iAngels investment glossary

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Liquidation Preference

What is a Liquidation Preference? A liquidation preference is an essential term for any investor to know and to discuss... Read more

Tag-Along Rights

What are Tag-Along Rights? Tag-along rights are contractual rights that support minority investors to join the majority shareholders in the... Read more

Redemption Rights

What are Redemption Rights? Redemption rights are a contractual clause in preferred stock agreements that allow investors to require a... Read more

Pro Rata Rights

What are Pro Rata Rights? Pro rata means proportionate share, so pro rata rights exist to respect, value, and reward... Read more

Anti-Dilution Provisions

What are Anti-Dilution Provisions? Anti-dilution provisions are contractual clauses that protect the equity stakes that investors initially commit to help... Read more

Exit Multiple

What is an Exit Multiple? The best way to understand what the exit multiple is involves looking at the calculations... Read more

Drag Along Rights

What are Drag Along Rights? The drag-along right enables owners to force minority shareholders to sell their shares when majority... Read more

Bridge Round

What is a Bridge Round? A bridge round is crucial for startups and investors because it provides startups with the... Read more

Follow On Investment

What is a Follow-On Investment? After a startup receives its first round of funding and has established itself, it needs... Read more

Lead Investor

Definition of Lead Investor A lead investor is a primary investor in a startup's investment rounds who makes a significant... Read more

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