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HGNFX Asset Management

simonsmart — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:32:01 GMT

Dear all investors,

We are professional Asset Management that manage more than 10 millions and associate with MIG Investment SA forex broker in swiss. Our mission is to provide superior investment returns (in excess of 5% to 15% consistent monthly . Our minimum managed account is 50k usd.

How it works? (Important)
You open a private, personal, password protected Forex Managed Account which is under your name and that only you control with a Broker that you have access to from anywhere in the world via the internet. The investment deposit is lodged in your personal/company account. We get limited powers to trade your account, but not to withdraw any funds. This means your money is completely protected against fraudulent activity.
All investor accounts are linked under one trading platform allowing the trader to place an order simultaneously across all managed accounts (including his own).
Your secure account is professionally traded on your behalf via an authorized power of attorney.

We have 24 hours 7 days live support in our website and live messenger support , please check the website for more information.

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Dealing room: +41 32 722 17 77
Fax: +41 32 722 17 70

P/S : We are Professional Asset Management. If you want to earn consistent 5% to 15% monthly , we will help you.

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UK Investment - Luxury Retail Sector

bal1977 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:05 GMT

Hi, our company has secured exclusive rights and license agreement for UK, all of Europe including Russia and Turkey, with one of Asia's leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands (est. 18 yrs). The brand has various sub-labels and product ranges, addressing different price points and catering for both men and women.

We are now in a position to launch, having completed the ground work, project planning and external links. We now need finance to launch the project. The total cost of project is in the region of £500,000, we have to date invested £80,000 and hold stock worth in excess of £65,000. We are looking for funding in the region of £300,000. Ideally we would prefer UK based investor, we are based in London.

I realise the above information is very vague, but more information will be provided to investors looking to seriously invest into the luxury fashion sector.

I can be contacted via the private message.

Thanks for reading.
Thanks for reading!

Is this nuts....or is it just me?

cdmotor — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:23:08 GMT

Okay...let me try to describe what is going on here, as 2 of my friends are debating this scenario with me. One of them has been a reasonably successful upscale home builder in the US for over 20 years.

They have a preferential position on the acquisition of some land in the Caribbean (DR). This is due to a multi year relationship with the landowner. Suffice to say, they could buy in to a piece of land at 20-30% less than current market value.

They are looking to develop and build a very high quality townhome and private villa community with a golf course.

Regardless, other than the relationship with the landowner, they have no money. One of them has worked for the last year or so (and probably spent $100K or so) putting together a master plan, meeting with 5-star architects, engineers, water treatment people, real estate sales and marketing companies, etc.

Total project expense is projected at $325-350 million.

Total project income is projected at $450 million.

I have seen the numbers, and agree with these estimates.

Problem is....they need about $30-40 million to get started. Infrastructure, excavation, etc.

Here's the debate....

* my opinion is that they are kidding themselves to think they can raise that type of money, with none of their own invested.

* they feel that since they have a complete presentation, including financial projections and a preferential position on the land, that they will be able to borrow the money from "somewhere". Either a bank loan "guaranteed" by a "backer", or from a "hard money" lender(s). Obviously, they are willing to repay the note inside of 4-5 years, with interest (10% ?)PLUS 30% of the net ($35 million?) to the backer. According to them, they have a "committment" from a NYC hedge fund to do the deal....but no meetings or money has materialized yet (it's been a month).

I say "BS". What do you say?

Investor Wanted For Thailand

vtmmarketing — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:39:29 GMT

Investors wanted for expansion of our Dental Business in Thailand. The business covers many aspects in the dental field and offers a great investment opportunity with a 20% Guaranteed Return paid monthly and a share holding in the business.

