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Podcast: Investor Connect Podcast
Episode: Startup Funding Espresso – The Cost of a Fundraise
Description: The Cost of a Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising will take time and money to complete. For the early stage, it’s primarily the time spent. Later-stage fundraising will cost money as well. Here are some key costs to consider when planning a fundraiser campaign: For those using a broker to raise funding, they take 5 to 8% of the raise and an additional 2-3% for expenses, often in the form of a retainer. Short-term loans in the venture space cost around 25% of the funds rai...