An individual who is hired by a company for the purpose of finding people who are interested in investing in the company.  A company will hire a placement agent if it doesn't want to spend too much of its own time searching for investors.
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- What to expect from a placement agent - Probitas Partners
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- About Us - Park Hill Group
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- Placement Agent Disclosure and S.E.C. Compliance Form - LACERA
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