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Business Acquisition SPV

Buy your first—or next—business with other people’s capital through an SPV or roll‑up.
Real Estate Syndication

Own more real‑estate portfolio by starting a syndication or fund—no need to tap friends and family.
Asset-Based Fund

Form asset-based fund to acquire multiple properties or businesses at a time by getting the capital in place first.
Scale Existing Fund or Deal

Scale an existing fund, SPV, or syndication using data‑driven digital ads and AI lead generation.
Prepare Your Raise
- If accepted, get access to a Raises.com® account - instantly prepare entities like syndications, SPVs, or funds & deal documents, structure optimally, and use our AI and expert financial analysts for projections and presentations for business or real estate acquisitions.


Close Your Raises
- Use systems and AI to generate meetings with funders. Leverage legal, accounting, and software to close effectively

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The Problems
Aspiring business buyers aren’t able to close acquisitions due to a lack of structure, strategy and capital.
Real estate investors overly depend on lenders and friends/family, while emerging fund managers are stuck in the “deal-by-deal” syndication loop.
Overall, most principals do not have a consistent, transparent system & network, reputable funder appointment generation, therefore, they face challenges in scaling and securing acquisitions.
Our Vision
Raises.com® to empower at least one million people to prepare for and raise capital through a superior, adopted protocol.
Our Solutions
Entity Formation
Service providers get you the proper structures & vehicles formed at industry-topping speeds to start a raise to acquire real estate and/or businesses with the proper entities and vehicles
Completed Dataroom
Get institutional-ready pitch decks and presentations for your dataroom for your raises, then leveraging relationships to legal council to finish your dataroom
Capital Call Center
Build & run your own in-house compliant call center that books a predicable flow of 10+ appointments with funders per month with experts staff & AI automated Raises.com® Software.
Advisory & Masterminds
White-glove experience with multiple coaching calls, training, and network to structure and start your raise. Share wins, stay connected, and hold each other accountable to attain your goals.
Fractional CFOs
Leverage Raises.com®’s connections to financial analysts to review projects under contract, then build your proformas & projections. Accounting firms for full accounting and tax services for existing assets.
Join Our Success
The Problems
Aspiring business buyers aren’t able to close acquisitions due to a lack of structure, strategy and capital.
Real estate investors overly depend on lenders and friends/family, while emerging fund managers are stuck in the “deal-by-deal” syndication loop.
Overall, most principals do not have a consistent, transparent system & network, reputable funder appointment generation, therefore, they face challenges in scaling and securing acquisitions.
Our Vision
Raises.com® to empower at least one million people to prepare for and raise capital through a superior, adopted protocol.
Our Solutions
Entity Formation
Service providers get you the proper structures & vehicles formed at industry-topping speeds to start a raise to acquire real estate and/or businesses with the proper entities and vehicles
Completed Dataroom
Get institutional-ready pitch decks and presentations for your dataroom for your raises, then leveraging relationships to legal council to finish your dataroom
Capital Call Center
Build & run your own in-house compliant call center that books a predicable flow of 10+ appointments with funders per month with experts staff & AI automated Raises.com® Software.
Advisory & Masterminds
White-glove experience with multiple coaching calls, training, and network to structure and start your raise. Share wins, stay connected, and hold each other accountable to attain your goals.
Fractional CFOs
Leverage Raises.com®’s connections to financial analysts to review projects under contract, then build your proformas & projections. Accounting firms for full accounting and tax services for existing assets.
Capital Raising Insights
CAPITAL RAISING FUNDAMENTALS
🤝 Business Acquisitions vs. Real Estate Syndications
Buying a business and syndicating real estate share core similarities:
