Read the security itself
Common stock, preferred shares, debt and a SAFE can give very different rights. Check what you actually receive, when conversion might occur, which investors have priority and how later financing could dilute your interest. Do not assume a product you like produces an attractive security.
Plan for uncertainty
Early businesses may fail, raise again on unfavorable terms or take longer than expected to develop. You may be unable to sell when you want to. Treat projected revenue and exit examples as assumptions requiring evidence, not commitments.
Verify the route
For U.S. Regulation Crowdfunding, verify the intermediary and review the offering disclosures. Ask what ongoing updates you should receive. Our directory is an educational map of platforms, not a list of recommended or approved investments.
Put it into practice
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