Free Equity Investment Agreement Template
Equity Investment Agreement
This Equity Investment Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on [Date] by and between:
[Your Company Name], a Corporation organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address] (the "Investor"), and
[Company's Name], a [Legal Entity Type] organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with its principal place of business located at [Address] (the "Company").
Hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties".
I. Definitions
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
(a) "Investment Amount" shall mean the total amount of funds to be invested by the Investor in the Company, as specified in Section 2.1.
(b) "Equity Stake" shall mean the percentage ownership interest in the Company to be acquired by the Investor in exchange for the Investment Amount, as specified in Section 2.2.
(c) "Closing Date" shall mean the date on which the investment transaction contemplated under this Agreement is completed, as specified in Section 3.
II. Investment Details
2.1 Investment Amount
The Investor agrees to invest the sum of [Amount in Words] ([Amount in Numbers]) USD in the Company (the "Investment Amount"). The Investment Amount shall be transferred to the Company's designated bank account within 30 days from the execution of this Agreement.
2.2 Equity Stake
In consideration of the Investment Amount, the Company shall issue to the Investor an equity stake equal to 10% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis as of the Closing Date.
III. Conditions Precedent
3.1 Closing Conditions
The obligations of the Parties to consummate the investment transaction contemplated under this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Execution of this Agreement by all Parties.
(b) Receipt of the Investment Amount by the Company.
(c) Approval of the transaction by the Board of Directors of the Company.
3.2 Regulatory Approvals
The Parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to obtain any necessary regulatory approvals required for the consummation of the transaction contemplated under this Agreement.
IV. Representations and Warranties
4.1 Investor Representations
The Investor hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:
(a) The Investor has full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(b) The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by the Investor do not violate any agreement or obligation to which the Investor is a party.
4.2 Company Representations
The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Investor as follows:
(a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.
(b) The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by the Company have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action.
V. Rights and Obligations
5.1 Investor Rights
Upon completion of the investment transaction, the Investor shall be entitled to the following rights:
(a) Right to receive regular updates and financial statements of the Company.
(b) Right to participate in major decisions affecting the Company's business operations.
5.2 Company Obligations
The Company agrees to:
(a) Provide the Investor with access to all necessary information regarding the Company's business, financial condition, and operations.
(b) Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Investor's equity ownership in the Company.
VI. Dividends and Distributions
6.1 Dividend Policy
The Company shall adopt a dividend policy consistent with industry standards and shall distribute dividends to its shareholders by such policy.
6.2 Distribution of Proceeds
In the event of a liquidity event, such as a sale or IPO of the Company, the proceeds shall be distributed to the shareholders by their respective equity stakes.
VII. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated:
(a) By mutual written agreement of the Parties.
(b) By either Party upon written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach of this Agreement.
VIII. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction].
IX. Miscellaneous
9.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.
9.2 Amendments
No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Your Company Name]
By: [Your Name]
Investor
[Date Signed]
[Company's Name]
By: [Company's Representative]
Company
[Date Signed]
