What is a 409A Valuation?
What Is a 409A Valuation? If you’re giving equity to employees or anyone else providing services to your company, the IRS wants you to know what that equity is actually worth on the day you hand it out. A 409A...
Understanding Common Carry Percentage
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) carried interest refers to the share of profits that an SPV manager receives as a reward for their role in managing and investing the funds of the SPV. The purpose of this blog post is to...
What Is the Difference Between DBA and Fictitious Business Name
A DBA stands for “Doing Business As.” Some states call it a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) or an assumed name. Same thing, different label depending on where you live. The basic idea: you’re running a business under a name that...
The Definitive Guide to Venture Capital Valuation Methods
Venture capital valuation isn’t just about crunching numbers. It’s a balancing act between relying on numbers and trusting your instincts, between focusing on future possibilities and dealing with current realities. Understanding how VCs approach valuation can be a major advantage,...
Fund vs SPV: The Strategic Choice
When getting into venture capital, a common dilemma arises: should you set up a traditional fund or use Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)? This choice is more than paperwork and legal structures. It greatly affects your investment strategy, your relationships with...
Understanding Limited Partners in Private Equity
Understanding Limited Partners (LPs) in Private Equity: A Guide for SPV Investors Private equity is a dynamic investment strategy that pools capital from investors to acquire and manage private companies. In private equity, the partnership structure is key, with Limited...
Transforming SPV Liquidity with Tokenization
The advancement of financial technology has introduced the tokenization of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) as a groundbreaking innovation poised to reshape structured finance. This method merges the established framework of SPVs with cutting-edge blockchain technology, bringing about unprecedented efficiency, transparency,...
Film Financing: Exploring the Use of SPVs in Movie Production Funding
The world of film financing is an intricate web of investment strategies, often designed to balance creative risks with financial stability. Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) have emerged as a key mechanism in movie production, allowing producers to streamline investments, mitigate...
Unlocking Growth: The Power of Co-Syndication in Private Investments
In the thrilling world of private investments, dealmakers are always on the lookout for awesome ways to raise capital and seal deals smoothly. And guess what? Your fellow dealmakers in the industry are a hidden goldmine of opportunity! These professionals...