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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

Launched angel investment career in 2000 with idea sold to 4 private professional services companies; took the unified group public on NASDAQ; used stock to acquire & roll-up 28 other companies; moved to NYSE; sold 28/32 companies 36 months later. Joined three start-ups with idea, hired >100 people; raised $10MM from private, high-net worth individuals & small funding groups. Moved into legal & finance field in forensics and led the growth of 5 companies, with target strategy of selling to Private Equity firms; accomplished PE sale and moved back to consulting; private investing in 2013.

$5,000 to $250,000

United States > California

I own a gemstone and jewelry business. I am looking for a good investment. In order to get good returns on my investment, I will be mostly looking to tech companies and others.

$50,000 to $100,000

United States > California

Private investor with capital to invest in exchange of 5-10% return or equity in the business. Potential partner if the business is desired.

$5,000 to $50,000

United States > California

I am an investor looking at around $50,000 to start and up to $100,000. This is cash available looking for an interesting, probably upstart company with a good idea who needs money to get going. My preference would be an investment with good return that has the possibility of rolling back over into the company for future development and returns. As further background, I am looking to invest in areas other than stocks, funds, etc. My net worth is approximately 1.4 million of which most is in land in Arkansas.

$0 to $100,000

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 > North Carolina

Career spans over thirty years as a business owner, corporate executive, consultant, and scholar. Spent the first sixteen years of my career as an entrepreneur, creating, building, and managing several successful companies, including a commercial banking firm that catered to vendors and manufacturers using equipment financing as a catalyst for driving incremental sales. This business was acquired in 1996 and went through multiple mergers and acquisitions that ultimately led me to joining Citigroup’s CitiCapital division as Vice President. For the next seven years I managed the business technology sector responsible for Cisco Systems, Oracle, and other major companies, building this group’s sales to over $200 million. As a consultant, coach, and Chairman of Funding, my clients have included well known companies such as Ericsson, Lucent, Corning Optics, Herman Miller, Haworth, Steelcase, as well as many small and midsize businesses.

$250,000 to $4,000,000

United States > California

I am an ex "Big 4" CPA (7 years at firm) with heavy transaction experience including 4 years investment banking/consulting, 7+ years senior financial executive /division CFO (division was 50+% of NYSE company). Currently CFO for manufacturing company and founding partner of health care development LLC

$20,000 to $80,000