It is extremely important be clear about the type and level of commitment you are seeking, and also what you are expecting to get from the companies you fund. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We thought the best way to share the learnings and capture the energy of this live class is to break the class into small manageable segments. Latest on Entrepreneur. Join Now. The layout for each segment will be a Question and Answer format. You sell them equity in the company, filing the investment raise with the SEC.