Raising capital is often critical to the success of an early-stage company. Therefore Stoel Rives LLP, in partnership with FundingUniverse.com, is hosting a presentation to provide entrepreneurs with important information on how to identify and avoid some common mistakes during the fund-raising process. Please join Mark Carman and Karl Israelsen of the Stoel Rives Corporate, Securities and Finance Practice Group as they educate entrepreneurs on best practices when trying to raise capital. They will discuss these five common mistakes:

• Using unregistered broker-dealers and unlicensed finders
• Selling to unaccredited investors
• Developing an inadequate business plan and investor pitch
• Failing to use adequate legal documentation and advice
• Setting unrealistic expectations