The Best Ever CRE Show JF 4142: Introducing Tribevest: The Future of Capital Raising and Fund-of-Funds ft. Seth Bradley
Jan 6, 2026
Seth Bradley, a former securities attorney and co-founder of TribeVest, delves into the evolution of capital raising. He highlights the rapid growth of private markets compared to public ones, linking it to technological advancements since the JOBS Act. The conversation explores the risks of co-GP models and common SEC compliance pitfalls. Seth also presents how TribeVest's fund-of-funds structure can enhance investor returns while ensuring legal compliance, ultimately streamlining the capital-raising process for sponsors.
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Private Markets Are Accelerating Fast
- Private markets are growing roughly twice as fast as public markets due to regulatory change plus new tech like AI.
- Seth Bradley links the JOBS Act and AI-enabled infrastructure as the catalyst enabling mass access to private deals.
Co‑GPs Became A Regulatory Trap
- The co-GP model became a compliance hazard when capital-raisers acted like passive sellers without proper licenses.
- Seth Bradley warns that receiving transaction-based compensation for raising capital looks like unlicensed broker activity to regulators.
Use A Fund‑Of‑Funds To Separate Roles
- Separate capital raisers from operators by using a fund-of-funds structure to avoid co‑GP entanglement.
- Build a distinct entity that pools investor capital and then invests into the lead sponsor's syndication for legal protection.
