Independent Sponsors: How are you responding to probing questions about capital raising?

by a searcher from Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business

3 years ago

Specifically, how do you respond when asked "what does your cap raise process look like" or "how long does it take you to raise"? I understand each sponsor is going to be slightly different in the approach, but I'm looking for some good sound bites to better communicate the process, especially for those who haven't worked with Independent Sponsors before.

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searcher from MCI-Management Center Innsbruck

I have honestly countered: I am 30 years old, got no inheritance and come from a middle-class family - so what do you expect me to have? The key is talking to a lot of banks and get a term sheet or credit line. This is what you can present to probing brokers or owners.

11 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

I was recently in this situation and a letter of support from a bank worked well.

2 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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