Drafting and issuing Advanced Subscription Agreements (ASAs)

Advanced Subscription Agreements (ASAs) are UK-specific financing instruments commonly used by startups to raise funds before a formal equity fundraising round, similar to SAFEs.

  1. Navigate to Raise funds → Add investment.

  2. Select the instrument type, ASA → click Next: Investor information.

  1. Enter the investor information (name and email) → click Next: Financing information.

  1. Complete the Financing information section. (Required fields are marked with an asterisk *).

  1. Click Next: Review ASA.

  1. Review the entered information for accuracy → click Add ASA to cap table.

    • After adding to the cap table, ASAs can be viewed via the Raise funds hub or via Essentials → Manage equity → Convertibles.