Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Investor & fund types · Working

Co-investor

Also called: coinvestor

ELI5

An investor joining a deal with others.

Used in conversation

“The fund is looking for a co-investor to complete the round.”

Definition

An investor participating alongside another investor in the same company or transaction.

Here “Co-investor” means: An investor participating alongside another investor in the same company or transaction.

Pitch context

You will see “Co-investor” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches investor & fund types.

Why it matters: In investor & fund types, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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