Board Observer
정의
A board observer attends board meetings and receives the same materials as directors but has no vote and no formal authority over company decisions.
투자유치 시 활용 방법
Investors who write a smaller check, or come in after the lead has already taken the board seat, often negotiate observer rights instead, staying informed without adding another vote to the table.
자주 묻는 질문
Can a board observer be excluded from sensitive discussions?
Yes, most observer rights let the board exclude the observer from a specific meeting or agenda item, for example when discussing a competing investment or a conflict of interest.
Does an observer seat carry the same duties as a board seat?
No, observers are not directors and generally do not carry the fiduciary duties that come with a formal board seat, though the exact obligations depend on the agreement.