On demand printing for all your business needs

Fundprinting — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:21:15 GMT

If you need to print a business plan or private placement memos you can do it all with the click of your mouse. Send your PDF to Fundprinting and it as easy as 1,2,3. For a free sample email your PDF to me at: kevin@fundprinting.com

Need Capital

chambedj — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:30:12 GMT

n September 7th, 2007, Hurricane Felix had groundfall in Nicaragua as a Category 5 Hurricane and winds up to 160 mph. This caused immense destuction to the Central American countries of Nicaragua and the Honduras. This hurricane turned virgin rainforest into a tree cemetary. In order to allow the rainforest to grow again these trees need to be harvested. This also will provide a third world country income to rebuild and eliminates a huge fire hazard. Costa Rica Premier Realty represents a company with timber concession rights with the Nicaraguan government. Because of the size of the devastastion and the amount of timber that needs to be harvested they are selling 1000 shares at $10,000 each for a total of $10,000,000. Most of this money will be used to purchase equipment to harvest the lumber. Estimates exceed 2,500,000 cubic meters of lumber with a market value of $1 Billion. The investors' share is projected to be $175,000,000 or $175,000 per share.

For more information please contact Dan at Costa Rica Premier Marketing.
dan@crpremierrealty.com
877-609-9562

Seeking capital

vicmar — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:41:51 GMT

GEONAZCA is seeking $500K to acquire used drilling rigs, compressor and support vehicles that we can overhaul. This investment will be used to complete the final project .We would also consider a larger investment, which would be used to develop irrigations machines (central pivots)

This is a short-term investment. We project that GEONAZCA Corporation will be earning a return in 5 to 7 months. Investors can expect to break even within 12 months, and a large return event is possible within two years. We anticipate no further funding for this project.

New recycling company seeking an investor

Jhobor — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:51:50 GMT

Our company is in need of an investor. We are located in pennsylvania and have all permits required for scrap tire recycling.

here is a summary of our business plan. I have the full plan if anyone would like to look over it. I can send it via email

SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:

Tire Visions, Inc. ("TVI") was incorporated in June, 2003 for the purpose of acquiring business opportunities in the tire shredding and recycling industry, and currently seeks to develop an operation which manufactures crumb rubber from the recycling of scrap tires. From the millions of newly scrapped tires that become available each year, two products consisting of crumb rubber and steel scrap will be produced and subsequently sold as feedstock to various manufacturers of a wide range of end products including both stand-alone products and products that require installation. According to Scrap Tire News Online in February, 2003 over 270 million scrapped and discarded tires are available to be processed annually in the United States. In our more immediate geographical region, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has indicated more than thirteen million tires are scrapped and available for processing each year in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania alone. With this type of volume, it can be inferred that the business life expectancy of this proposed business will be indefinite.

The selected lease site north of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania was previously used originally as the main complex of a mining operation by Greenwood Collieries, which was a subsidiary of Pennsylvania Mines Corporation, which itself is a subsidiary of PPL Utilities. The property to be leased to TVI includes buildings of more than 42,000 square feet located on slightly less than 11.50 acres, and while located in a secluded area, it is sufficiently close to major highway access. A description of the property and a map of the general area are shown in Exhibit "A". This proposed reuse of the property for development of a new crumb rubber recycling business represents a positive step for continued redevelopment of former industrial property within northern Cambria County

The operations of the business will be performed internally, although selected operations or services may be purchased from third parties as necessary. A summary processing flow sheet of the main parts of the proposed operations is attached as Exhibit "B". Arrangements have been discussed with a number of companies for the marketing and sale of crumb rubber and steel scrap, and as part of these discussions, TVI has received four letters of interest from crumb rubber purchasers to take selected quantities of crumb rubber products at a specified (market) price. This volume of crumb rubber effectively represents more than 125% of the forecasted production levels.

The business will consist of the importation of scrap tires for a tipping fee followed by the shredding, separation of metals and subsequent packaging for shipment of the crumb rubber. The steel scrap will similarly be collected and packaged for shipment to steel mill customers. These processes will require the use of rotary shear shredders and granulators for the recycled tires, screens and conveyors for the sizing of the product, and the use of magnets for the extraction of the scrap metal.

