Glossary

Anchor investor

An anchor investor is an early or significant investor whose commitment can help establish momentum for a raise. The term has no single universal threshold.

Why it matters to a capital raiser

I explain what is committed and what remains open, without implying that an anchor guarantees other commitments.

A term can mean something different in a particular deal, so read it with the governing documents. General education only. Not legal, tax or investment advice.