Where can I find an investor for a company project. I need just under two million dollars.?
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Depends on the project and the investors RONA.
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First, I hope you have a formal business plan on paper.  You can go to the SBA about a loan at http://www.sba.gov, or if you live in a fiar sized city, there may be a local sba. Traditional banks will consider loaning too, but they will expect you to pony up or raise a lot of the cash on your own.\n\nAs far as other to invest in your business, I think you may be looking for a venture capitalist or "angel."  A venture capital firm or angel investor can provide you with startup monies, but it is usually an investment, not a loan, which means they would own a portion of your business, be able to sell their part, and have their say in how you run it.  Have a look at http://www.vfinance.com/\n\nA third option would be a grant....if you are a woman or minority, these are fairly common....just search on Yahoo here for small business grant woman or small business grant <<<insert race here>>>.\n\nBest of luck!  My wife and I went through this a few years back, and it can be a real hassle, but work and persistence in searching for start up $$$ can creat great results!
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Place an ad in the paper saying you are looking for investors. Some vent caps place ads in tha paper saying they are Angels (No idea why).\n\nObviously you want to look into their history as best you can to know you are not being snowed. Ask them for folks you can contact to find out about their history of investing in projects.\n\nCheck to see if they have had alliaces or have declared banckruptcy. Check with the better business beuro BBB as to business history.
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You might try the Atlanta Technology Angels (although they do primarily tech deals), or go a bit further afield and talk to Ariel Savannah Angel Partners. Those are both bona fide groups of sophisticated angel investors that actively seek out and invest in plans. A short bit down the food chain is the Gathering of Angels, which is a periodic event that takes place in a number of cities, including Atlanta, at which four entrepreneurs pitch their plans to investors. The problem with this one is that they will charge you $2000 to present.\n\nIf you feel like simply casting your plan out on the waters, so to speak, you could give a try to "Funding Georgia", which is a web page front end where you can post your business plan and hope that some investor sees it (pretty unlikely, but they claim to have 28 investors in Georgia signed up, so who knows?)\n\nFinally, if you want to try farther afield, take a look at the directory of the Angel Capital Association, which lists virtually every legitimate angel investment group in the country. Good luck!
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there is a group that helps find VC in Oregon.  I have a buddy that works to help companies with biz plans, etc.\n\ndrop me an email and I will out you in touch
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If you are looking for entrepreneurs with real business proposals, you may want to go and find for them where they gather. Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. \n\nAngel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org\nAngel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com \nBand of Angels http://www.bandangels.com \nCommon Angels http://www.commonangels.com \nKeiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com \nLaunchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com\nNew World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com \nNew York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com \nPrairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea)\nRobin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)
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it purely depends on the amount of money you've recieved as to be too practicle i am myself engaged in a home base bussiness which requires an investment of US$ 140 with an assured return of US $50,000(minimum) after 12 months if intrested then mail me at delete_insert_shoot@yahoo.com
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the first step would be to have your invention patented (very important ;), then just talk to companies that migh be interested, if it's really that great, and you know how to present it, it shouldn't be a problem to find investors \ngood luck!!!
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Start with 2 million dollars and send half to me!!!
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Finde someone with money who likes the invention.
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If you have an idea of what needs to be done then you can check out places like Rent A Coder. This company specializes in providing an "escrow" service specifically designed for Computer, Programming and Internet related entrepeneurs and coders. They've been around for 5+ years. It's free for buyers. Basically you sign up and post your job requirements and then people bid on it. You look at their profile, and their bids and choose. Once the project is completed you market it as being done, you get the receivables and the coder gets paid.
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Not to be cynical, but the so-called angel community tends to be long on talk and short on investment.  If I were you, I'd forget about looking for investors and start looking for understanders-with-cash.  Talk to some people in the industry -- get some informational interviews, do what you have to do to open some doors -- and find people who know the animation industry and understand what you're trying to do.  Typically, the more you learn about who's who, the smaller the pool gets.  Then, among that pool of understanders, look for those who have the cash and inclination to invest.  If you're like most entrepreneurs, you need not only cash but also mentoring, and an industry-savvy investor could help you in both respects (by providing cash and maybe by serving on your board of directors or board of advisors).
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I'm not sure what company your looking to buy but if you don't have a ton of money I would suggest www.sharebuilder.com
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I'm not sure of your chances of attracting investors, but you can always try.\n\nYou may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart:\n\nAngel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org\nAngel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com \nBand of Angels http://www.bandangels.com \nCommon Angels http://www.commonangels.com \nKeiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com \nLaunchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com\nNew World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com \nNew York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com \nPrairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea)\nRobin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)
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If you have a sold business plan you might consider venture capital associations. Search Yahoo! for industry and geographic groupings. They will have lists of companies involved in venture capital.
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I have a very low investment, potentially huge, work from home, Arbonne International business, if you're thinking along those lines. Let me know if you want more information.
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Maybe you can get people power if you offer them a profit sharing plan.  First advertise your offer and invite people to a meeting.  Than make a great presentation of your idea and how it will benefit those who join.  Emphasize how their investment now will soon benefit them.