Minority stake

[Rihanna]

a company’s shares that belong to a shareholder other than the controlling shareholder :

[Agnes]

Minority interest refers to having an ownership stake in a company that is less than 50% of the total shares in terms of voting rights. The concept is important in financial markets and particularly with public companies, leaving them with little influence in the overall decision-making process.

[Gregory]

(also minority shareholding) a companys shares that belong to a shareholder other than the controlling shareholder: a minority stake in sth The deal gives the technology giant a minority stake in the social networking site.