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

I'm a private investor, been at the same job for over 19 years, saved up some money and would like to invest in a small business. Can't leave my current job until the investment subsidizes my current income. I'm open to all offers and willing to negotiate.

$5,000 to $50,000

United States > California

I'm have a Bachelor degree in Finance. Throughout my time Undergraduate career, I assisted, lead and participated in various research endeavors that involved: statistical analysis, data regression and budgetary allocation. In addition to my academic work, I've closely studied real estate part- time. In that duration, I've done minor real estate investments but none too lucrative. My experience also includes working part-time as a financial/insurance solicitor. I have several years of experience in the financial arena, and a variety of rewards and licenses to back up my claims. Furthermore, I've participated in a few telecommunicating start ups so I'm not a stranger when it come to business in the IT arena.

$500,000 to $1,000,000

United States > California

I have been an attorney for more than 30 years representing a full range of business clients in their investment, financing, distribution and other activities. In addition, I have acted as a direct investor on my own behalf in various ventures for more than 20 years.

$0 to $100,000

United States > California

Run a Retail Pharmacy and private clinical practice Pharmacist/Homeopathic Doctor Private investor

$1,000 to $10,000

United States > California

Have made three angel investments previously (one in entertainment, one in technology and one in consumer products). Have also started two companies myself. I have spent 14 years in the high tech industry and am currently a senior manager at a Fortune 500 company.

$10,000 to $80,000

United States > California

I am interested in industrial and energy investments.

$100,000 to $500,000

United States > California

I've owned 2 successful businesses in the past: one home improvements, and one entry door manufacturing/distributing. Also, I helped grow a very small manufacturing business grow to being one of the largest acrylic bathtub and shower wall manufacturer in North America. I personally sit on two non profit boards at the present time. Today, I am a director of sales for the one of the largest home improvement companies in the greater Sacramento area and a father of five children. I am a private investor.

$1,000 to $50,000

United States > California

I am a private investor with an education in Finance and currently pursuing an MBA. My most recent career background is involvement of the operations side of distribution and inventory management of medical supplies. I intend to be an active investor, or potentially a partner, heavily involved in the marketing and operations strategy of a warehouse, distribution, and/or 3PL business with a focus on e-commerce clientele. To me, complacency is poison. My intent is to help drive a project home from a marketing and operations perspective. I hope not only to provide financial security to the project but also be hands-on and help motivate and provide experience and direction to the project.

$10,000 to $50,000