Is Syndication Still the Best Way to Scale in 2025?

[Robert Ellis]

I've been structuring deals through syndications and exploring SPVs and crowdfunding platforms, but I keep coming back to this question; 

Is syndication still the best way to scale in 2025, or are alternative structures like JV partnerships, SPVs, or even direct private placements becoming more competitive? With rising interest rates, shifting investor preferences, and the increasing role of tech in fundraising, are syndications still the best way to raise capital efficiently? Or are there better ways to attract investors without the complexity of a full syndication structure?

If you're actively raising capital, what structure has worked best for you lately?