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

Strategic investor

Also called: corporate strategic

ELI5

An investor who wants business value as well as financial return.

Used in conversation

“The strategic investor requested information rights and a partnership pilot.”

Definition

An investor seeking strategic benefits such as technology, distribution, learning or supply alongside financial return.

Here “Strategic investor” means: An investor seeking strategic benefits such as technology, distribution, learning or supply alongside financial return.

Pitch context

You will see “Strategic 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.

Sources & evidence · 6

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