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Innovation: Financing the Dream

For small businesses, the search for capital is a constant challenge.

| 5/26/2008

Resources: Florida Angels Groups

Angel Investment Forum of Florida
Stuart
aiffl.org
(772) 214-3017

Emergent Growth Fund
Gainesville
emergentgrowth.com
(352) 332-1631

Florida Angel Investment Alliance
Jacksonville
floridaangelalliance.com
(904) 861-2450

Gold Coast Venture Capital Association
Boca Raton
gcva.org
(561) 883-2456

New World Angels Boca Raton
newworldangels.com
(561) 620-8494

Springboard Capital
Jacksonville
springboardcapllc.com
(904) 861-2400

Winter Park Angels
winterparkangels.com
(407) 745-1354

Web Contact Only

Florida Angel Investors
Miami
floridaangel.com

Startup Florida
Sarasota
startupflorida.com

Steps: Venture Capital Basics
Before talking with investors, make your company as appealing as possible by following these steps:

» Build a management team. Most angel investors and venture capitalists won’t even look at a company unless it has a group of experienced managers.

» Prepare a business plan. Investors receive hundreds of business plans each year. Make yours stand out by clearly showing the opportunity and potential for your product or service. Be concise and tell the truth.

» Approach the right investor. Research investors before you make your pitch. Don’t waste your time on investors who have never put money into a company like yours.

» Know your market. Compile statistics, interview potential customers and read trade publications to get the full picture of your company’s growth potential.

» Network, network, network. Develop relationships with attorneys and accountants who have connections with well-heeled investors. Tell everyone you meet about your company and its needs.

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