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Fundraising process & investor pipeline · Core

Target investor

Also called: investor target

ELI5

An investor the company believes is a good match.

Used in conversation

“Research each target investor before outreach.”

Definition

An investor selected as a likely fit based on stage, sector, cheque size, geography or strategy.

Here “Target investor” means: An investor selected as a likely fit based on stage, sector, cheque size, geography or strategy.

Pitch context

You will see “Target investor” 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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