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Angel Investors or VC Recommendations (Vanity)

Posted on 04/16/2006 5:27:31 PM PDT by ut1992

Ok guys, this is my first post so please forgive any mistakes I make.

I am wondering if any FR's could possibly recommend an Angel investor group or VC that is geared towards non-tech enterprises (still eCommerce, but not software development). Does anyone have experience in securing funding?


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KEYWORDS: angel; investors; vc
I know this is extreme vanity, but I can't help noticing a great cross-section of individuals that post/comment on FR and would like to hear from people with experience in this arena.
1 posted on 04/16/2006 5:27:32 PM PDT by ut1992
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To: ut1992

It all depends on your "plan".


2 posted on 04/16/2006 5:30:44 PM PDT by brivette
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To: ut1992

'Angel' money is typically a local affair. Where are you located?


3 posted on 04/16/2006 5:34:36 PM PDT by Daus
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To: Daus

We're located in Northern California, but are not "tied-down" to any location.


4 posted on 04/16/2006 5:46:19 PM PDT by ut1992 (Army Brat)
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To: brivette
We've already launched the company and have had some success. Our service offering portfolio is in the B2B eProcurement/Disposition arena; i.e. a "Shared Service Center" structure.

We have a developed business plan, but have found most VC's are only interested in tech-intense enterprises.
5 posted on 04/16/2006 5:52:59 PM PDT by ut1992 (Army Brat)
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Service Core of Retired Excutives - S.C.O.R.E. and get networking with their contacts. Buddy-up to these guys and start tapping into the network of their buddies. You'll get somebody interested.


6 posted on 04/16/2006 6:35:16 PM PDT by Khurkris (Don't blame me. I was out the entire day.)
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To: ut1992
I have a few contacts up that way, I have heard decent things about this group.

Sac Angels
7 posted on 04/16/2006 7:23:42 PM PDT by Daus
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