Subscription Agreement: start-up business multiple investors
Subscription agreement for the investment in a start-up business by multiple investors. The agreement covers the investment transaction and includes warranties from the company and founder shareholders.
Read more
When do I use this document?
- for an investment by multiple investors in a start-up business
- as a standalone subscription agreement where the parties will have a separate shareholders agreement
- for short form warranties from the company and founders, reflecting the company’s start-up status
- for investment in a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales
- in conjunction with a Shareholders Agreement and new Articles of Association
- for Paper Rock’s associated Shareholders Agreement and Articles of Association, see
What are the key features?
- standalone subscription agreement
- 15 clauses and 2 schedules over 17 pages
- subscription: mechanism and terms for the subscription for shares by the investor
- completion: completion of the investment, including the issue of shares to the investors and payment by the investors
- warranties: warranties from the company and each founder
- limitations on liability: limitations on potential liability under the warranties of the company and the founders
What other documents are available?
For a combined Investment & Shareholders Agreement for a start-up business with multiple investors, see
For a standalone Subscription Agreement for a start-up business with a single investor, see
For standalone Subscription Agreements for an established business, see
When do I use this document?
- for general business transactions or joint ventures
- where both parties will disclose confidential information
- for a shorter form NDA with principal legal protections for the parties
What are the key features?
- 17 paragraphs over 3 pages
- definitions of Confidential Information and Proposed Transaction
- confidentiality obligations
- authorised recipients of Confidential Information
- circumstances permitting compulsory disclosure
- procedure for returning Confidential Information to its owner
- duration of agreement
What other documents are available?
For a longer form of mutual confidentiality agreement with more extensive protections for the benefit of the disclosing party, see
For forms of confidentiality agreement where only one party will disclose confidential information see
Related Articles
Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.
£50.00 exc VAT
Updated by a lawyer on 02/07/2025
- Updated By a lawyer on
- Guidance notes included
- No hidden extras
- Easily customisable
Create your document in 3 Easy Steps
- Download
- Customise
- Share & Sign
PaperRock offers affordable, legal document templates, written by experienced and expert lawyers, trusted by businesses across the UK and beyond. No hidden charges or trial sign-ups are required to complete your document.
“I have worked in legal and business affairs for over 25 years and need access to a wide range of corporate and commercial legal precedents. Paperrock is a refreshing source of high-quality legal templates. Superb value for money.”
Amanda | Bannister Creative
£50.00 exc VAT
- Written by expert lawyers
- Quick to download
- Easy to customise
- No hidden extras
- free re-downloads
“It’s hard to find legal documents on the internet you can really trust. Knowing an expert lawyer has drafted what I need, gives my business the edge and gives me peace of mind.”
Elle, Founder | Winslow skincare & aesthetics.
“As an SME Paperrock saves us the legal fees we’ve previously had to spend. In these challenging times that's a big help. Great products and support.”
Giles, MD | Boniti Ltd.
