Raising capital with confidence isn’t just about finding investors—it’s about doing it legally and sleeping at night. In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, Gino sits down with securities attorney Darin Mangum, “America’s premier securities lawyer,” to unpack how to raise capital with confidence while avoiding SEC trouble, bad structures, and nightmare investors.

Whether you’re a first-time syndicator or scaling your private equity platform, this conversation shows you how to use other people’s money the right way. Darin explains when you actually shouldn’t raise capital, common red flags and legal mistakes, why proper PPMs and disclosures matter, and how regulations like Reg D, Reg S, and crowdfunding really work in today’s AI-driven world. You’ll learn why raising capital with confidence means treating it like a real business, preparing before you have a deal, and partnering with the right securities attorney instead of winging it and hoping the regulators never call.

Connect with Darin H. Mangum

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:39 – Darin's Journey into Law and Capital Raising

11:49 – Common Mistakes Investors Make

22:30 – The Challenge of Finding Good Deals

29:28 – Mindset and Preparation for Capital Raising

32:29 – Horror Stories: The Importance of Preparation

38:26 – Understanding Securities Law and Legal Protection

42:39 – Navigating Joint Ventures and Partnerships

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