Most founders think the raise ends when commitments are received.

In reality, commitments are only the midpoint.

The real work begins afterward.

Here’s the full lifecycle of a capital raise, end to end.

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1. Structure & Documents

Before you collect a single dollar, you need:

● Terms

● Entity or SPV structure

● Operating agreement

● Subscription docs

● Supporting docs

The clearer the structure, the smoother the raise.

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2. Investor Outreach & Narrative

You share:

● Your deck

● Your story

● Your offer

● Your milestone

This is where interest is generated.

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3. Soft Commit Phase

Investors indicate interest but do not wire funds yet.

You track:

● Check size

● Confidence level

● Timing

● Questions

This is your signal for readiness to proceed.

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4. Formal Doc Execution

Once terms are accepted, investors sign:

● Subscription docs

● Operating agreement

● Compliance forms

Execution must be accurate and organized.

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5. KYC + Verification

Compliance checks must be completed before funds are accepted.

This step prevents delays later, and inconveniences for all parties involved.  

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6. Funding

Investors wire in capital.

Your job:

● Confirm receipts

● Update ledger

● Chase missing wires

● Communicate clearly

This is where poor organization kills momentum.

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7. Reconciliation & Close

After all capital lands:

● Ledger finalization

● Documents filed

● Wire into main company

● Final close confirmation to investors

This completes the raise.

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A capital raise is a structured operational process. The founders who understand the full lifecycle raise faster, close cleaner, and build more investor trust.

If you’d like FG Cap Studio to support you through your raise journey from start to finish, please get in touch. We would be happy to discuss the various options available, and cater to all founders, regardless of the stage they are at in the raise journey.

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