Document background
The Company Investment Agreement is a crucial document used in Austrian corporate transactions when an investor acquires shares or makes a capital investment in a company. This agreement, governed by Austrian law, is essential for both early-stage investments and larger corporate transactions, providing a legally binding framework that protects all parties' interests. It typically includes detailed provisions about investment terms, shareholder rights, governance structures, and exit mechanisms, while ensuring compliance with Austrian corporate law requirements, particularly the GmbHG for limited liability companies or AktG for stock corporations. The document is particularly important in scenarios involving venture capital, private equity investments, or strategic corporate investments, where it serves to document the investment terms and establish the ongoing relationship between the company, its existing shareholders, and the new investor(s).
