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 > California

My investment history is in real estate and stocks, I purchased my 1st home in 2017 in Arizona, and made 40% profit on it in 3 years. I then used those profits and invested in a 2nd home in San Diego. I have been investing in stocks and maintaining a 15% yearly rate of return, and have recently heavily invested in crypto currencies.

$1,000 to $75,000

United States > California

I currently runs a consultancy and fund focused on idea-stage ventures. I have founded multiple companies that have raised seed, angel, and/or venture capital, and provided significant returns to investors: My investor experience includes a position as the Entrepreneur- in-Residence at a NYC venture firm, and personal investments in multiple start-ups.

$25,000 to $100,000

United States > California

We're a private investment company, long established. Past activity related to real estate investment & development, mortgage loan financing, private placements. We are looking to invest & expand into areas related to renewable energy, real estate, land etc. We are passive investors.

$25,000 to $5,000,000

United States > California

Experienced investor in consumer brands for past 20 years

$50,000 to $2,000,000

United States > California

Prior major Real estate Investor and Business owner. I am looking for a growth company that is in tune with our new ecconomic times that can use the money and the experience that I bring.

$10,000 to $200,000

United States > Virginia

Started on business several years ago and understand the difficulty in finding funding for a start-up business or a business that just needed additional capital to continue to have their doors open. Prior background is in finance and government. I am a private investor willing to invest anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000 to a company that is showing solid foundation and the willingness to work hard to have a successful company.

$500,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Illinois

I have created nine internet companies of my own from the ground up, made them very successful, and collect massive revenue from each business on a regular basis. I have extensive experience with online advertising and product development, manufacturing, and distribution, along with business construction. I enjoy start-up businesses that are mainly just ideal concepts and aren't really established quite yet, for it really allows me to help the creator or creators expand on their ideas and improve their project. I own my own web development/marketing and promotion firm, I am in charge of directing the entire company and handling it's success, I have quite the experience with controlled investing.

$2,000 to $50,000

United States > California

As an investor, I bring not just capital, but deep operational and strategic insights drawn from years of experience in managing global supply chains and working at the cutting edge of innovative industries, like eVTOL. I have a solid understanding of what it takes to scale businesses efficiently, manage complex systems, and navigate challenges in fast-paced markets. My career has been centered around creating value, building strong teams, and driving innovation, which gives me a practical and hands-on perspective. I’m passionate about supporting founders who are solving meaningful problems, and I approach every partnership with a collaborative mindset. I’m here to help you navigate growth opportunities, anticipate challenges, and achieve sustainable success while respecting your vision for the business.

$0 to $30,000