Strategic Investor

Definitions

1. An investor who brings strategic value beyond capital, such as distribution, industry credibility, technical partnership, or channel access. Strategic investors can be helpful, but their incentives may differ from purely financial investors.

   In plain English: An investor who brings business advantages beyond just money.

   Example: "The company chose a strategic investor because the channel access was worth more than a slightly higher valuation."

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