An exclusivity agreement risk is the risk posed by a contractual clause that limits a startup's ability to engage with other potential partners or investors, potentially hindering its growth and autonomy. Such agreements often serve the interests of the investing company by ensuring exclusive access to the startup's technology or services, aligning with their strategic goals. However, this can conflict with the startup's aspirations to expand independently and achieve long-term success. Therefore, startups must carefully assess whether entering into an exclusivity agreement aligns with their broader strategic objectives or primarily benefits the corporate investor.