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P&L a.k.a. Profit and Loss
A profit and loss statement, or "P&L", shows how much a company has spent and earned during a specific period.
Pari passu
In law, pari passu means ranking equally and without preference.
Permitted transfers and permitted transferees
Under a company's articles of association, it may be possible for shareholders to transfer shares to close family members and/or family trusts; usually, for tax purposes.
Personal guarantee a.k.a. PG
A Personal Guarantee is a legal promise between (usually) a lender and the borrower stating that an individual behind the borrower is jointly responsible for paying back the loan.
PG a.k.a. Personal guarantee
A Personal Guarantee is a legal promise between (usually) a lender and the borrower stating that an individual behind the borrower is jointly responsible for paying back the loan.
Pitch
A pitch is a short oral presentation giving potential clients or investors a summary of an business. The pitch aims to provide information on the company and encourage audience interest in its business.
Pitch deck
A pitch deck is a printed presentation giving potential clients or investors a summary of an entrepreneur's business. The pitch deck aims to provide information on the company and encourage audience interest in its business.
PMV a.k.a. Pre-money valuation
A pre-money valuation is how much a business is worth before it receives any new external funding.
Poll
A procedure used at a general meeting of a company under which every voting shareholder has one vote for every share held. This procedure is commonly used where it is not possible to obtain a clear result by voting solely on a show of hands.
Post money valuation
A post-money valuation is a business's estimated worth after receiving external funding. See also: Pre-money valuation
Pre-emption rights
A right of first refusal for existing shareholders on the issue of new shares.
Pre-money valuation a.k.a. PMV
A pre-money valuation is how much a business is worth before it receives any new external funding. See also: Post money valuation
Pre-seed investment
Pre-seed investment is an investment that's given to a company before it has a product fit for market and any profit.
Private Equity
Private equity is a financing type where private money - from individuals, or institutions that are investing their clients' money - is invested in a business.
Product Market Fit
A product-market fit means there's a customer need for your product.
Profit and Loss a.k.a. P&L
A profit and loss statement, or "P&L", shows how much a company has spent and earned during a specific period.
Proxy
A person who is formally appointed to cast the votes of another shareholder.