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A Key Question to Avoid Problematic Lenders and Investors

August 6, 2026 by Chris Risey

Chris Risey

A Key Question to Avoid Problematic Lenders and Investors A Key Question to Avoid Problematic Lenders and Investors Part of my job is giving speeches to entrepreneurs and business owners regarding raising capital, executing successful management buyouts, refinancing debt, and corporate financial planning. I pride my firm on enlightening…

Investment Banking Fees Vs. Consulting Fees

December 27, 2016April 24, 2024 by Chris Risey

Chris Risey

Investment bankers typically raise capital using one of two formulas. These formulas are referred to as the Lehman Formula, or Double Lehman Formula, and are calculated via the incremental dollar value of the capital raise - typically a percentage descending from 5-10% for the first five million, and thereafter a 1-2%…

VCs want bail out money? Really?

April 22, 2009April 24, 2024 by Chris Risey

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The WSJ reported that VCs are lobbying the government to get access to SBA funds from which they are currently excluded. What the article didn't mention was that this exclusion only applies to companies that are majority owned by VCs. That is they own more than 50% of the ownership.…