Hypothetical: Starting an investment bank

Say you have a consulting business with 1000's of clients whose board comes to you for advice on running their firm. If you want to leverage these clients and start a investment bank, how hard would it be?

These clients already come to you for advice on takeovers and IPO's.

How much capital would you need?

What are some of the things to think about?

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