Subscription Terms
Specifies securities purchased, number or dollar amount, price per unit, payment method, closing date, and conditions precedent to funding and issuance.
The Private Placement Investment Agreement allocates economic rights, records investor commitments, reduces misinterpretation of terms, and creates enforceable contracts needed to rely on securities law exemptions. It also documents investor representations about accreditation and suitability that are required for many exemptions.
This agreement is used by businesses raising private capital and the investors providing that capital.
Parties rely on the agreement to protect rights, assign remedies, and meet regulatory requirements for private placements.
Chief executive or authorized officer signs on behalf of the issuer. This signer confirms corporate authority, the truthfulness of issuer disclosures, and acceptance of investor funds under the stated terms; counsel often prepares or reviews the signature block.
Individual, delegated officer, or authorized agent signs for the investor entity. The signatory must have authority to bind the investor, execute the subscription, and make representations about accredited status and investment intent; supporting organizational documents are often attached.
Specifies securities purchased, number or dollar amount, price per unit, payment method, closing date, and conditions precedent to funding and issuance.
Investor statements about accreditation, investment intent, access to disclosure materials, ability to bear economic risk, and absence of reliance on secondary-market liquidity.
Limits resale rights, outlines legend requirements, and details rights on transfer, including registration rights or company consent procedures.
Issuer representations about corporate organization, capitalization, authority to issue securities, absence of undisclosed liabilities, and compliance with laws.
Allocation of responsibility for misstatements or omissions, indemnification language, and remedies including rescission, damages, and equitable relief.
Choice of governing state law, dispute resolution provisions, and defined notice addresses and methods for formal communications.
| Template Setup | Create master agreement and attach exhibits |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Issuer then investor then counsel |
| Authentication | Use SMS or email OTP for investor |
| Conditional Fields | Show accreditation fields when selected |
| Audit Trail | Enable timestamp and IP logging |
Choose a platform that supports secure authentication, audit trails, and exportable signed PDFs.
Integrations with CRM, cloud storage, and accounting systems simplify recordkeeping and investor communications.
File within 15 days after first sale per SEC Rule 503
State acceptance window per offering timetable
Specify wired-funds cutoff and closing time
Some states require prompt notice and fee payment
Retention begins on effective date of closing
Draft term sheet, disclosures, and subscription documents
Collect accreditation evidence and KYC documentation
Confirm wire transfers and issue securities certificates or ledger entries
File Form D and any required state notices after first sale
| 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 vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
A startup uses a subscription agreement with a Private Placement Investment Agreement to document equity sales to angels.
A sponsor offers preferred equity interests to accredited investors for a development project.