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Launching An Investment Fund: A Legal Guide To Raising Capital The Right Way

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Launching An Investment Fund: A Legal Guide To Raising Capital The Right Way

Discover the legal essentials to raise capital for a private equity or hedge fund while avoiding SEC pitfalls and regulatory missteps. Starting an investment fund—whether it’s a private equity fund, hedge fund, or venture capital vehicle—is an exciting step, but also one that triggers complex securities laws. Pooling capital from multiple investors and managing it Read More

Real Estate Funds Vs Syndications. What’s Best For Raising Capital?

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Real Estate Funds vs Syndications What’s Best for Raising Capital?

Understand the difference between syndications and real estate funds — and how to choose the right structure for raising capital legally. Raising capital for real estate is more than just finding investors—it’s about choosing the legal structure that best aligns with your goals, investment strategy, and compliance obligations. Two of the most common methods are Read More

What The SEC Looks For In A Private Placement

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What The SEC Looks For In A Private Placement

Understand how the SEC evaluates your offering — and how to keep your private placement compliant, transparent, and audit-ready. If you’re raising capital through a private placement — especially under Regulation D — it’s easy to assume you’re “under the radar” of the SEC. After all, you’re not going public, right? But the truth is, Read More

Case Study: How One Sponsor Raised $5M Legally With A PPM

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Case Study: How One Sponsor Raised $5M Legally With A PPM

Discover how a real estate sponsor raised $5 million using a legally compliant PPM — and what you can learn from their strategy. Raising capital is a challenge. Raising capital legally is a bigger one. At PPM Lawyers, we’ve seen countless sponsors attempt to shortcut the process — and pay the price later. But we’ve Read More

The Legal Documents You Need Before Raising A Dollar

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The Legal Documents You Need Before Raising A Dollar

Before you raise a single dollar, make sure your legal documents are airtight — here’s exactly what you need to stay compliant and confident. Raising capital is an exciting milestone for any entrepreneur, syndicator, or fund manager — but it’s also a legal minefield if you’re not prepared. One of the most critical early steps Read More

Legally Presenting Your Investment Deal: What You Can And Can’t Say

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Legally Presenting Your Investment Deal: What You Can And Can’t Say

Before you pitch investors, make sure your words won’t get you in legal trouble. Here’s how to present your deal the right way. When it comes to raising capital, how you present your investment deal matters just as much as what you’re offering. One wrong word—or even a too-aggressive marketing tactic—can land you in hot Read More

How To Use A PPM To Build Investor Trust And Raise More Money

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How To Use A PPM To Build Investor Trust And Raise More Money

A well-crafted Private Placement Memorandum isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s your most powerful trust-building tool in capital raising. When you’re asking someone to invest their hard-earned money into your deal—whether it’s a real estate syndication, a private fund, or a startup—trust is everything. Yet many capital raisers overlook one of the most effective ways to Read More

Common Legal Mistakes In Capital Raising (And How To Prevent Them)

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Common Legal Mistakes In Capital Raising (And How To Prevent Them)

Avoid these costly legal missteps when raising capital—and learn how to protect your deal before it’s too late. Raising capital—whether for a real estate syndication, a startup venture, or a private investment fund—is a major milestone. But it’s also a legal minefield. Too often, entrepreneurs and sponsors rush into pitching investors, distributing offering materials, or Read More

Do You Need A PPM? Real Estate Vs Startups Vs Small Business

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Do You Need A PPM? Real Estate Vs Startups Vs Small Business

When does your business actually need a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)? Here’s how real estate, startups, and small businesses differ legally. When you’re raising capital, the question of whether or not you need a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) isn’t just academic—it can mean the difference between a compliant raise and an SEC nightmare. The legal Read More

Raising Capital From Friends & Family — What The Law Really Says

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Raising Capital From Friends & Family — What The Law Really Says

Learn how to legally raise money from friends and family without risking securities law violations. Raising money from friends and family seems like the most natural first step for many real estate syndicators, startup founders, and investment fund managers. After all, who else would believe in your vision as much as they do? But what Read More