The Scrub-In

How to Read a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Without a Law Degree


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In this episode, Kim 2.0 breaks down how to read a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) without a law degree. Learn the essential 7-step process to review a PPM in just 2-3 hours, identify the three most critical sections (capital structure, fees and waterfall, control rights), spot red flags that signal misalignment or poor transparency, understand the waterfall distribution structure and how sponsors get paid, evaluate sponsor track record and co-investment requirements, ask the right questions before committing capital, and recognize tax considerations including K-1 documents and depreciation benefits. This episode empowers busy physicians to invest like professionals by treating PPM review like medical due diligence, using evidence-based thinking to stress-test projections, and diversifying across multiple syndications while protecting their high-income wealth.

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The Scrub-InBy Sola Capital Ventures