Tom needed $75,000 for new equipment for his growing custom furniture business but wasn't ready for a priced equity round or debt payments. A SAFE secured his funding with even less complexity than a convertible note, no interest rates or maturity dates, while giving his investor the right to convert to equity during a future round. This streamlined document provides capital without loan repayments or premature valuation, giving you maximum flexibility during critical growth phases while investors retain potential upside.