Fundamentals

Michael Huseby

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Master the essentials of investment fund formation.

Creating an investment fund or syndication from scratch can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be.

In Fundamentals, Michael Huseby simplifies the complex world of fund formation into an easy-to-use guide. Written for both emerging managers and seasoned professionals, Fundamentals explains fund structuring, compensation structures, key legal terms, fund documentation, negotiation strategies, fundraising pitfalls, securities laws, and more. This no-nonsense handbook provides what you need to form an investment fund or syndication with confidence.

Press & Praise

Gabe Bodhi, Founding Partner, Tekton Group.

"Michael helped us raise our third fund. He was the third set of attorneys I have worked with. I will not be looking for new attorneys anymore. Michael is professional, incredibly responsive, and thoroughly knowledgeable about all things investment-related. I could not endorse him more strongly."

Sean O'Dowd, Managing Director, Scholastic Capital.

"Michael is unquestionably the best fund attorney out there. That's obvious from the first time you meet him. What comes out as you start working together is that he's also one of the most genuinely incredible human beings, too. Scholastic wouldn't be anywhere without him."

Adrian Pinto, Founding Partner, Caravel Capital.

"Michael Huseby has the rare ability to concisely distill complex subject matters while also providing the practical application of each topic. I have been fortunate to have had Michael as my go-to resource for all things 'funds, ' and I am confident that his book will similarly serve as a comprehensive-yet easily understood-guide."

Sean Smith, Managing Partner, Search Fund Ventures

"Michael is an expert in all things fund formation and securities law. We've worked closely with his team and followed his Fundamentals blog since inception. Fundamentals is a must-read for emerging managers and really any individual considering raising capital through a fund, SPV or otherwise."

Michael Huseby is the Managing Partner at TIL (til.law), a tech-forward law firm focused exclusively on investment funds and syndications. He represents both investment managers (GPs) and passive investors (LPs) in asset classes such as real estate, private equity, private credit, and venture capital. He graduated from Columbia Law School with honors and began his career at globally-recognized law firms such as Latham & Watkins and DLA Piper. Michael lives with his family in the mountains outside Seattle.

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