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Board Seat
Definition
A position on a company board of directors, giving the holder a formal vote in major decisions.
Why it matters
Giving away board seats means sharing control of big decisions, so it is one of the most important things you negotiate.
Example
A lead investor takes a board seat as a condition of leading the Series A.
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