Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Fundraising process & investor pipeline · Core

Syndicate

Also called: investor syndicate

ELI5

Several investors joining the same deal.

Used in conversation

“The lead is building the syndicate around sector specialists.”

Definition

A group of investors participating together in a financing or investment.

Here “Syndicate” means: A group of investors participating together in a financing or investment.

Pitch context

You will see “Syndicate” 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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