Why Blacklevels
Traditional placement agents charge 2–20% of capital raised. On a $100M fund, that's $2M–$20M. We charge a flat monthly fee for outreach, then you take the meetings. We're not a broker-dealer. We don't negotiate terms or handle funds.
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| Placement Agent | Blacklevels | DIY Outreach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost model | 2–20% of capital raised | $3K–$10K/month flat | Internal headcount |
| On a $100M raise | $2M–$20M | $36K–$120K/year | $80K–$150K+ salary |
| Minimum raise size | $50M–$100M+ | No minimum | Any |
| LP meeting handling | They take meetings | You take meetings | You take meetings |
| Outreach volume | Curated relationships | Systematic coverage | Limited by bandwidth |
| Success fee | |||
| Transaction compensation | |||
| Broker-dealer registered | Yes (required) | No (marketing services only) | No |
Benefits
Know exactly what you're spending each month. No variable fees tied to commitments or fund size. Budget for outreach like any other operating expense.
Systematic outreach across your target LP universe. We reach more potential investors in your first month than most managers contact in a quarter.
We generate interest, you build the relationship. No intermediary in your investor conversations. The LP relationship is yours from the first meeting.
Placement agents take 1.5–2.5% of your raise. That comes out of your management fee economics. Flat-fee outreach preserves your fund's value.
Most placement agents won't take mandates under $50M–$100M. We work with emerging managers of all sizes. If you're raising capital and willing to invest in outreach, we can help.
We handle outreach and lead generation. You handle investor meetings and closing. Clean division of responsibility with no overlap or ambiguity.
Our approach
We use cold email and LinkedIn to reach LPs who allocate to your fund type and size. Every campaign is built around your specific fund strategy, check size requirements, and investor criteria.
Fund type, check size, geography, sector focus
From institutional databases and SEC filings
Cold email and LinkedIn sequences
You take the meeting and build the relationship
Let's discuss how flat-fee outreach can support your fundraise.
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