The annual business projection is attached as Exhibit "C" and assumes a very short period of start-up operations, after which annual crumb rubber production is expected to level off at more than 17,000 tons of crumb rubber annually. At these forecasted levels of production and based on assumptions listed in the attached projections, TVI expects to realize the following annual production levels in the first full year of operation:

Tires processed

Truck 20,280 tons (405,600 tires)

Automobile 3,380 tons (338,000 tires)

Annual Revenues $ 4,445,545

Annual Expenses $ 2,255,764

Annual Net Income (AT) $ 1,201,747

This business plan outlines the need for the development of bank loans supported by USDA Business Development Programs to fund the start of operations and purchase of equipment, for working capital financing supported by accounts receivable and inventory as generated by the business, and the use of limited equity capital. Assistance from state and county business development agencies will be developed as needed and as available. Some of the used equipment, such as the shredders and other crumb rubber equipment will be obtained through capital equipment loans to be acquired by TVI through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and in other instances, through private loans.

Both state and county development agencies, particularly the Northern Cambria Community Development Corporation (NORCAM) and the Cambria County Industrial Development Authority, have been very supportive of the project with the anticipated creation of more than 35 full-time hourly and salaried jobs.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will be requested to provide a General Permit for Processing/Beneficial Use for Residual Waste, specifically for the processing of waste tires. Additionally, TVI intends to employ a local consulting firm for the preparation of all permit applications and for any required follow-ups with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Looking for Investor for a Start-up Business

CougarBowler — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:38:22 GMT

Heelo to all,

I have been quietly searching for funding for my business for 4 years now, to no avail. Just can't seem to find the right investor. Oh, I had had a few potential investors:

The "professional co-worker/friend" that took my money and tried to screw me for $15,000.00. Took me 2 years to get my money back plus interest, court costs and lawyers fees all paid by him. Lesson learned.

The "investor with money" that said he was interested. Needed 3 months to tie up some loose ends and then decided (3 months later) that he wasn't interested after all. Another lesson learned.

I can't openly advertise for investors locally. I have to do it quietly. If my plans get out, others in town will jump on the idea and I will be out in the cold.

I have posted on Go4Funding.com. All the replies so far are offering advice or don't check out.

Here is my plan for a business.

We are looking to open a 24-lane in 100,000+ population city in Mid-Missouri.

Short (3-month) start up time

+ Bowler-rich market

+ Lack of available local lanes

= Long-term money making business.

The total start-up cost for this project is $676,000.00. This includes all costs for equipment, remodeling, licenses, fees, inventory and the 1st year lease.

We are looking for investor(s) to back our venture for a period of 5 to 10 years, depending on the investor’s needs/wants. Potential returns of the investment vary from $1.3 to $3.4 million, depending on length of investment and performance of the business.

Want to be open before the fall '08 season.

Business Plan is completed.

Have seasoned manager lined up.

Bank will finance with adequate down/equity/guarantee.

Thanks for reading my thoughts…

private, individual investors needed for current movie production

marina_1234 — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:17:30 GMT

I am presently working for a very prominent executive producer out here in los angeles who is looking for private, individual investors to invest in his current production. The project has been green lighted and is being fast tracked by the studio. Also, the majority of the funding is coming from the studio. He is just selling off a small percentage to individual, private investors to retain more control over the project. The payout will be tremendous. Anyone who is seriously interested and would like additional information please do not hesitate to email me - marina_1234@yahoo.com and I will respond just as soon as i can. Thanks!

Also, if anyone has any suggestions on how and where I should look to find investors (other than posting here) who would be interested in this opportunity I would greatly appreciate it if you would let me know as I am still trying to figure out how and where to find investors. Thanks again!

