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

Private investor with capital to invest in exchange of 5-10% return or equity in the business. Potential partner if the business is desired.

$5,000 to $50,000

United States > Oregon

I am employed by a capable International Funding Group offering excellent lending terms for Project Owner Loans on projects valued from $25 Million and up to $5B. No up front fees. Client should have equity in the project, and discretionary capital on hand. We prefer the profitable stage but will consider pre-Revenue stage and start-ups on a project by project basis. Please provide your Executive Summary or Power Point and Business Plan with all substantive documentations. We do not shop your private information or business plan, we are direct to our investors/funding source. Experienced, capable and honest people to work with. Feel free to contact me for further information and our Loan Application. The Lender pays my commission. Brokers should ask their Client for their commission to be charged as part of the loan expenses.

$25,000,000 to $5,000,000,000

United States > California

Starter entrepreneur looking into investing in business and companies.

$1 to $5,000

United States > California

Purchased many small businesses. Now retired. Only interested in investing existing companies that need money for expansion, inventory or other related items. Hands on limited basis okay.

$10,000 to $200,000

United States > California

Past investment history includes Oil and Natural Gas investing and Real Estate sale and purchaces. Currently employed as a commercial insurance broker for global risk management firm. Interested in opportunities as private investor.

$20,000 to $80,000

United States > California

I represent Capital Group Communications, a Venture Capitalist firm that accepts equity for services and cash investment.

$500,000 to $25,000,000

United States > Washington

Small consulting and venture club working with 'eco-friendly' small businesses. The 'Consulting' team works with business owners to implement and improve branding, marketing, sales and financial results including training & owner coaching. The 'Club' members include a lawyer, banker, financial analyst, hydroligist.

$10,000 to $250,000