Valuation Cap
The ceiling on what an early investor pays per share
In a SAFE or convertible note, the maximum company valuation used to convert the investment into shares. If the priced round values the company above the cap, the investor converts at the cap instead and receives more shares for the same money. A lower cap is better for the investor and more dilutive for the founders.
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