Strategic Investor 

A Strategic Investor is an investor who provides capital to a startup not solely for financial return, but also for strategic benefits aligned with their existing business operations, market expansion goals, or technology access. Unlike pure financial investors (like VC funds), strategic investors often come from corporations or industry incumbents. 

Value additions: 

• Industry expertise 

• Access to distribution channels or customer bases 

• Potential partnership or acquisition opportunities 

• Support with regulatory or market entry challenges