Quasi-equity

 
Quasi-equity refers to investments that have equity-like qualities without conferring ownership rights to the investor. Forms of quasi-equity include use of underwriting, royalty share finance and repayable grants. It should be noted that some current definitions of quasi-equity also embrace use of subordinated, unsecured debt.

Source: The Social Investment Bank, The Commission on Unclaimed Assests, UK: March 2007  

Quasi-equity
The funder takes a financial stake in an organisation in return for providing the capital for the development of a particular initiative. The return the funder receives is linked to the financial success of the venture. 

Source: Financing Civil Society:  A practioner’s view of the UK Social Investment Market, Venturesome: 2008