Definition
The investor who sets terms and commits the largest amount in a round.
Examples
A lead investor anchored the round and negotiated the term sheet.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track lead investor alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like lead investor stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.