Investment in shares refers to the acquisition of shares in the invested unit through investment. It means that an enterprise (or individual) purchases shares of other enterprises (listed companies or unlisted companies) or directly invests in other units with monetary funds, intangible assets and other physical assets, with the ultimate goal of obtaining greater economic benefits, which can be obtained by sharing profits or dividends or other means.
Legal basis: Article 77 of the Company Law A joint stock limited company may be established by means of initiation or offering.
Sponsor refers to the company established by the sponsors who subscribe for all the shares that should be issued by the company.
The establishment by public offering means that the promoters subscribe for part of the shares that should be issued by the company and raise the remaining shares to the public or specific objects to establish the company.