Marina

Finding investors

sunrainfire25 — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:51:27 GMT

I am currently working on a project called the OBoard. It is a hybrid skateboard. For reference our website is www.theoboard.com . We are currently selling exclusive distributors rights to individuals. For example you can purchase north Iowa for X amount of dollars. When you purchase this territory you will receive a 30% of all total sales made in a zip code inside your territory. I am trying to find ways to get in touch with people whom may be interested in purchasing a territory. Any help or ideas will be appreciated and also please ask me for any more details you need to know. Thanks.

Low cost Business plan services for Indian entrepreneurs

kaizenconsultus — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:56:01 GMT

For well researched business plan writing services visit http://bizplanindia.page.tl/.

Beautiful opportunity to invest!

instillag — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:38:54 GMT

Hi,

I recently met a man who told me an amazing story, and it's one I'd like to relate to you. It involves the search for truth, and how we can change the world through branded entertainment properties - and make a real impact with our lives, especially in a 500-channel universe.

Our children are taught an incorrect version of history in school, and I'd like to help him find some people who'd like to change this. In terms of answering the question where we came from, children are taught that first there were the Egyptians, then Greeks, Romans and here we are!

We can produce a great weekly television program that will be seen around the world, supported by a data-driven website. These activities will fuel additional product sales, from action figures to feature films, as well as various books and video games.

Please let me know if you'd like to finance this venture and successfully execute the simple business plan.

If you know anybody who might be interesten in investing, please forward my message.

e-mail - instillag@yahoo.ca

Sincerely,
Eric A

Introducing The Growth Group - from Elliott Dahan

edahan — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:22:57 GMT

The Growth Group builds strong startup companies, from inception through profitability. We offer a unique blending of successful entrepreneurial experience, extensive startup experience, strong venture capital relations and practical business analysis.

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We, at The Growth Group, are advocates for the Entrepreneur.

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VC funding avail - submissions being accepted (fee waived through 1-11)

jsecord — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:31:48 GMT

Midwest Venture Summit announces Early Acceptance
deadline for 2008 Event

MVS presenting companies have received over $222 million in VC funding to date

Chicago, IL: January 7, 2008 – As a post-holiday gift for entrepreneurs looking for funding, The Midwest Venture Summit (MVS) has just announced that the first ten business plans chosen to present at the March 17-18 Midwest Venture Summit, and submitted by January 10, 2008, will have their submission fees refunded. The fee for submission is $175 and the regular deadline January 30, 2008.

“All of the companies selected to present are reviewed and approved by a panel of VCs. Early submission provides these VCs a great opportunity to evaluate potential investments and get to know management” says Maura O’Hara, Executive Director of the Illinois Venture Capital Association and one of the MVS organizers. “We have a finite number of opportunities for companies to present, and created this early entry incentive to provide motivated companies more time for coaching with venture capitalists and increased exposure to the entire funding process,” she adds.

The Midwest Venture Summit is the premier venture capital event for entrepreneurs and investors in the 13 state “Greater Midwest” area and draws attendees from IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, Western PA, SD and WI. Prior year MVS presenting companies have received over $222 million in VC funding to date.

During the 2008 Midwest Venture Summit, Chicago March 17^th & 18^th, 2008, entrepreneurs can expect to meet:

Nearly 100 angels and VCs from the 13 state Greater Midwest area
Numerous business intermediaries: lawyers, accountants, investment bankers
Professional coaching for presenters
Extensive Media exposure leading up to the event

Opportunities are available for companies in various stages of growth, from early to series A+. Complete entry details are available on the IVCA website: www.midwestventuresummit.com.

About the Midwest Venture Summit: March 17-18, Chicago, IL
MVS has become the Midwest’s premier gathering of VC’s, entrepreneurs, business leaders and angel investors. The 2008 Midwest Venture Summit provides more networking and deal opportunities than ever before with attendees from all over the 13 state Greater Midwest area.

