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United States > California

I co-founded Micro Center Computer Inc in 1990 and was a board member of Supermicro Computer which went to a successful IPO in 2007. Now Sam is focused on start-up company and investment. Sam has over 30 years of extensive background in development, engineering and business management and has been a successful engineer/manager/consultant/executive in several well- respected companies such as Sony, Fairchild, Telesensory, and Snap-on Diagnostics.

$20,000 to $300,000

United States > California

I currently runs a consultancy and fund focused on idea-stage ventures. I have founded multiple companies that have raised seed, angel, and/or venture capital, and provided significant returns to investors: My investor experience includes a position as the Entrepreneur- in-Residence at a NYC venture firm, and personal investments in multiple start-ups.

$25,000 to $100,000

United States > California

I spent over 25 years in investment banking doing mergers and acquisitions and also complex financing transactions. A few years ago I began buying small companies for my own portfolio and recently set up my own fund to make non-control investments in small companies. I am keenly aware of the issues small business owners deal with when growing their businesses and I would be comfortable in a passive role or one in which I could also serve in an advisory capacity. Because of my background I am very comfortable with developing creative structures. I would be interested in deals with equity, debt or hybrid securities. I have a preference for investing in companies with strong growth potential. These could be start ups with growth concepts or existing companies leveraging a new concept. I would be very interested in helping existing companies with the structuring and financing of business acquisitions. I believe my background would be a value add in any deal

$50,000 to $1,000,000

United States > California

Have previously invested in Furniture, Consumer Goods, Lifestyle Products, Busniess Services and Printing. Seeking to diversify by taking smaller roles in multipe startups. 20+ years business management. Entreprenuerial and creative. Enjoy helping others create solutions. Experience negotiaing with CxO level people at Fortune 500 companies. Private investor.

$1,000 to $100,000

United States > California

Working in the software industry for more than 13 years. Worked with start- ups and large internet equipment manufactures like Cisco Systems, etc. Have extensive experience in Business Modeling, Software Development and SDLC.

$100 to $25,000

United States > California

30 years experience in RE entitlement, development, construction, investment

$5,000 to $1,000,000

United States > California

I have been an operating executive responsible for WW operations of several venture backed software companies with revenues exceeding $180M and 1,200 employees. My efforts have resulted in 2 IPOs and 8 acquisitions. I have raised more than $200M in venture capital and created more than $3B in market value. I work closely with founders and their boards on strategy, operating plans, and raising capital. I currently have relationships with 40+ venture firms for follow on rounds.

$100,000 to $5,000,000

United States > California

Invested in startups going back to 1994, yahoo, mysimon, bluepumpkin, and currently invest in a few stealth startups. Back-ground consists of making sure that the entrepreneur is prepared to finish the job! I will test the courage of the entrepreneur a lot prior to investing in him or her! If you pass the courage test everything else should be fairly simple. Private investor and also a member of some Angel groups.

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