How Early-Stage Companies and Emerging Fund Managers Raise Capital | Jeff Fidelman on Fundraising, Diligence & AI
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In this episode of Unfiltered Finance, Ron Geffner sits down with Jeff Fidelman, founder of Fiman and Company, to talk about how early-stage companies and emerging fund managers actually raise capital in today’s market. They break down what “fundraise as a service” means, how investor outreach really works, what founders get wrong about valuation, how to diligence a placement agent, why honesty matters in fundraising, and where AI helps — and where it completely falls short.
This episode is packed with practical insight for founders, fund managers, GPs, entrepreneurs, private fund professionals, startup operators, and anyone trying to understand the real mechanics of raising money.