Shareholders: Investors with company shares

Shareholders, or stockholders, are individuals or institutions that own shares in a company and are therefore entitled to a share of its assets and profits. These owners play an essential role in the management of the company by exercising voting rights at general meetings and influencing strategic decisions. For start-ups, shareholders are not only a source of capital, but also partners who have an interest in the growth and success of the company and can contribute to its strategic direction.