by Grisslebone February 18, 2009

A term used to describe the desire to acquire work, items, or materials at the cheapest possible price.
by TheUser23 October 24, 2023

When companies use (primarily tech) buzzwords and trends to get investors to throw money at them.
Some startups/ companies may even base their entire branding off investor bait (such as meta).
Some startups/ companies may even base their entire branding off investor bait (such as meta).
“Did you hear about the new AI feature coming to the IPhone?”
“Yea, pretty sure thats investor bait though”
“Yea, pretty sure thats investor bait though”
by SocratesFartMuncher July 17, 2024

by Raffster1977 January 8, 2023

Man I sold that stock during the last market panic and now it's doubled in price... I really need to improve my investorment.
by Charlie Munger June 6, 2019


A strategic investor is someone who has a strategic reason for investing in your enterprise; that is, they have an over-arching interest in your success. You can find strategic investors by looking through your supply chain and your value chain. Even your competitors can be a source of strategic start-up capital if they are looking to you as a new co-opetitor.
Say you are bootstrapping a new home builder. A trade creditor (supplier) might extend credit to you for building materials and supplies or a client might give you a sizable down payment on a home purchase; in essence, each of them become a strategic investor in your business. Or say you are starting an athletic wear clothing business, department stores might give you a cash advance in return for exclusivity or a sports drink company might sponsor your line of clothing in return for co-branding opportunities.
by ProfBruce April 20, 2011
