Define: Financial Investor

The meaning of “Financial Investor” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Financial Investor defined in a legal contract?

  • Financial Investor means an entity or individual engaged in the business of investing in another entity to earn a financial return. It includes a range of entities which manage capital for investment purposes such as venture capitalists, private equity investors, institutions with collective investment funds or vehicles managed by a third-party investment manager, and high net-worth individuals engaged in financial investment. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Financial Investor means any entity or group of affiliated investors whose primary business activity is the investment of capital for financial gain, including venture capital funds, private equity funds, and sovereign wealth funds. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Financial Investor means an investor, other than an operating entity, that acquires the equity securities of another entity with the expectation of financial gain. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Financial Investor means any investor or group of affiliated investors whose primary business activity is the investment of capital for financial gain, including venture capital funds, private equity funds, pension funds and so-called ""angel investors"", but excluding strategic investors such as biotechnology companies, specialty pharmaceutical companies, pharmaceutical companies, generic pharmaceutical companies, and medical device companies and their affiliates. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Financial Investor means an investor that acquires an equity interest in a company for investment purposes, without intending to change or influence the control of the company. Seen in 3 SEC filings

Please note that these definitions have been simplified but still retain their original semantic meaning.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Financial Investor means an entity whose primary business is investing in another for financial gain.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Acquisitions and mergers
  • Private equity deals
  • Venture capital funding
  • Real estate investments

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Genie Definition 2

Financial Investor means an individual acquiring equity in a company for investment purposes, excluding the intent to influence control.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Subscription of new shares
  • Stock option grants
  • Employee stock ownership plans

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Financial Investor means an entity whose primary business is investing in another for financial gain.