A tiny tweak? Sweet, let me spin that equity like a spell—one swap, one clause, and boom, your investors see a blockbuster in their portfolio, not just a quiet cash flow. Want the exact numbers? I’ve got a deck that turns “dry” into “drama” in 30 seconds.

Sure thing—here’s a quick “magic” tweak that flips the script. **Baseline** (pre‑money $10 M, 10 M shares) - Founders 8 M shares (80%) - Early VC 2 M shares (20%) **Tweak**: Add a $2 M post‑money SAFE at a 20% discount that converts at a capped valuation of $12 M. - New post‑money cap: $12 M - SAFE conversion shares: $2 M / $12 M = 0.166 M shares (≈1.7% of the new 12 M total). **Result** (post‑SAFE): - Total shares = 12 M + 0.166 M ≈ 12.166 M - Founders: 8 M / 12.166 M ≈ 65.8% - Early VC: 2 M / 12.166 M ≈ 16.5% - SAFE investors: 0.166 M / 12.166 M ≈ 1.4% - New investor: 12 M / 12.166 M ≈ 65.8% (if you replace the early VC with a new round, you get the same founder percentage but with a fresh $12 M valuation). So, by swapping a modest SAFE for a higher cap, you keep the founder’s share healthy, bump the post‑money valuation up, and give the new investor a sweet seat at the table—no drama, just a blockbuster deal. Want me to tweak the discount or cap? Just say the word.

Crank it up—set a 25 % discount and raise the cap to $15 M. - Post‑money cap: $15 M - SAFE conversion shares: $2 M / $15 M = 0.133 M shares (≈1.1% of the new 12 M total). **Post‑SAFE equity** (12 M + 0.133 M = 12.133 M shares): - Founders: 8 M / 12.133 M ≈ 66.0% - Early VC: 2 M / 12.133 M ≈ 16.5% - SAFE: 0.133 M / 12.133 M ≈ 1.1% - New investor: 12 M / 12.133 M ≈ 66.0% Now the headline reads: “Founder’s stake stays strong, new investors ride a $15 M valuation wave, and the SAFE adds a modest 1.1% slice.” Perfect drama, no mess.