You are here:

Venture Capital & Stock/Expert Profile

Michael N. Brette,J.D.

U.S.

Available

Expertise

I provide capital for public companies from $100,000.00 to $20 million. I assist companies in structuring their private placement offerings, raising capital, going public via reverse merger or S-1 registration.

Experience in the area

I have invested over $3 million in emerging growth companies and helped companies raise million of dollars from hedge funds, private equity funds and accredited investors.

Organizations

I am a Founding Member of the Southern California Investment Association. Members of SCIA are private investors, broker dealers, venture capitalist, investment managers, private equity funds. We have funded $100 million in transactions every year since 2000.

Publications

I have published two books Raising Capital For Your Business and Asset Protection Planning (Amazon.com).

Education/Credentials

I have my Juris Doctor(Law Degree) for 30 years.

Awards and Honors

I am listed in Who's Who in the World and Who's Who in Industry & Finance.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Shankar	11/16/09	10	10	10	10	very well written/thought out and helpful resource
Brandie	10/30/09	10	10	10	10
Gaynor	08/26/09	8	8	10	10
David	04/23/09	10	10	10	10
David	04/23/09	10	10	10	10	excellent, right to the point advice

Recent Answers from Michael N. Brette,J.D.

2009-10-28 Silent partner:

Thank you for the question. First, get a good business attorney to assist you in set up this business arrangement. I would stay away from any partnerships. Do business as a LLC or "C" corporation. Issue

2009-09-17 S corp:

Thank you for the email. I am not sure why you formed an S corporation with all the IRS rules to comply with. Big mistake. If you did it because of tax reasons you should have formed an LLC (Limited Liability

2009-08-23 Start up and continued funding:

Thanks for the email. Investors are going to shy away from your deal if you are talking about raising $1 million and your company will generate $100 million per month. I do not know what your business

2009-07-31 LLC or S Corp:

Thank you for the question. An LLC is a better choice. You get the same pass through tax advantages as an S corporation but without having to make an election with the IRS shortly after formation. In addition

2009-04-23 Early Stage Startup:

How are you going to know if some one "likes" the idea or that it has commercial potential until you meet with a professional to develop the concept in a form that you can present to investors? Yes you

Answers by Expert:

Browse Answers: