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John Carlin
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Suggestions for raising private capital

John Carlin
  • Tampa, FL
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I’ve been brainstorming leads for private capital, but I wanted to see if y’all had any other suggestions.

Family was my first though, obviously. Parishioners from my church.

Friends of my parents.

What else am I missing?

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Ujwal Velagapudi
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  • Dallas, TX
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Ujwal Velagapudi
  • Investor/Agent/Entrepreneur
  • Dallas, TX
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I don't do business with family/friends, so I've made the relations purely through my professional network. Starting with BP, LinkedIn, real estate mastermind groups, Twitter, etc. It's a slow game, and my philosophy is that I'm trying to build a relationship, not a capital partner relation. If the relation ends up evolving to the point where we partner on a deal, then great, but otherwise I'm just expanding my professional network. I think the dividends will yield greater returns in the long term with a long term mindset. 

For an imminent deal you have, friends/family and communities you're already a part of can be a great way for many people as they've already got the trust and know you on a personal level. 

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