Subscribed share capital refers to the portion of a company's authorized share capital that investors have agreed to purchase. Synonyms for this term include "subscribed stock," "subscribed equity," and "subscribed shares." Other related terms include "issued share capital," which represents the total number of shares a company has made available for purchase, and "paid-up share capital," which is the amount of money investors have actually paid for the shares they subscribed to. Properly managing a company's share capital is essential for ensuring adequate investment, maintaining financial stability, and complying with legal and regulatory requirements.