- Identifying & evaluating opportunities 🧐
- Negotiating terms ✍️
- Performing due diligence 🔍
- Raising capital 💰
Both often involve a team (lawyers, accountants) and aim to acquire an asset that generates income or appreciates. This guide covers both, starting with the business acquisition process.
📈 The 7-Step Acquisition Process
Here's a summary of the typical steps to acquire a company:
- 🎯 Step 1: Develop Acquisition Criteria
Define exactly what kind of company you're looking for (industry, size, location, financials). Position your brand to attract these specific sellers.
⚡ Focus your search to save time and attract the right deals. - 🤝 Step 2: Connect with Sellers
Find potential sellers through networking, online platforms (like Raises.com), brokers, investment banks, or direct outreach (e.g., LinkedIn).
⚡ Build your network consistently; deals come from relationships. - 🗣️ Step 3: Build Rapport & Sign NDA
Have initial calls to build trust. Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to facilitate open discussion and protect confidential information.
⚡ Trust is crucial. An NDA is standard practice. - 📊 Step 4: Request Due Diligence Info
Once the NDA is signed, formally request detailed information (financials, operations, legal structure, risks) using a structured questionnaire.
⚡ Be thorough and organized in your information requests. - 🔍 Step 5: Perform Due Diligence
Critically review all provided information. Verify financials (understand context - tax vs. M&A), check legal history (look for fraud/lawsuits on Pacer.gov/Unicourt.com), and understand operations. Hire experts (analysts, accountants) if needed.
⚡ This is critical! Verify everything. Understand incentives behind the numbers. Determine min/max valuation. - 📝 Step 6: Submit Letter of Intent (LOI)
Make a formal, written offer outlining the key terms. Aim for an exclusivity clause to prevent the seller from negotiating with others while you finalize.
⚡ A serious offer shows commitment. Exclusivity protects your time/effort. - 💰 Step 7: Raise Capital & Close
Secure the necessary funding (debt, equity) to complete the purchase. This often happens concurrently with final negotiations and due diligence.
⚡ Start building investor relationships *before* you need the money! Raising capital often takes longer than expected.
🏠 Real Estate Syndication Fundamentals
The acquisition process is similar for real estate, but the focus shifts to property types, classes, and investment strategies.
Understanding Property Classes (Risk/Reward)
Class A
💎 Newest, best locations, high-income tenants, low vacancy, high rent. Lower risk, stable returns.
Class B
🔧 Older, good locations, potential for value-add renovations. Moderate risk/return.
Class C
🔨 Oldest (>20 yrs), less desirable areas, needs significant work. Highest risk, potentially highest returns if managed well.
Core
🏦 Low risk, stable cash flow, prime locations, low debt (<50%). Lower returns (7-10%).
Core Plus
📈 Similar to Core but maybe slightly older/less prime, potential for minor improvements. Moderate debt (50-60%), returns (8-12%).
Value-Add
🛠️ Buying properties needing renovation/repositioning. Higher debt (60-75%), higher potential returns (10-15%), requires expertise.
Opportunistic
🚀 Highest risk/reward, ground-up development or major repositioning. Complex, requires significant expertise, long timeline, highest potential returns (>20%).
Exploring Real Estate Sectors
🏡 Single-Family
Standalone houses.
🏘️ Multifamily
Apartments, duplexes, student housing, senior living.
🏢 Office
Single tenant to high-rises (Classes A, B, C).
🏭 Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing.
🛍️ Retail
Stores, malls, shopping centers.
🏨 Hospitality
Hotels, motels, resorts.
🌳 Land
Undeveloped, infill, brownfield. Risky but potential for development.
🔄 Mixed-Use/Special
Combines types (e.g., retail + apartments) or specific purpose (e.g., schools, theaters).
Common Investment Strategies
Buy & Hold (Short/Long)
📈 Purchase and hold for rental income and appreciation (1-5 yrs or longer).
Fix & Flip
🔨 Buy, renovate quickly, sell for profit. Requires speed and expertise.
Wholesaling
🔗 Find deals, get under contract, assign contract to another buyer for a fee. Requires marketing/negotiation skills.
BRRRR
🔄 Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. Strategy to build a portfolio using refinancing to pull capital out.
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