"You're out of your freaking mind if you try to do this yourself." – Dave Lorenzo
What You’ll Discover Today:
- Why raising capital without legal help could land you in serious trouble
- The myth of the “finder’s fee” and how it could kill your deal—or worse
- How regulatory violations can come back to haunt you, even years later
- What smart lawyers look for when reviewing your capital raise
- The legal and financial risks of unlicensed capital-raising activities
Key Topics Discussed:
- The extreme risks involved in handling capital raises without experienced legal counsel
- Why “finder’s fees” are illegal unless paid to a licensed broker-dealer
- How improper fundraising methods can trigger criminal and civil penalties
- Real-world examples of deals unraveling during M&A due diligence
- The permanent nature of securities violations—and how they can resurface years later
- How unlicensed intermediaries can endanger the company, the officers, and themselves
- The role of attorneys in spotting and reporting securities violations
- The time-costly process of correcting capital-raising mistakes—and how it can kill your exit
Links and Resources
Call to Action:
Thinking about raising capital for your business? Don’t make the mistake that could ruin your exit. Before you talk to investors, talk to your lawyer—and listen to this episode first.
