Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC)

Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)

These sample SAFEs are behind password. Please reach out to Dr. Amber Bradley Williams at amber.bradley@chicagobooth.edu for access.

The Polsky Center’s investment terms are non-negotiable.

• NVC Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) – LLC Template
• NVC Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) – C-Corp Template
• NVC Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) FAQs
• YC SAFE Primer

SAFE Sideletter

These sample Side Letters are behind password. Please reach out to Dr. Amber Bradley Williams at amber.bradley@chicagobooth.edu for access.

The Polsky Center’s requires all investees to sign a SAFE Side Letter 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.

• NVC Side Letter – Corp
• NVC Side Letter – LLC

Both the recording and slides are available below. You will need to sign in to your UChicago account to view the video and slides.

Both recordings are available below. You will need to sign in to your UChicago account to view the video.

With permission from the founders, the Polsky Center has made available sample feasibility summaries to assist you in preparing to craft such a document. You will need to login via your UChicago account to access the files.

With permission from the founders, the Polsky Center has made available sample business plans to assist you in preparing to craft such a document. You will need to login via your UChicago account to access the files.

• New Venture Challenge Course (Business 34104) Description (Link)
• How to Deliver a Great Presentation (Slides)