Invertor Required

thelandsmiths — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:52:20 GMT

Executive Summary

TheLandSmiths.com

(Punjab, India)

This is intended only for quick reference. It is qualified entirely with the detailed business plan which can be obtained from Mr. Aps Randhawa - CEO & President for a comprehensive study by prospective investors.

a) Introduction:

i) The project was conceptualised in year 2006 by the project Promoters - Mr. Aps Randhawa and Mrs. Sushma Randhawa.

ii) They established TheLandSmiths.com - a real estate portal to provide the following services in the real estate market of India:
aa) Online services (advertisements through banners, property listing & search, etc.).
bb) Retail management (office and mall space selling) and Logistics (movement of men & material - transport, warehousing & inventory).
cc) Marketing under Sale & Purchase agreement and Joint Venture.
dd) Asset management (investment studies, investment analysis, transaction analysis, creation of land bank, due diligence, etc.).
ee) Liaisoning of projects of developers and builders with government (change of land use - CLU, land acquisition, feasibility study, project management, assessment of property, etc.).

iii) The business model has been tested over the past year.

iv) The business contact particulars are:

TheLandSmiths.com

SCO : 675, Top Floor
Sector - 70 , Mohali 160070 Punjab (India).
Mobile: 00-91-9876359876.
Email: info@thelandsmiths.com
Website: www.thelandsmiths.com
CP: Mr. Aps Randhawa - CEO & President.

b) Capital Required:
USD 1,500,000 (United States Dollar One Million Five Hundred Thousand).
c) Capital Utilisation:
The capital shall be deployed for the start up and working capital for launch of the Head Office in Mohali, Punjab, India and 11 branch offices across the country.
d) Services:
The company shall provide online real estate services with a focus on the market in India

New Invention Idea 4 Camera's

LETS_MAKE_A_BUCK — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:33:11 GMT

I have a prototype of an Invention that I have been working part time for the past several years, basically my invention will stop rain drops from hitting a camera lens when filming in rainy weather, with no need to cover the camera lens.

this product I feel will have great impact in a commercial way.

I will not reveal details of this invention unless a have a signed contract that will protect my invention.

if this sounds like a multi million dollar deal then let me know by email.

Sincerely'

Otto

inventionguy37@yahoo.com

Green transport refrigeration unit

OregonInventor — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:14:52 GMT

I have been granted a patent that will need updating when the production prototype is finished. The production prototype would require about three months to complete and it would include all the relevent suppliers of parts and supplies.

The sales potential is about 2 billion dollars per year in the U.S. alone. The compitition is limited to two companies that control the entire market and by their own studies will not wish to convert to a newer technology. Their own study shows that this product will capture 80 percent of the market if it reaches it.

The problem I have is that I am an inventor, not a money finder. I don't move in those circles and don't know how to even start getting their attention. I have tried many times in the past without any luck except to attact the scammers.

I need someone who is willing to foot the upfront cost of the production prototype and acquire all the expansion capital required. The enitial prototype was in operation for a year and proved to be quite impressive to all that saw it. The problem with a product of this size is the amount of expansion funds that must be available. Once the demand for the product is established by actual exposure to the trucking industry, any delay in getting the product to the buyers will result in start-ups that will look for a way to get into the demand. Only a well financed company could maintain its "first out" advantage and would not have to worry about any start-up competing with it.

I have a very comprehensive business plan backed by 30 plus years of designing, manufacturing and marketing this type of product to another industry. I am looking for someone, or company, that can supply the management while I share in the development and marketing. I wish to retire in a few years and would like to see the product completed with an eye on future income.

If you would like further information, I would be happy to discuss my plans or product with you. No proprierty information will be disclosed in preliminary discussions.

Funding for a new international US-Based Healthcaresolutions/BPO company

KatoniaTech — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:19:09 GMT

Katonia Tech Solutions (KTS) is an US based international company that provides high quality health care services and management solutions to physicians, clinics and hospitals in the U.S. market. The menu of KTS services includes medical transcription, medical coding and billing and survey/data management services. In terms of its business model, KTS functions as a classic Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company. Unlike most competitors, Katonia Tech Solutions offers customized solution packages for physicians, clinics and hospitals that are completely centered on the customer's unique and specific needs and requirements.

