California Investment Network

Entrepreneurs - How It Works

We have created a database of California investors who are regular investors in California startups and businesses requiring capital. Our site also gives you access to investors from our partner sites in in New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. We charge no commission and our rates are low, so the cost to you of finding investment can be as little as $149.

We offer a fast and easy process to get your business proposal in front of investors:

Step 1: Register as an Entrepreneur

The first step in reaching investors through the California Investment Network is to register. This involves answering a few questions about yourself in our one page registration form. It is free to register and the process only takes a few minutes. What are you waiting for? Register here.

Step 2: Create A Proposal

Once you have registered, you can then login and create an investment proposal. We don't ask you for a detailed business plan, only that you answer questions that investors need to know in order to do initial due diligence on your idea and your business. When you are ready to activate your proposal, a staff member will do a final review prior to releasing the proposal to investors.

Step 3: Find Matching Investors

Once your proposal is approved, our system will cross reference your proposal information with investor preferences to determine which investors should be notified about your proposal.

Step 4: Make Contact

Once your proposal is distributed to investors, you will be notified if an investor is interested in your proposal. Please be aware that we are a match-making service only. We receive no commissions so our rates for helping you find investors can remain low. Our system gives you access to contact information of interested investors, however, we do not become involved in due diligence, negotiations, or deal structuring between you and any interested investors.

Payment Options

Option 1 Submit your investment proposal for free using our Basic Services package. When our online matching service finds an investor interested in your opportunity, you can then contact the investor by upgrading to our Referral Services or Premium Services packages. Your proposal remains active for 180 days and all investor contacts are included in the price of the upgrade packages, no matter how many of them there are. Please Note: If you submit your investment proposal for free, it must be 100% anonymous.

Option 2 Alternatively you can pay an upfront fee for one of our two higher grade packages (Referral Services, Premium Services) and take advantage of our enhanced services. This will increase your chances of finding investment by allowing you easier and faster access to interested investors and the use of the many premium services discussed on our rates page.

Registered Investors

United States > Washington

My main goal is to invest in companies that are struggling through that intermediate phase of development. I lived through several high growth companies that I owned and recognize the need for capital without losing control. I am a CEO of a high tech firm and sit on the board of a few small companies. I am a private investor.

$5,000 to $50,000

United States > California

I'm looking to help out, companies that I think benefit others and that are a good cause.

$100 to $100,000

United States > California

Former Electrical Engineer. Worked as product marketing engineer. Entrepreneur. Business owner. Would like a solid return on investment.

$1 to $300,000

United States > California

I am an Independent/Individual Investor, looking to invest in viable projects in the range of US$100,000 to US$10,000,000. Will require Executive Summary for review.

$100,000 to $10,000,000

United States > California

I started my own company 12 years ago and have grown it into a successful multi-faceted corporation involved with manufacturing, retail and distribution of hobby game products. My main areas of expertise include business development, software development, retail, wholesale and finance.

$10,000 to $500,000

United States > California

- I've been investing in companies since 1991 and focus mainly on medical device but have interests in other industries. I am an engineer by trade and typically invest alone or with a group of friends.

$25,000 to $50,000

United States > California

Private investor with 5 years commercial real estate investment experience purchasing parking lots, garages, self storage, & industrial outdoor storage. Received recognition for parking lot investments and programs. Member of the Commercial Real Estate investment group. Access to over $150 million in capital from three sources.

$1 to $500,000

United States > California

Wharton graduate. Previous Wall St. experience and financial valuations background. Entrepreneur seeking digital media startups for investment, both personally and for family trust.

$100,000 to $250,000