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Fundraising

Lead Investor

Also known as lead

The investor who sets the terms and puts in the largest share of a round. Others usually follow once a lead commits.

Example

Finding a lead for ₹4Cr of a ₹6Cr round makes the remaining ₹2Cr far easier to fill.

Related terms

Term Sheet
A short, mostly non-binding document that lays out the key terms of an investment before the full legal paperwork is drawn up.
Due Diligence
The investigation an investor or buyer runs before committing money — checking your books, contracts, cap table and legal filings for surprises.
Venture Capital
Firms that invest other people’s money into high-growth startups in exchange for equity, expecting a small number of large wins.

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