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

Sovereign wealth fund

Also called: SWF

ELI5

A government-owned fund investing national wealth.

Used in conversation

“The sovereign wealth fund joined the late-stage round.”

Definition

A state-owned investment fund managing national financial assets.

Here “Sovereign wealth fund” means: A state-owned investment fund managing national financial assets.

Pitch context

You will see “Sovereign wealth fund” 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.

Sources & evidence · 6

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