Has anyone tried the funding sources on DealStream.com?

September 11, 2021
by an investor from New York University in St. Louis Metropolitan Area, USA
Are they legit or scams?
Some firms offer to help you raise capital but want a retainer. If they are not legit, one would be out the retainer with nothing to show for it. Has anyone retained them and was able to raise the equity they were seeking?
from The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL, USA
from Fordham University in Fort Myers, FL, USA