
Capital Raising
How to Read a Private Placement Memorandum: Red Flags Before You Wire Money
TL;DR: A private placement memorandum is not reviewed, approved, or fact-checked by the SEC before it lands in your inbox. In 2025 alone, four Reg D sponsors raised a combined $489M from investors...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read

Angel Investing
How to Read a PPM: The 3 Sections That Determine Whether You Invest
TL;DR: The PPM is the document that protects the issuer, not you. It is a legal liability shield drafted by the issuer's attorney. Three sections will tell you whether to keep reading or walk away: Ri
Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read