What Is a SAFE Note? Caps, Dilution and Terms in 2026
A SAFE note converts cash into future equity with no interest or maturity. Here is how caps, discounts and stacking set your dilution, with 2026 market data.
8 articles by James Firth.
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Pre Seed vs Seed Funding: What Changes at Each Round
Pre seed vs seed funding, measured: typical round sizes, valuation ranges, investor types and the traction each stage requires for AI startups in 2026.
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What Is a Term Sheet: Clauses, Terms, and 2026 Benchmarks
What a term sheet is, how each clause functions, what 2026 data from 711 analyzed deals reveals about market benchmarks, and where founders lose negotiating leverage.
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How to Raise Series A Funding for AI Startups in 2026
The Series A bar for AI startups tripled since 2023. This guide covers 2026 benchmarks, investor expectations, and the metrics VCs use to gate term sheets.
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Is AI Trading Profitable? What the 2026 Data Shows
AI trading is profitable at the institutional tier. For retail users, over 80% report losses. Three configuration variables, not the AI model, determine the outcome.
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Day Trading for Beginners: The AI Tool Stack That Works
A structured look at the AI tools that change the signal-to-noise ratio for beginners entering day trading markets in 2026.
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What Is GEO: The Startup Guide to AI Engine Visibility
GEO determines which AI startup brands get cited inside ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Here is the operator's starting framework.
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AI Coding Agent Pricing: The Seat-to-Token Shift in 2026
GitHub Copilot dropped seat pricing. Devin was already usage-based. Cursor, Cognition, and Replit show why the AI coding agent market prices risk differently now.
