Lead Investor

Definitions

1. The investor who anchors a financing round, usually setting key terms, taking the largest check, and often taking a board seat. Getting a strong lead investor usually helps complete the rest of the round.

   In plain English: The main investor who anchors and helps define a funding round.

   Example: "Once the company secured a lead investor, the other checks came together quickly."

Related Terms

• External Funding
• Inside Round
• Liquidation Preference
• Anchor Investor
• Angel Syndicate
• Closed Round
• Co-Investment
• Participation Rights
• Pro Rata
• Round Size
• Syndicate
• Syndicate Lead