FUND FORMATION
Raising capital and forming investment vehicles for lenders involves careful structuring, regulatory compliance, and alignment with investor interests. Fortra Law advises on private and public fund formation, REITs, fintech and crowdfunding initiatives, digital and tokenized offerings, and other securities transactions. Our team ensures your structures meet legal and tax requirements while supporting strategic growth and investor confidence.
Private and Public Fund Formation
We assist lenders in forming private and public funds tailored to their investment strategies and regulatory obligations. Our team ensures that fund structures are optimized for compliance, tax efficiency, and investor alignment.
Services include:
- Formation of private and public funds
- Drafting partnership, operating, and subscription agreements
- Structuring investor rights and capital commitments
- SEC and state regulatory filings and reporting.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Fortra Law helps clients create and manage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), designed to provide tax benefits and maximize investor returns. Whether you’re establishing a REIT for private investors or a publicly traded structure, our team guides you through the legal, tax, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Services include:
- Setting up REITs for private investors or public offerings
- Drafting governing documents, subscription agreements, and investor materials
- Structuring investor rights, distributions, and capital commitments
- Guidance on IRS qualification and ongoing compliance
- SEC and state regulatory filings and reporting
Fintech and Crowdfunding Offerings
Fortra Law advises lenders on fintech and crowdfunding offerings, helping clients raise capital through modern platforms while ensuring full compliance with securities laws.
Services include:
- Structuring fintech and crowdfunding offerings
- Drafting offering documents and investor disclosures
- Risk assessment and mitigation for crowdfunding campaigns
- Guidance on state and federal securities requirements
Digital and Tokenized Offerings
We assist lenders exploring digital and tokenized securities offerings, ensuring innovative offerings meet regulatory standards while providing scalable investment solutions.
Services include:
- Structuring digital and tokenized offerings
- Drafting smart contracts and investor agreements
- Integration with digital investment platforms
- Ongoing legal guidance for digital asset compliance
Other Securities Offerings
Fortra Law supports a wide range of capital-raising initiatives beyond traditional fund formation. We guide lenders in navigating complex securities laws while maximizing flexibility and growth potential.
Services include:
- Private placements and direct offerings
- Debt and equity structuring for investment vehicles
- Regulatory review and compliance planning
- Investor disclosure documentation
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Fortra Law is the nation’s largest law firm dedicated almost exclusively to the private/non-conventional lending space and is the leading legal resource for specialty lenders, asset-based lenders, private lenders, and non-bank institutions. Our legal departments include Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, and Litigation & Bankruptcy, offering lenders a vertically integrated suite of services while our Fortra Conference Line provides networking and educational opportunities to the industry at large. Reach out today to see how we can partner together.
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Fortra Law provides practical, regulatory-compliant guidance on fund formation and securities offerings for lenders. From fund structuring to capital raising, we’ll be your guide every step of the way. Contact us to get started.