Template
Investment (Share Subscription) Agreement
What this is: The record of one specific equity deal: money is invested and new shares are issued in return, at a stated valuation and under stated conditions.
INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
Date: ____________
1. Parties
Company: ______________________ (reg. no. ____________) Founder(s): ______________________ Investor: ______________________
2. The Investment (Ch. 3, Ch. 11)
| Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Investment amount | ₦ ______________________ |
| Agreed pre-money valuation (method used: ______________) | ₦ ______________________ |
| Post-money valuation | ₦ ______________________ |
| Price per share (pre-money ÷ existing shares) | ₦ ______________________ |
| New shares to be issued | ______________________ |
| Resulting investor ownership | ______ % |
| Share class (Ch. 4) | Ordinary Preferred · Voting Non-voting · Redeemable |
3. Payment and Completion
Funds to account ______________________ by ____________. Shares issued, registers and cap table updated, and share certificate delivered within ____ days of receipt. Authorizing Board Resolution attached as Schedule B.
4. Conditions Before Completion
Signed Shareholders' Agreement Company registration current Books available for inspection Other: ______________
5. Founder & Company Statements (Warranties)
The founder and company confirm: the shares are validly issued and unencumbered; the attached accounts are true to the best of their knowledge; no undisclosed debts, lawsuits, or share promises exist; the cap table in Schedule A is complete.
6. Investor Acknowledgements (Ch. 6!)
The investor confirms understanding that: this is equity, not a loan; there is no guaranteed repayment or dividend; the investment may lose value up to its full amount; returns depend on business performance; shares are subject to the lock-in and transfer rules of the Shareholders' Agreement.
7. Use of Funds
The investment will be applied to: ______________________________ (e.g., "second workshop lease and four industrial machines").
8. Governing Framework
This agreement operates together with the Shareholders' Agreement dated ____________, which governs ongoing rights. Disputes follow that agreement's clause 10 ladder.
Signatures
| Signature | Name | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the Company | |||
| Founder | |||
| Investor | |||
| Witness |