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 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

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 > California

Licensed Realtor since 1981 Worked with Angel investors to buy and hold properties Purchased 35 homes this year for investors. 30% below actual market value minimal to light repair (typical carpet and interior paint) Newer homes only 1980 to 2006 team of drivers drive and evaluate condition of homes, and contractors/ handymen for repair Avg purchase price is <$150k per property and I would like to purchase two at a time

$190,000 to $1,000,000

United States > California

I am a mortgage broker. I have been involved in real estate for more than 15 years.

$100,000 to $5,000,000

United States > California

Looking to invest in something I believe in, hopefully be part of growing it to the potential it’s capable of. I’ve spent 15 years in business management and development, so I’m looking to partner with someone and succeed in an investment.

$10 to $30,000

United States > California

A Real Estate Investor Seeking quality Real Estate Project to Invest in. I own Some Rentals and commercial buildings accross CA and around the globe. I am a private Investor seeking a good and secure project for my investment.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Missouri

Private Investor with a Career in technology sales (HW, SW).

$25,000 to $100,000

United States > Washington

I am an experienced patent attorney and intellectual property strategist and have advised companies on growth-oriented intellectual property protection and asset management strategies. My focus and primary areas of investment interest lie broadly in the fields of computing and communications, but more particularly in intelligent adaptive systems used for enhanced human-machine communications. As an investor, my goal is to invest my expertise to grow companies by helping them to execute intellectual property strategies for the protection and licensing of their IP rights thru strategic alliances and joint ventures. I'm actively seeking opportunities to provide $250,000 to $1 million in debt financing to companies for working capital, expansion or acquisition purposes. And for the right companies, I can assist and advise on a suitable exit plan since I work with a private equity firm that seeks to acquire companies that have adopted value-enhancing IP strategies.

$250,000 to $1,000,000