Information Rights
Definition
Information rights are contractual guarantees that investors receive regular company information, typically financial statements, budgets, and key metrics on a set cadence.
How it comes up in fundraising
Standard in priced rounds for major investors; smaller checks often rely on the founder’s voluntary investor updates instead.
Frequently asked questions
What do information rights typically include?
Quarterly or monthly financials, annual budgets, cap table access, and sometimes inspection rights, usually limited to investors above a threshold.
Are information rights risky for founders?
Rarely; the practical burden is reporting discipline, which good founders maintain anyway through investor updates.
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