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Due Diligence is a commonly used term in the world of private funding and equity.   But what exactly does it mean?   Why is it important, and what is entailed in due diligence processes? Most importantly, why are up front fees the norm in the private funding industry? Clients perform due diligence on their consultants or […]

(part 1 of 2) Many people with a great idea, or a great team and an idea, often believe they just have to find the right investor to obtain private funding to get their project launched.  While a solid plan and a great team are necessary components to have a solid chance at obtaining private

In a previous article, we discussed the complexity of structuring many private funding transactions for projects that are in the millions to hundreds of millions of dollars.  In most cases, it is not just a simple decision where a wealthy individual cuts a check because he or she likes a principal and his or her

When new clients who are seeking private capital for a multi-million dollar acquisition or for a $65 million dollar development project ask about up front fees, due diligence fees, and structuring fees, we often know we are beginning a potential relationship with someone who is used to simple conventional financing.  They have been conditioned to

In business and in life, there is 5th Avenue Capital, and then there is the rest of the crowd. Having influence does not make one a leader. How one uses their influence to improve their own lives and the lives of others determines if he or she is a leader. Using influence to positively and constructively move one-self forward and upward, while humbly serving others and helping others to reach their potential and goals is a hallmark of leadership. 5th Avenue Capital is in the business of project funding, and leadership is required at every level.

Funding through a Yieldco (or Yield Company)  5th Avenue Capital has a strong relationship with 1 of only a handful of existing Yield Companies (Yieldcos) in the USA and the world. Our relationship with this yield company allows us to fund specific projects that are able to produce a stable and predictable ROI.  What is a

The 6 Roles of Success and 7 Institutions of Society Reagan Rodriguez, CEO of 5th Avenue Acquisitions & Venture Capitalists discusses the 6 faces of success and leadership, and how a personal definition of being a man or woman directly affects one’s success in these roles.  Identification of these roles, and the necessity to be