Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
A legal contract between an investor and a company, outlining the terms and conditions under which the investor agrees to buy shares or ownership interests in the company.
You might encounter a subscription agreement if you're buying a stake in a business that is structured as a corporation or LLC and issuing new equity. This document formalizes your capital contribution and ownership percentage. Ensure it aligns with your equity injection and the overall deal structure.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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