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Convertible Notes and SAFEs: Caps, Discounts, and the Dilution Math Founders Miss
How convertible notes and SAFEs convert, worked cap and discount math, stacked SAFE dilution, the liquidation preference problem, and 2026 market terms.

Growth Equity in 2026: How It Differs From VC and Buyouts, Deal Terms, Returns, and Access
Growth equity with 2026 data: how it differs from venture and buyouts, preferred stock terms and payout math, benchmark returns, and how individuals invest.

How to Become an Angel Investor in 2026: Eligibility, Deal Terms, Portfolio Math, and Taxes
Angel investing in 2026: who qualifies, SAFEs vs. notes vs. priced rounds, dilution and pro-rata math, how many checks you need, and QSBS and loss rules.

Venture Capital Funds Explained: 2 and 20, the Power Law, LP Access, and What the 2026 Numbers Show
How a venture fund works for LPs: fees, reserves, the J-curve, what one outlier must return, 2026 Venture Monitor data, and term sheet points for founders.