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"After trying a few angel investment networks I can categorically say that this is the best there is on the market. The response was overwhelming having received contact from over 30 people and receiving 4 offers from meeting 12 angels. This surpassed my expectations. "
Andrew Field - StreetSkins


Raising Finance for Business

Once you’ve decided to launch a new business in cities such as Boston, Hartford, Providence, Cambridge, or anywhere else in the New England Area, plus elsewhere in the US - and have come up with a great idea which you believe will work, then typically one of the first steps that you’ll need to do is to look into raising finance for business. Working out how you are going to finance your business start-up can be a difficult process as there are a number of different ways of raising finance for business. Do you borrow money off friends and family and risk causing a family rift if your business fails? Or do you put all of your own savings into the business and risk losing all your money?

Looking to outside investors may be the answer to these questions, but there will be a number of criteria you will have to meet to attract this form of investment. Firstly that means your business idea must make financial sense on paper and all the sums add up. This will show that the business has the potential to be profitable. To demonstrate this effectively, you will have to put together a strong business plan which presents your business idea clearly and shows how you will use any investment capital that you receive. If someone is going to invest in your business then they are going to want to know what sort of chance it has of success and they will want to know how you are going to spend their money to launch your new business.

Typically when an investor decides to invest in a business, they are looking for either a share of the overall ownership of the business, or they are looking for a cash return on the investment that they have staked. Therefore as a locally-based entrepreneur you will need to decide whether you are comfortable with loosing a chuck of your business to a third party, or if you would instead prefer to repay the investment you received with a share of the profits instead.

Either way it is important to ensure that you get a concrete legal contract in place as this will protect both you and the investor in your business. Ensuring that you have a proper contract will also save you time, effort and money if problems do occur. The last thing you need when you are trying to launch a new business, is to have to devote time to things beyond the product and idea. Ticking these boxes will ensure that when you need to raise finance for business then the process is as painless as possible.

Entrepreneurs – Learn about raising finance for your local or global business venture.

Investors – Find entrepreneurs who are raising finance for their business in areas such as Massachusets, Connecticut, Rhode Island and other regions across the country.


Latest Investors

United States > New York

$10,000,000 to $900,000,000

September 7, 2010

We are seeking projects in all stages of funding. Would prefer to have a resume that is indictive of experience in their field. Private network of 500+ investors.

United States > Rhode Island

$5,000 to $50,000

August 24, 2010

Sr. level experience in BIotechnology and Pharmaceutical industry; Board and CEO level experience. Business development involvement; due diligence team member in order to acquire companies. Consultant for VCs in due diligence. Multiple contacts in industry. Current consultant. Married, RI resident. Would entertain advisory board role or consulting role. Individual investor. Prior private investment experience.

United States > New Hampshire

$10,000 to $100,000

August 20, 2010

Private equity CFO, CPA, Board member, NH resident, married, 60 years old.

United States > New York

$50,000 to $500,000

August 16, 2010

I run an investment bank. I have created, invested, provided strategic direction and sold companies in many industries. Have over 30 years in the industry. Can provide strategic direction as well as capital. Am a professor of Venture Financing at Baruch. Also have a large network of investors, both financial and strategic. My involvement will not be on a day to day level, and if all goes well will be passive. However if more hands on assistance is needed, I can provide that.

United States > Georgia

$10,000 to $500,000

August 12, 2010

I am an accredited investor, and interested in any products which could make people's life easier and better..

United States > Massachusetts

$25,000 to $100,000

August 10, 2010

I am a 53 year old who is married with two children not yet in college. My present work is investment banking. I was in the commercial real estate business for decades. I own a couple of investment properties and continue to pursue opportunities in that industry. I am interested in a pure investment play and/or participating in a business venture.

United States > New York

$5,000 to $50,000

August 2, 2010

-Professional Experience: Financial background, current professional working with an Infrastructure and Project Finance group in a top 20 global investment bank. -Education: B.S in Economic and Finance, Minor in International Studies. -Investment Experience: Equities, mutual funds, bonds -Other value-adds: Experience rasing debt, funding documents (ie: term sheets) and contract negotiations; financial modelling -Anticipated Involvement: Generally silent, however willing to provide advisory assistance -Status: Individual Investor -Other: Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese

United States > New York

$1,000 to $10,000

July 31, 2010

I am a married conservative individual investor looking for sports related business ventures. I am experienced in franchising and with retail and sporting facilities.

United States > Connecticut

$250,000 to $2,000,000

July 27, 2010

We are a Capital consulting firm located in Ct looking to Invest/Advise start-up/small companies located in the U.S. We are currently closing 1st round funding for a medical device company in the amount of 1,000,000. We also have Institutional capital partners for syndicating Investments that are larger then our reach.

United States > Connecticut

$5,000 to $30,000

July 23, 2010

Currently I am a certified public accountant in Connecticut at a mid sized firm consulting a wide range of businesses from start up through exit. Previously I was employed at Ernst & Young LLP in Stamford working in the audit department on global corporations. I have an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in business with a major in accounting and a masters in taxation from the University of New Haven. I am an individual investor and I can have a hands on involvement especially in financial and compliance matters as well as required filings.

United States > Massachusetts

$5,000 to $50,000

July 19, 2010

I am a current investment & wealth management professional with wide range of business experience including founder & ceo of technology company

United States > Massachusetts

$0 to $1,000,000

July 1, 2010

I am serial entrepreneur interested in investing money in new ventures. I have 20 years of business experience in diversified industries.

United States > Vermont

$25,000 to $150,000

June 29, 2010

A CPA and CFO with experience working in diverse industries in global settings. Individual investor seeking advisory role in startup companies.

United States > Connecticut

$10,000 to $50,000

June 23, 2010

I am an active angel investor and consultant to early stage companies with 30 experience in the software and technology industry and over 20 years in key senior-level management positions in both public and private companies. My background includes roles in sales, service, product management and development. I have led software businesses in both growth and turnaround scenarios using a collaborative style aimed at coaching and mentoring teams to deliver high quality results to stakeholders. Speciality is growth-oriented organizations with fast-paced, entrepreneurial cultures.

United States > Massachusetts

$10,000 to $100,000

June 19, 2010

I am a 33 year old female who is looking to be an angel investor. I manage a sales team for a healthcare company, I and want to also be connected to interesting startups. I have been in sales for my whole career and want to use my sales and marketing experience to assist others in growing companies. I have an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, and was on the crew team their so I see myself as a good team player. I would like to be hands-on in regards to sales and marketing strategies to companies that are brand new.

United States > New Hampshire

$5,000 to $100,000

June 1, 2010

72, Married, lives in southern NH. 10 years legal practice, 30 years in radio broadcasting management; Industry boards - NAB and CBS Radio. New England college and law school. Clerked for Federal judge. 4 term state legislator - Committee Chair during 3 terms. Military service in US Marine Corps. Would prefer advisory involvement. Individual investor.

United States > New York

$0 to $1,000,000

May 31, 2010

Private Investor with interest in Agricultural, Biotech & Greentech opportunities.

United States > New Hampshire

$1,000,000 to $5,000,000

May 8, 2010

Currently associated with a Boston based VC firm.

United States > California

$10,000 to $9,000,000

April 9, 2010

51 year old entrepreneur and investor. Bachelor’s degree. Hands on or advisory role anticipated. I am an individual investor & represent some investor groups.

United States > Connecticut

$1 to $5,000

April 1, 2010

19 year old college student looking for good investments on which to start building my portfolio. I look forward to looking at the proposals that come my way.



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