Model PIPE Registration Rights Agreement (US Issuer) (NVCA)

Updated 26 November 2025

This Registration Rights Agreement ensures investors in a Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) financing can resell their purchased securities to the public. It obligates the company to file and maintain an effective registration statement with the SEC, outlining specific timelines, procedures, and indemnification provisions for both parties.

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