Raising
The true cost of raising (beyond platform fees)
A platform fee is rarely your whole fundraising budget. Here are the real industry cost lines — and how FILM.FUND attacks each one.
Why we publish this
Most founders discover these costs mid-raise. We would rather you budget honestly on day one — and understand exactly which line items FILM.FUND eliminates or reduces.
Legal
Securities counsel review, offering documents, state filings, and any framework-specific filings the company elects. Typical industry cost: $0–$5K if you do it yourself, $10K–$40K+ professionally depending on complexity. Companies engage their own counsel; FILM.FUND maintains a partner network available at negotiated rates.
Financial review / audit
Depending on the framework a company elects, larger raises may require CPA-reviewed or audited financial statements. Typical industry cost: $10K–$25K+. Companies engage their own CPAs; FILM.FUND can help introduce partner firms.
Marketing — the biggest hidden cost
On most platforms, founders drive the majority of their own audience and routinely spend $10K–$100K+ on email, PR, video, social campaigns, and outreach. This is where FILM.FUND is structurally different: the Insider editorial network notifies every matching subscriber the moment your verified project publishes. Built-in editorial distribution is part of the platform, not a line item you buy separately.
FAQ
Does FILM.FUND guarantee investors for my raise?+
No. FILM.FUND is a software and workflow platform — not a broker-dealer — and does not solicit or introduce investors on your behalf. What we provide is editorial distribution to Insider subscribers, AI-optimized presentation, and SEO-engineered project pages. Any financing conversations happen between you and interested parties directly.
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FILM.FUND is a technology platform, not the issuer of any offering, and does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice. All investments involve risk, including total loss of capital.