lead investor
Chief funding source
A lead investor is the primary funder in an investment round, typically contributing the largest amount and setting the terms.
The lead investor conducts due diligence, negotiates valuation, and often takes a board seat.
Other investors in the round follow the lead's terms: We're still looking for a lead investor before we can close the Series A.
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- capitalWealth used for investment
- deep pocketsConsiderable financial reserves
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- fundingSupplying monetary resources
round · syndicate · anchor · backer · smart money · term sheet · valuation · equity · pitch · due diligence · portfolio · partner · board seat · check · stake · pro rata · Series A · angel
- startup fundingseed round, venture capital, angel investors, seed funding, Series A
- supportersfan, patron, supporters, backers, backer
lead investorfollower
One who supports another
co-investor · passive investor · silent partner · limited partner · small investor
lead investorfundraiser
Event collecting money
founder · borrower · entrepreneur · startup
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