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 have worked in finance for over 10 years and have 2 securities licensees which are a Series 6 and Series 63. I have worked in marketing of financial products/services as well as worked for start up firms. I have also started my own company 5 years ago in which most of my work is based online. I have worked with my fathers company and have access to some of the wealthiest families in the US (average net worth over $500 million) who are always looking for new, creative, alternative investments everyday. I have invested in my own business but would like to get in after the start up stage for a new investment opportunity after doing my own due diligence. I also dont just want to make money, I want to help the world be a better place at the same time. That is my mission.

$1,000 to $50,000

United States > California

Private investor seeking regional investment opportunities. Business background in e-commerce, web development, data analytics, social enterprises.

$500 to $25,000

United States > California

I invested in a tool used for the HVAC industry in 1994 and in real estate. I have resided in San Diego for two years and I am looking to resume real estate investing in CA. I am a member of Women's Real Estate Network and Texas Real Estate Association.

$7,500 to $1,000,000

United States > California

I've been in the real estate business for 26 years. 10 years for Coldwell Banker, 16 years as an investor. I'll purchase properties as a private investor and also as a group investor.

$50,000 to $5,000,000

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

Netherlands > Naarden

We are an IT company from the Netherlands focusing on contracting, managed services and software development. With our venture lab for start-up ICT companies we are able to invest and provide support. We are looking for software/service related companies.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

United States > Illinois

More than 18 years of commercial real estate investment and development experience. Most recently VP at GE Real Estate Purchase single tenant office and industrial properties for my company's own account and commercial and hotel properties for other investors for whom I am an advisor.

$50,000 to $10,000,000

United States > California

I am just starting out. I have been in retail management for over 15 years. I am interested in helping others achieve their goals and get a good return of. My money.

$100 to $10,000