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 an investor from Shanghai, China. We have a family business in China in small business management. Currently, I live in Los Angeles and I am a veterinary professional. I am a private angel investor, and I have invested in a veterinary start-up company. Healthcare and IT industries will be my main focus, but I’m also open for other opportunities.

$50,000 to $500,000

Estonia > Tallinn

I am a private investor looking to fund inspiring businesses in California, US. I plan to live permanently in LA starting from 2012/2013 and assume involvement in the strategic or every-day management of investee businesses. I have long term experience from investment banking industry in Europe. It makes me confident that I can contribute a huge deal to your venture by advising on business strategy and financial managementin addition to providing the necessary capital.

$10,000 to $200,000

United States > California

I am looking for innovative ideas as I have funds for Film/ Internet/ Restuarant concepts/ proposals. Innovative ideas get my first preference.

$100,000 to $5,000,000,000

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

China > SHANGHAI

I am a professional senior director, I am looking for investment opportunities in theUS, my focus will be retail and food.

$100,000 to $1,000,000

Mexico > MEXICO CITY

Strong finance and accountig knowledges based in degrees and experience. "A thousand milles travel begins with the first step"

$10,000 to $30,000

United States > California

Investment History: I seek quality investment based on practical business plans within sectors that compliment my personal background. I have made 1 other investment in a start up technology company. Ocupational background: I have a background in finance, and I now own a renewable energy company. I am a private investor.

$25,000 to $100,000

United States > California

Former CFO of NASDAQ IPO'd company. Private Equity and Opportunity Zones.

$50,000 to $1,000,000