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by an investor from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
in Los Angeles, CA, USA

3yrs ago

Seeking success based buy side advisor

I am seeking a success based buy side advisor to help assist me source an off-market opportunity in the So Cal area. I am willing to pay 1% at close. If you are interested or know anyone you know that may be interested please shoot me an email at redacted

Thank you!

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reply by an intermediary 3yrs ago
in Manchester, UK

Being brutally honest (but constructive), no one will do any origination "work" for you for 1% especially with no retainer, you can't outsource the hard work without a hefty cash investment. I suggest you reconsider your approach!

reply by an investor 3yrs ago
from University of Pennsylvania in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Thanks everyone for jumping in here with helpful color and comments. I sincerely appreciate it. I was hoping that a 1% fee would be more around targets they already know and not require heavy lifting. Curious to know, what do you think is best fee structure with A) retainer/monthly fee and B) success fee only?