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EB-5 Considerations
Job Creation: What an EB-5 Investor Should Know
Many EB-5 investors seeking to speed up their Green Card process are aware of the priority processing available for I-526E petitions through a $800,000...
EB-5: The Importance of Targeted Employment Areas for EB-5 Investors
Investing in a project within a targeted employment area (TEA) offers two primary advantages for EB-5 investors: a lower investment threshold of US $800,000...
Investor Support
Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Passive investing in commercial real estate (CRE) through top-notch sponsors provides investors with current income opportunities, diversification, and...
Be Prepared: An Essential Guide To Private Investing
“Be Prepared” is the Boy Scouts’ official motto. It was constantly drilled into my 11- to 18-year-old brain over 50 years ago as we planned our troop’s many...
Industry Trends
Airbus A330 Aircraft for Teardown and Parts Resale
Carofin and Blu Miles announce a new aviation investment vehicle to finance the acquisition of an Airbus A330 aircraft for teardown and parts resale. BREVARD,...
Paradigm Parachute and Defense Secures $1.75 Million Financing
Carofin enables parachute manufacturer to fulfill backlog of contracts with U.S. Department of Defense, foreign governments, and private defense firms....
Company Analysis
What makes a good deal?
Over the years, Bruce Roberts, CEO of Carofin, has evaluated thousands of investment opportunities. He is frequently asked why one gets the thumbs up, where...
Be Prepared: An Essential Guide To Private Investing
“Be Prepared” is the Boy Scouts’ official motto. It was constantly drilled into my 11- to 18-year-old brain over 50 years ago as we planned our troop’s many...
Securities Explained
Understanding Securities Structures in Direct Private Investments
Two fruits. Both are round, but each delivers an entirely different taste sensation and benefits to your palate. In a recent episode of the Direct Private...
Evaluating Venture-Stage Deals
Introduction Deciding whether to invest in a new venture is often challenging due to the many unknowns. In the following article, our CEO, Bruce Roberts,...
FEATURED CONTENT
Job Creation: What an EB-5 Investor Should Know
Many EB-5 investors seeking to speed up their Green Card process are aware of the priority processing available for I-526E petitions through a $800,000 investment in a rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA). Most such investments are made in New Commercial...
EXPERT COLUMNS
Obtaining a Green Card Through an EB-5 Investment
The EB-5 visa program provides an expedited way for qualified foreign investors to obtain a U.S. Green Card through investments that support job creation. Investors who receive a Green Card through the EB-5 program are permitted to work and live anywhere in the U.S....
Mastering Private Investing The “Right” Way
When planning to go grocery shopping, the odds of producing a memorable feast go up sharply when you’ve planned ahead. A recipe, whether for meal prep or investing, can increase your chances of success. As more and more people seek alternative ways to grow their...
Why Carofin?
Any organization, if it’s destined to last, needs a leader who, as the saying goes, can’t lead from the rear. This article, taken from a wide-ranging conversation between Matt Brown and Bruce Roberts, Carofin’s CEO, from the Direct Private Investments Show, talks about leadership, Carofin’s origins, the evolution of commercial banking and venture capital, and touches on the reasons investors and issuers come to Carofin. You can watch the video above.
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INVESTMENT TERMS
In the interest of accessibility, here are some terms that any investor should be familiary with.