Why Smart Founders Skip VC Funding, And What They Do Instead | Erik Andersen, Toronto Stock Exchange
Download MP3Most founders think venture capital is the only way to scale. It's not — and taking VC money at the wrong stage can destroy your company.
In this episode, we break down the capital raise alternatives that seasoned operators actually use and why smart founders are skipping the traditional VC path entirely.
🔑 What you'll learn:
• The alternative funding strategies operators use to scale without giving up control
• How to evaluate whether raising capital publicly is even the right move
• The process for a US company that is venture eligible to go public on the TSXV
Connect with Erik on Linkedin HERE and learn more about TSX and TSXV at https://us.tsx.com/
🎙️ABOUT THE HOST: Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Securities Lawyer (capital raising). He started his career over 20 years ago on Wall Street and he has done over $100+ billion in transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur with a successful 7-figure exit in under 3 years, which he rolled into a national retail chain and lost it all due to the pandemic. He's had highs, lows, and rebuilt from scratch. He is founder of his corporate M&A and securities law firm Raetzer PLLC.
His podcast Wall Street to Y’all Street features real business lessons from seasoned founders, operators and executives.This is not legal advice - always consult with your attorney. Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is licensed in New York and Texas. 🎙️
CONNECT WITH JOE ON LINKEDIN AT https://www.linkedin.com/in/raetzer/
In this episode, we break down the capital raise alternatives that seasoned operators actually use and why smart founders are skipping the traditional VC path entirely.
🔑 What you'll learn:
• The alternative funding strategies operators use to scale without giving up control
• How to evaluate whether raising capital publicly is even the right move
• The process for a US company that is venture eligible to go public on the TSXV
Connect with Erik on Linkedin HERE and learn more about TSX and TSXV at https://us.tsx.com/
🎙️ABOUT THE HOST: Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Securities Lawyer (capital raising). He started his career over 20 years ago on Wall Street and he has done over $100+ billion in transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur with a successful 7-figure exit in under 3 years, which he rolled into a national retail chain and lost it all due to the pandemic. He's had highs, lows, and rebuilt from scratch. He is founder of his corporate M&A and securities law firm Raetzer PLLC.
His podcast Wall Street to Y’all Street features real business lessons from seasoned founders, operators and executives.This is not legal advice - always consult with your attorney. Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is licensed in New York and Texas. 🎙️
CONNECT WITH JOE ON LINKEDIN AT https://www.linkedin.com/in/raetzer/
Creators and Guests
Host
Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD
Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Securities Lawyer (capital raising). He started his career over 20 years ago on Wall Street and he has done over $100+ billion in transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur with a successful 7-figure exit in under 3 years, which he rolled into a national retail chain and lost it all due to the pandemic. He's had highs, lows, and rebuilt from scratch. He is founder of his corporate M&A and securities law firm Raetzer PLLC. His podcast Wall Street to Y’all Street features real business lessons from seasoned founders, operators and executives.This is not legal advice - always consult with your attorney. Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is licensed in New York and Texas.
Guest
Erik Andersen
Head of Listings, Innovation Sector Texas and Southern USToronto Stock Exchange & TSX Venture Exchange
