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Fundraising process & investor pipeline · Working

Exclusivity period

Also called: exclusive negotiation period

ELI5

Only one party can negotiate the deal for a while.

Used in conversation

“The exclusivity period creates risk if diligence drags.”

Definition

A period during which one investor or buyer has exclusive negotiation rights.

Here “Exclusivity period” means: A period during which one investor or buyer has exclusive negotiation rights.

Pitch context

You will see “Exclusivity period” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches fundraising process & investor pipeline.

Why it matters: In fundraising process & investor pipeline, 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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