Katonia is a great asset for investment as a well-rounded medical BPO company that is the wave of the future run by experts in their respective fields.

Katonia Tech Solutions has an exceptionally strong management team that is made up of experienced and certified professionals. The senior management team has a collective experience in excess of 30 years and the expertise to meet the multiple needs of health care providers.

According to its financial projections, KTS will be profitable in year one and will provide increasing revenues and profits in year two and three of over 1 and 2 million dollars in revenue and profit.

KTS will need capital to prepare the company for launch, develop our infrastructure, and initiate marketing and support payroll and operating expenses for the first four to six months of operation.

KTS' revenues are projected to be over 1.5 million in year 1 and over 2 million in year 2 and 3 million in year 3. Profits before taxes are projected to be over $500,000 for year 1, close to $1 million in year 2, and close to 1.5 million in year 3 for a 3 year total profit of close to $3 million.

KTS welcomes all interested parties. Please contact Anne Collins Sinha, Vice President, Marketing to discuss or to address any questions.

We offer a well designed Business Plan and Financial Documents for your review.

Contact info:

Anne Collins Sinha
Vice President, Marketing
Katonia Tech Solutions Inc.

phone: + 1 650 346 1078
toll free: 1 (800) 587-5040
fax: 1 (800) 587-5804

email: anne@katoniatech.com

Website: http://www.katoniatech.com

Prepairing a Business Plan For Success

chris909 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:55:13 GMT

When looking for VC funds, more than a million, should you have a professional prepare your business plan?

If yes then who?

Thanks

Investor needed; great money to be made.

p.r.s. — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:06:55 GMT

We are a property renovation company located in Illinois. We have flipped over 40 houses in the past 9 months, always making a great profit.

We worked under an investor who would send us to look for properties that were foreclosed or FSBO. We would walk through and provide him with a budget and photos of the property. If he decided he wanted to purchase the property, he would take a loan for the house and the budget for the rehab. We would flip the property and have it on the market within 25 days, 80% of the time closing before the 30th day. After closing, the investor would take the money that he provided to us along with a percentage of the profit. We always made a very nice profit on the properties.

Our investor has since retiring and we are looking for a new investor or business partner.

We have several homes in the area that we have walked through and done research on, some we have done inspections on as well. All homes are under 30,000 with a 10,000-20,000 rehab budget and comps are ranging from 90,000-160,000.

We would like to get started on one of these before they are no longer on the market.

We have references, including our past investor, and pictures of our past flips for reference.

If you are interested in becoming an investor or a partner for an established renovation company, please do let me know.

Kristen

Property Renovation Specialists

Knd82000@mchsi.com

Venture capital for smaller projects

testme — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:01:11 GMT

I see many posts on this forum asking for details about procuring venture capital, but many of them have no replies. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience on a smaller scale, I have a number of software development ideas, that require a fairly meager budget (25k - 75k) and I personally lack the capital to make it happen.

Any info would be great

LABEL CONTRACTS JACKSON THRILLER EXECUTIVE SEEKS INVESTORS

ISMAEL — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:00:05 GMT

ISMAEL RECORDS, an independent recording label out of saint petersburg fl, has just contracted the marketing and promotions executive of MICHAEL JACKSONS THRILLER, BAD, AND OFF THE WALL ALBUMS, as its new inhouse president of marketing and promotions. other great recording stars who have had their cds also marketed and promoted by this powerhouse executive are, SADE, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, TYRESE, ALICIA KEYS, LUTHER VAN DROSS, NATALIE COLE, PATTI LA BELLE, SANTANA, THE CLASH, THE ISELY BROTHERS, MAZE, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, OAKTOWN357, MAXI PRIEST, THE GHETTO BOYS, SCARFACE, BIG MIKE, ANGIE STONE, CINDI LAUPER, CHAKA KHAN, and many more of the nations top recording artist. ISMAEL RECORDS is now seeking investors to help in the promotions of a national across the country talent search, where the winners will have their cds nationally distributed, marketed and promoted by ISMAEL RECORDS new inhouse marketing and promotions president. the mega financial success of the tv show AMERICAN IDOL, should let any investor see that this kind of project is where untapped millions of dollars reside. all investors will receive across the board financial royalties from any and all aspects of this cross country national talent search. only serious investors please. no offer of bank loans please. ismael records is seeking investors only. contact / ceo70777@aol.com

