Commission Rate for Raising Capital

Hey everybody, this question is directed towards PE professionals and people who have discussed this topic with connections in the industry.

What is a general commission range an individual would get for raising capital for a PE investment? From what I have been reading it is usually between 3-5%, please correct me if I am wrong. Insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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