does a hedge fund need a ppm
Much like private placements of operating companies, hedge funds must issue a private placement memorandum (PPM) as a prospectus to potential investors when raising capital either to launch or expand.Potential Investors. The investors a hedge fund may seek include those with whom it has a pre-existing relationship. Section 3(c)(1) hedge fund cannot have more than 100 investors and must not make, or propose to make, a public offering. Proper Disclaimers. In the PPM, the hedge fund must make careful disclaimers when making statements about the past performance of the fund or of other funds its managers have previously led.