This unique resource provides practice tested forms and up-to-date expert guidance for successfully launching private placement investment transactions. The authors illustrate a variety of proven techniques for raising capital and explain ways to accommodate the investor's demands for protection while maintaining the flexibility necessary for efficient operation and growth in today's business and regulatory environment. Raising Capital: Private Placement Forms, Third Edition contains a wealth of essential forms, entity formation agreements, investment agreements and instruments, debt financing forms, investor agreements, and materials relating to the federal securities laws. This book also includes a chapter addressing environmental concerns, and a new chapter on privacy concerns.