Five Elms IV A, L.P.
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Raised
$306M
Investors
55
Min Invest
$10,000
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What this filing shows
·Every sentence is a value as filed on SEC Form D
Five Elms IV A, L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership that filed a Form D with the SEC on April 26, 2019, describing itself as a private equity fund. The offering claims Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1) and covers pooled investment fund interests. Five Elms IV A, L.P. reported $306,180,000 sold from 55 investors of a $306,180,000 total offering as of the Form D filed April 26, 2019. The offering relies on Rule 506(b), which permits sales to accredited investors and to no more than 35 non-accredited investors who meet a sophistication standard, and prohibits general solicitation. Because the fund also relies on Section 3(c)(1), it may have no more than 100 beneficial owners. The filing reports no non-accredited investors. The minimum investment accepted from an outside investor is $10,000. The Form D names GCA Advisors, LLC (CRD 127835), associated with None as the recipient of sales compensation soliciting in all states. The issuer's address of record is 4801 Main Street, Suite 700, Kansas City, MO 64112.
EDGAR Filing Data
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Fund family Part of the Five Elms family: 12 vehicles across 3 generations · adviser of record Five Elms Capital · full family and the filing behind each link in the terminal
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Adviser of Record (Form ADV)
CRD 163548 · SEC-registered adviser · lists this fund on Schedule D 7.B.(1) as a private equity fund
Auditor named on Form ADV: Deloitte & Touche LLP · PCAOB-registered per the adviser
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Related Persons (Form D)
Executive officers, directors, and promoters listed on the SEC Form D filing. Source: SEC.gov.
Five Elms IV GP, L.P.
Executive Officer · Kansas City, MO
"General partner of the Issuer (the ""General Partner"")."
Five Elms IV GP, LLC
Executive Officer · Kansas City, MO
"General partner of the General Partner (the ""GPLLC"")."
Fred N. Coulson, IV
Executive Officer · Kansas City, MO
Managing Partner of the GPLLC.
Placement Agents and Sales Compensation (Form D)
Who the issuer reported paying to sell the securities (Form D Item 12), with the FINRA registration number the filer gave. Source: SEC.gov.
GCA Advisors, LLCCRD 127835 on BrokerCheck
Associated broker-dealer: None · San Francisco, CA · Soliciting in all states and outside the United States
Questions About Five Elms IV A, L.P.
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What is Five Elms IV A, L.P.?
Five Elms IV A, L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership that filed a Form D with the SEC on April 26, 2019 as a private equity fund. The filing claims Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1) for an offering of pooled investment fund interests.
Is Five Elms IV A, L.P. legit?
AltStreet does not rate legitimacy; it reports the public record. Five Elms IV A, L.P. filed a Form D with the SEC on April 26, 2019 claiming Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1). A Form D is a notice of an exempt offering, not a review or approval of it. The newest notice reports $306,180,000 sold to 55 investors. AltStreet's enforcement record (SEC, FINRA and state actions) shows no action naming the issuer as of today. Before investing, confirm the filing on EDGAR, check the seller's registration on FINRA BrokerCheck, and read the offering documents, which a Form D does not include.
Is Five Elms IV A, L.P. registered with or approved by the SEC?
No. A Form D is a notice that an issuer is selling securities under an exemption from registration, and the SEC does not review, approve, or pass on the merits of the offering. The filing shows that Five Elms IV A, L.P. claimed Rule 506(b), Section 3(c), Section 3(c)(1) and disclosed the items the form requires, such as the amount sold, the minimum investment, related persons, and anyone paid to sell the securities. It does not verify the issuer's claims or its business.
How much has Five Elms IV A, L.P. raised?
Five Elms IV A, L.P. reported $306,180,000 sold from 55 investors of a $306,180,000 total offering as of the Form D filed April 26, 2019.
Who can invest in Five Elms IV A, L.P.?
The offering relies on Rule 506(b), which permits sales to accredited investors and to no more than 35 non-accredited investors who meet a sophistication standard, and prohibits general solicitation. Because the fund also relies on Section 3(c)(1), it may have no more than 100 beneficial owners. The filing reports no non-accredited investors. The minimum investment accepted from an outside investor is $10,000.
What is the minimum investment in Five Elms IV A, L.P.?
The Form D lists $10,000 as the minimum investment accepted from any outside investor as of April 26, 2019. Issuers can waive their own minimums, and the figure does not include fees.
Who is selling Five Elms IV A, L.P. and how are they paid?
The Form D names GCA Advisors, LLC (CRD 127835), associated with None as the recipient of sales compensation soliciting in all states.
Who is behind Five Elms IV A, L.P.?
The Form D lists 3 related persons: Five Elms IV GP, L.P., executive officer ("General partner of the Issuer (the ""General Partner"")."); Five Elms IV GP, LLC, executive officer ("General partner of the General Partner (the ""GPLLC"")."); Fred N. Coulson, IV, executive officer (Managing Partner of the GPLLC). Form D Item 3 requires executive officers, directors, and promoters of the issuer to be listed.
Where is Five Elms IV A, L.P. located?
The issuer's address on its SEC filings is 4801 Main Street, Suite 700, Kansas City, MO 64112. Its phone number of record is 913-953-8960. It is organized under the laws of Delaware.
How long is the Five Elms IV A, L.P. offering open?
The issuer indicated that the offering is not intended to last more than one year. An issuer must amend its Form D annually while a continuing offering stays open, and no amendment is on record yet.
How large is Five Elms IV A, L.P.?
The Form D reports a revenue range of Not Applicable.
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