Placement agent
An intermediary engaged to raise capital for a specific offering, typically compensated as a percentage of capital committed and usually a registered broker-dealer.
Placement agent — An intermediary engaged to raise capital for a specific offering, typically compensated as a percentage of capital committed and usually a registered broker-dealer.
Placement agent fees and exclusivity terms are both genuinely negotiable, and the tail provision — the period after an engagement ends during which a fee can still be owed on capital from investors introduced during it — is worth as much attention as the headline percentage.
Frequently asked questions
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Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or investment advice. SeRuM is not a registered broker-dealer, not a placement agent, and not an investment adviser.
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