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Board Seat

Definition

What is Board Seat?

The right to appoint or occupy a position on a company's board.

Example in practice

The lead investor receives one board seat.

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A preliminary document outlining the main commercial terms of a proposed investment.

A company's agreed value immediately before a new investment.

A company's value immediately after adding new investment capital.

The rate at which a company spends cash, commonly measured monthly.

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