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Paid in Capital

Capital received from investors in exchange for stock. This is recorded as an entry on the balance sheet.

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This term is sometimes also referred to as contributed capital or share capital.

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See also: Balance Sheet, Equity Financing, Share Capital, Stockholders Equity

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