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

$100 to $100,000

United States > California

FMCG executive with 25 years in the retail and food-service sectors. Looking for investment/partnership for the right product(s) to take to market. Interested in Food, Beverage, Cosmetic, Skin Care.

$100 to $100,000

United States > California

I am a 25-year business and real estate attorney. A business would benefit in numerous ways with me in a co-management position, as an advisor, or as a board member. I have extensive experience in numerous areas: contract preparation, negotiation, risk assessment, management, partnership, incorporation, fiduciary obligations, trusts, etc. I have ample, successful trial experience and would offer a business a high level of protection and security, regardless of the stage of development.

$10,000 to $100,000

Mexico > Mexico

Currently I invest in the stock market, mainly in the Mexican and USA stock exchange markets. Before that I had worked in international transaction verification in a project for the Mexican customs office, in a transport company and as a buyer in a chain of retail stores. I was also involved in a couple of family enterpraises.

$10,000 to $50,000

United States > Georgia

I am a private investor looking for the right opportunity for passive income outside of my current ventures. I have funded startups in the technology, entertainment, and telecom industries. I also have 10 years of executive experience in telecommunications industry.

$50,000 to $1,000,000

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

United States > Massachusetts

We are a privately held funding group that specializes in providing many forms of debt and equity financing for projects. With a direct connection to some of the wealthiest private investors, we are able to structure deals that quickly get your business up and running quickly. We provide funding from 1 to 100 million in the United States and internationally. We partner with our clients to provide the necessary equity to succeed. We pride ourselves in knowing what our clients need and finding ways to make deals work for everyone. With over 30 years on experience in real estate investing, construction, development, business management and project financing our services are unmatched. We have the ability to quickly evaluate projects and present our clients with multiple funding options for a mutually beneficial investment. Because we are a private money source and not a conventional bank this gives greater flexibility to financially invest in project

$1,000,000 to $10,000,000

United States > California

I am a business owner with 10 plus years of active experience and I am now starting out as angle investor. I have a keen understanding of what small businesses need to succeed and I am willing to get involved with the right entrepreneur.

$50,000 to $500,000