Capital raising
PIPE structures
Private investment in public equity shaped around a public company’s situation.
What it is
A PIPE, or private investment in public equity, is private capital raised by a company that is already public, typically priced against the market.
It can be used to fund growth, strengthen the balance sheet, or support a transaction. The securities-law and disclosure considerations require the company to work closely with counsel.
Where it fits
- A public company funding growth
- Balance-sheet strengthening
- A transaction requiring private capital
- A public company seeking a focused investor process
What shapes it
- The company’s public-market position and current disclosures
- Pricing, instrument, and proposed use of proceeds
- The transaction, balance sheet, and capital need
- Securities-law requirements and the role of counsel
How we approach it
We work with the public company, its attorneys, and CPA firms to understand the transaction, the proposed instrument, and the information that can be shared. Confidentiality and coordination with counsel are central to the process.
Stapleton Frost arranges and advises on capital raising; it does not provide the capital directly. The structure follows the company’s facts, public-market position, and transaction—not a template. Outcomes and terms depend on the company, the market, and the investor, and we do not promise a raise or a specific outcome.
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