SAFE vs Convertible Loan vs. Equity Financing: What founders need to know before their financing round | LEXR

Workshop:

When raising their first round, founders are often faced with the question: SAFE, convertible loan, or equity financing?

In this impulse talk, Michele Vitali – Partner at LEXR and Head of Startup Financing & VC – will break down the key differences, outline the pros and cons of each instrument, and highlight what founders should watch out for. The goal: to equip participants with the clarity they need to choose the right financing tool for their startup’s growth.

Speaker:

Michele Vitali is Partner at LEXR and leads the Startup Financing & VC Transactions team. He specializes in guiding founders and investors through financing rounds, convertible loan agreements, equity financing and complex venture transactions. With a background in both law and business and experience as an entrepreneur himself, Michele combines legal expertise with a strong business mindset. His hands-on, solution-oriented approach helps founders make the right decisions at every stage of their company’s growth.