09
Feb
Mon
in-person
From SAFEs to Preferred Stock: A Founder's Guide to Fundraising Instruments with Becki Degraw, Wilson Sonsini, Becki DeGraw, Wilson Sonsini
From SAFEs to Preferred Stock: A Founder's Guide to Fundraising Instruments
Raising capital? Let's talk about what you're actually signing.
When you're fundraising, the documents matter—and not just the valuation. The difference between a SAFE, a convertible note, and preferred stock can reshape your cap table, your control, and your future funding rounds. Most founders navigate these decisions with incomplete information and a lot of anxiety.
This Expert Session is different. You'll get direct access to Becki DeGraw, Partner at Wilson Sonsini, one of the leading startup law firms in the world. Her wheelhouse is exactly this: the nitty-gritty of fundraising instruments and how they actually work.
This isn't a lecture. It's a small group Q&A where you bring your real questions—whether you're deciding between a SAFE and a note, trying to understand dilution, or figuring out what preferred stock terms actually mean for your company. Becki will walk you through the landscape and help you make informed decisions about the equity structures that matter most right now.
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Becki DeGraw
Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Wilson Sonsini.
Becki DeGraw practices corporate and securities law in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and is a co-leader of the firm's emerging companies practice. She serves as outside general counsel and advises technology and growth companies at all stages of development. Becki works closely with entrepreneurs to guide them through initial company formation issues, day-to-day corporate governance matters, financing transactions, and liquidity events.
Becki has extensive experience counseling investors of all sizes and stages of investment, including accelerators, family offices, venture funds, and corporate strategic investment arms. As a result, she has full coverage of the marketplace, from seed stage through growth equity. In addition, Becki has spearheaded Wilson Sonsini's specialized investor-focused team in this practice area.
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all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.
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current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.
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TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.
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CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.
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