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SAFE vs Convertible Note
SAFE vs convertible note vs priced round—how Flux chooses instruments from pre-seed to Series A.
Essays and guides for founders raising and building.
SAFE vs Convertible Note
SAFE vs convertible note vs priced round—how Flux chooses instruments from pre-seed to Series A.
What Is a Pitch Deck?
A definition of the pitch deck, annotated outlines, and how Flux evaluates investor presentations from pre-seed to Series A.
What Is a SAFE Note?
SAFE note meaning, conversion mechanics, and how Flux underwrites SAFE investments.
What Is a Term Sheet?
Term sheet meaning, example fields, NVCA basics, and how Flux reads priced-round paper.
What Is Pre-Seed Funding?
Pre-seed funding defined: the process, milestones, and instruments Flux underwrites before a seed chapter.
Why Hardware Startups Die Between Prototype and Production
A research report on yield, qualification, working capital, and the manufacturing evidence hardware companies need before scaling.
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