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2 resources from 100X.VC we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

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Why we picked it 100X.VC pioneered the iSAFE, India's answer to the US SAFE, and offers the standardized document plus a plain explanation. Indispensable for any Indian founder raising their first cheques the local way.

iSAFE: The Founder-Friendly Fundraising Instrument for Early-Stage Founders

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  • iSAFE is the India-adapted SAFE, structured as compulsorily convertible preference shares to fit Indian law
  • It avoids an immediate valuation and expensive negotiation, using a short standardized document
  • Understand the conversion mechanics before issuing iSAFEs to multiple investors
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Answers How much money should I raise at seed, and how much equity do I give up? How is raising a seed round in India different from the US? A SAFE has no valuation cap and no discount. Should I ever sign it?
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✓ Link checked India Free Intermediate

Why we picked it India's most prominent early-stage cohort investor and the pioneer of the founder-friendly India SAFE (iSAFE) note, a clean example of the 'cash for future equity' accelerator model built for the Indian market. Reading how they structure cheques and cohorts helps you judge whether an equity program is a fair trade.

100X.VC, Funding Simplified, Mentoring Unlimited

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  • Invests roughly Rs 1.25 crore per startup via a founder-friendly iSAFE note that defers valuation to a later priced round.
  • Runs a competitive cohort model (10,000+ apply annually; 180+ companies backed across 12+ classes).
  • Adds a masterclass series, a large mentor/advisor network, and a VC Pitch Day for follow-on funding.
  • Portfolio has raised $90M+ in follow-on funding, a signal of the network's downstream value.
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Answers Which incubators and accelerators give grant money, not just space and mentorship? Is the equity an accelerator takes worth it?
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