Definition
Maximum number of shares a company can legally issue.
Examples
They increased authorized shares before Series A.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track authorized shares alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like authorized shares stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.