Investment Banking & Advisory Services
Through R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc. we provide growth capital solutions with equity or debt, PIPEs (Private Placements in Public Equity), recapitalizations, acquisition financing, and restructuring of existing debt. We assist with reverse mergers, shareholder enhancement plans, and corporate directors & executive placement.
Private Equity
Our private equity services focus on special situations deal identification, financing equity sales, and identification of acquisition assets. PE Fund transactions such as LP or GP stakes.
Startup -> Growth Consulting
We support startups with capital raise planning, cap table structuring, and investor relations to help them transition into the growth stage.
LP Solutions
We work with LPs looking to invest directly into companies that want to be passive investors only. We offer SPV funds on our platform that have been pre-vetted, with shares they have available in the opportunities you seek taking the guesswork out of the process. Invest in the underlying assets you want without worrying about the logistics.
Asset Sales
We handle the sales of small businesses, factories, real estate, or other large assets. Our services also include the identification of private equity buyers or acquisition opportunities.
Due Diligence & Discovery
We offer extensive BD-quality due diligence services, along with in-depth reports and analysis. We can collect business intelligence on counterparties, for your potential transactions, investments, or business ventures.
Pro Data for the Secondary Market
Venture Capital Cross has access to the single largest data set for secondary markets.  175+ Trading Desks submit orders and execute company private trades, which are collected anonymously.  This consolidated order flow and complete trade information is anonymized and input into interactive charts, downloadable PDF and CSV files, and custom APIs for integration.  Clients use this information alongside reported markets submitted by 250+ institutional investors to remain on the cutting edge of private trading market movements.
Invest in IPOs with R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc. — Your Gateway to New Market Opportunities
Open a full-service brokerage account with R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc. to access stocks, bonds, ETFs, and exclusive IPO opportunities. There’s no minimum balance required, and you’ll be notified of new issues as they launch. Express your interest, fund your account, and participate in upcoming IPOs — available to established and active clients only.

Understand how IPOs work, their benefits, and the process — from company registration and underwriting to pricing and listing — and explore how initial offerings fuel growth and innovation in today’s financial markets.
Full-Service Brokerage with R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc. — Everything You Need to Invest Confidently
Access a complete suite of investment services under one platform — from in-depth research and market access (Stocks, Bonds, ETFs) to IPO participation, fixed income products, managed accounts, municipal securities, options, and more. Start your account opening process today and experience personalized, full-service brokerage support tailored to your investment goals.
Free Portfolio Monitoring Service
Venture Capital Cross, a division of R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc., offers a complimentary portfolio monitoring service that keeps you informed of any bids or market activity related to your holdings. Simply share your share counts and classes, and we’ll alert you when market interest arises — ensuring you never miss an opportunity.

Private markets move unpredictably, but with real-time notifications, you’ll always be ready to respond. This is an information-only service — the choice to sell or hold remains entirely yours.
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