Info Sessions and Workshops
CNVC Kickoff
Application Workshop
(*Slides and recording are from the ’24-’25 season. Please see CNVC Timeline for updated ’25-’26 deadlines.)
Application
- Application Questions
- Sample Feasibility Summary: Debate It Forward
- Sample Feasibility Summary: Quevos
- How to Give a Good Elevator Pitch
Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)
These sample SAFEs are behind password. Please reach out to Amber Bradley at amber.bradley@chicagobooth.edu for access.
The Polsky Center’s investment terms are non-negotiable.
- CNVC Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) – LLC Template
- CNVC Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) – C-Corp Template
- CNVC Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) FAQs
- YC SAFE Primer
SAFE Sideletter
These sample Side Letters are behind password. Please reach out to Amber Bradley at amber.bradley@chicagobooth.edu for access.
The Polsky Center’s requires all investees to sign a SAFE Sideletter to receive investment. The terms in the Side Letter are non-negotiable. External investors directly investing in NVC startups can use the side letter at their discretion, however, investees are expected to sign the letter to receive external investment if the investor opts in.