<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">The SAFE note, once popular, is losing favor due to drawbacks for founders.In its place, the STACK Note offers a smarter, more founder-friendly alternative.STACK combines grants, credit options, and equity triggers for startup funding innovation.Over 200 startups have benefited from the STACK model, promoting founder control and fairness.The future of early-stage fundraising may lie in structures like the STACK Note.