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I have a close friend for 15 years. He is a Russian guy. I am an American who speaks Russian. I helped him to get his company started by giving him a loan. He paid it back with interest. Now the company has over 100 million in sales and about 15 million in profit. The book value is huge because he bought assets in 1999 and now they have appreciated immensely.. he owns 1 million acres of land in Russia! The guy is magic and knows how to build a business. There is huge organic growth and a pipeline of acquistions that is more than full.

He asked me to help him raise more capital. I am doing this with major investment banks in Moscow. They are dying to loan to him. He will get at least 200 million USD.

Should I approach him about compensation or equity? If so, how ? I asked him for a small % and he said “I will think about it”. Things are getting serious and I am wondering whether to ask him again or just trust him.