Investment Agreement
The primary contract defining terms, representations, transfer restrictions, and remedies; serves as the controlling agreement between investor and issuer.
A consolidated packet reduces execution errors, improves traceability, and helps meet legal and regulatory requirements such as ESIGN and UETA where applicable.
Several roles are commonly involved in preparing and executing an investor signature packet.
These stakeholders should coordinate to ensure complete, accurate, and legally enforceable execution.
An accredited or non-accredited person investing directly. They must provide government ID, complete KYC/AML data where required, sign the subscription agreement, and certify investment representations. Ensure name on the agreement matches ID to avoid acceptance or transfer delays.
A corporate or fund designee (officer or authorized agent) signing on behalf of an entity. Provide entity capacity documentation, board resolutions or power of attorney when required, and include the signer's title and authority statement for enforceability and transfer processing.
The primary contract defining terms, representations, transfer restrictions, and remedies; serves as the controlling agreement between investor and issuer.
Investor-specific worksheet capturing investor identity, investment amount, tax classification, and accreditation statements required for acceptance and allocation.
Detailed KYC/AML and suitability questions used to confirm eligibility and inform regulatory reporting obligations.
Clearly labeled fields for signer name, title, signature, and date; include witness or notary blocks as required by jurisdiction or document type.
Attach pricing schedules, capitalization tables, and offering memoranda referenced by the agreement to avoid ambiguity in interpretation.
Audit trail, signer IP and timestamp, and notary or witness attestations that support legal enforceability and future audits.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential for closing; parallel for simple acknowledgements. |
| Authentication | Email + SMS or KBA for higher-risk investors. |
| Notifications | Auto-reminders at configurable intervals until completion. |
| Retention | Store signed packet and audit trail for designated retention period. |
Ensure your eSignature platform supports required integrations, file formats, and authentication methods before sending packets.
Verify your provider supports audit trails, secure storage, and any industry-specific compliance requirements prior to use.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Typical 7–14 day window from issuance to execution.
Often tied to closing date; bank transfer timing may add 1–3 business days.
Allow 2–5 business days for compliance review and acceptance.
Completed packet and audit certificate delivered immediately after final signature.
Allow an additional 3–7 days for re-execution after material changes.
Issuer compiles agreement, subscription, exhibits, and any jurisdictional addenda.
Investor reads materials and collects required KYC or entity paperwork.
Signatures, witnessing, and notarizations are completed and recorded.
Issuer confirms documents, accepts subscription, and processes investor funds.