{"id":410,"date":"2025-06-23T07:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T07:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swedishventures.se\/?post_type=glossary&p=410"},"modified":"2025-07-02T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:56:37","slug":"stock-purchase-agreement","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/swedishventures.se\/en\/glossary\/stock-purchase-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Purchase Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions under which shares of a startup are bought and sold. It serves as a blueprint for ownership transfer and ensures clarity between the buyer and seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Components of a Stock Purchase Agreement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Definition of Terms \u2013 Clearly defines terms like “Shares,” “Seller,” and “Buyer.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sale and Purchase of Shares \u2013 Specifies the number of shares being sold, the price per share, and the total purchase price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Representations and Warranties \u2013 Both parties declare certain facts about the company and the shares, ensuring transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Covenants \u2013 Commitments for future actions, such as financial reporting or restrictions on selling shares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Conditions Precedent \u2013 Actions that must occur before the transaction is finalized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Vesting and Transfer Restrictions \u2013 Often included to regulate how shares can be sold or transferred over time, especially for founders and employees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why SPAs Matter for Startups:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Investor Protection \u2013 Ensures investors receive agreed-upon shares and rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Founder Equity Management \u2013 Helps founders structure ownership and avoid disputes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Legal Compliance \u2013 Ensures transactions adhere to corporate laws and regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Future Financing Implications \u2013 Can impact future funding rounds and investor negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Written by Swedish Ventures, Rolf Olsson. Remarks to this article could be sent to glossary@swedishventures.se <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ASO: DD-01-04<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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