Convertible Note
A convertible note is a type of short-term debt that converts into equity, typically in conjunction with a future financing round, allowing startups to raise initial funding without immediately determining the company’s valuation.
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View all termsCapital Call
A capital call is a request from an investment fund for its investors to provide part or all of the funds they have committed, typically used in private equity and venture capital to fund investments and cover expenses efficiently.
Capitalization Table (Cap Table)
A Capitalization Table, or Cap Table, is a document that outlines the equity ownership of a company, detailing who owns what percentage, including founders, investors, and other stakeholders, and is essential for understanding a company’s capital structure.
Carried Interest
Carried interest is a share of the profits that investment managers receive as compensation, typically from managing a private equity or hedge fund.
Club Deal
A club deal is a private equity transaction where a group of investors, usually institutional investors or private equity firms, collaboratively invests in a company, pooling resources to fund large-scale acquisitions.
Co-Investment
Co-investment is a strategy where multiple investors collaborate to jointly invest in a company or project, sharing both risks and rewards, which allows them to pool resources, leverage expertise, and access larger deals.
Committed Capital
Committed capital is the total amount of capital that investors pledge to a fund over its life, called upon as needed for investments, providing fund managers with the flexibility and security to execute long-term investment strategies.
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