure that SAFE agreements comply with Turkish commercial law while maintaining their intended flexibility and investor protections.
Convertible notes affect dilution when they convert to equity, typically at a discount to the next round's price or subject to a valuation cap. We provide detailed dilution modeling to help founders understand the impact on their ownership percentage under various conversion scenarios.
Yes, we specialize in adapting Y Combinator's SAFE templates for Turkish startups, ensuring they comply with local regulations while maintaining the simplicity and founder-friendly terms that make SAFEs attractive. Our localized versions address currency, tax, and regulatory considerations specific to Turkey.
Typically, the startup's legal counsel prepares the initial draft based on agreed terms. However, sophisticated investors may provide their preferred templates. We work with both sides to ensure balanced terms that protect all parties while facilitating quick closings.
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