Proof of Funds

by a searcher from Baruch College-The City University of New York - The Zicklin School of Business

1 month ago

Hi All, 

Beginner searcher here. I'm trying to obtain a CIM from a broker to get more details on a listing but he is gatekeeping until I provide proof of funds. A few investors I've spoken too would be interested once I go under LOI but I can't get there without further analyzing the CIM and speaking with the seller. Any recommendations on how to proceed here ? Or should I obtain committed capital before trying to get more information from brokers?

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searcher

Depending on the Broker. Actually, from an operative POV, you don't need the funds before asking form CIMs. In Europe you can actually ask for IMs wo proving funds. Sometimes the funds can be asked after finding a target. However, as Ray said, a letter from potential funders should be enough,

2 weeks ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School

I'm a funded searcher, and letters of financial support from my investors were useful. For self-funded, if you have a board of advisors (who are credible), have them write a letter of support.

3 weeks ago | like reply | 0 likes

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