Advice on how to reach the correct investor

mail.com.uy — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:09:53 GMT

We are the owners of the domain www.mail.com.uy (.com.uy is the domain for Uruguay, South America) and we are looking for an investor to develop our project on the site.

The plan is to create, at first, a web portal with local news, online games, chat, blogs and, of course an email server. Then other services will come along like selling advertising for other web pages, offering streaming online content and even our own internet access.

Uruguay is a small country with 3 300 000 inhabitants where more than 50% of them are internet users (according to official sources). The main email service providers have no antispam filters and offer low drive capacity and that is the main cause for the need of a new free local email service.

Running costs will be low (we are a cheap country) and the initial investment should be around US$ 100 000 - 150 000. That should be enough for, at least the first year of operation.

I have been browsing past posts and have realized that such amount is considered small, too small to ask a VC for it and too big for me to raise between friends and relatives, so where should I go for financing?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Esteban.-

New company seeking an investor

Jhobor — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:49:07 GMT

We are a new company that recycles scrap tires. Tire dealers pay us to take the garbage tires. We then shred the tires to what is called "3/4 minus" which is chips of rubber 3/4 of an inch and smaller. We have purchase orders for the 3/4 minus product and we also have more tires than needed. We need to buy our own truck and trailers. We also need to front money for an insurance bond. Please send me in the right direction to find someone who would like to invest in our company.

Jeremy Hobor

Susquehanna Recycling

seeking investors

freckles863 — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 14:22:12 GMT

www.sroachart.com I have a business plan ready

Feature film development company seeking start-up capital

wrbird — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:46:11 GMT

Our goal is to raise $800k for startup costs and working capital for two full years. In this two year time frame our company will identify at least 10 feature film scripts that will be marketed to distributors, studios, and other production companies. We already have two that will start their final development right after funding and three more in the wings.

Our company also will include a few perks for our "good" investors, including but not limited to; "location" pass and preimers.

A Needed low competition product with 150% markup

wynand11 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:10:32 GMT

I have this product replacing dangerous asbestos products.

Have the customers who will sign letters of intent.

Have 14 Years management experience working with up to 300 people.

Controlled a budget of $2 million a year.

Normally work 14 to 16 hours a day.

The markup on my product is 150%.

2 Projects totaling $4 million over a 5 year period will be mine if I can supply.

The expected growth over 5 years will be above 30% so for $100 000.00 you can expect $371 000.00 in 5Years plus yearly bonuses.

A detailed business plan has been drawn up.

Where can find financial backup?????

How will I find investors?

wynand11 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:06:14 GMT

I have this product replacing dangerous asbestos products.

Have the customers who will sign letters of intent.

Have 14 Years management experience working with up to 300 people.

Controlled a budget of $2 million a year.

Normally work 14 to 16 hours a day.

The markup on my product is 150%.

2 Projects totalling $4 million over a 5 year period will be mine if I can supply.

The expected growth over 5 years will be above 30% so for $100 000.00 you can expect $371 000.00 in 5Years plus yearly bonusses.

A detailed business plan has been drawn up.

Where can find financial backup?????

Investors needed

wynand11 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:14:53 GMT

The government has banned asbestos products for the past year in South Africa and the production of asbestos for the past 3 years.

Normal building columns are made of asbestos that are still being imported today because the only other product used is fibrecement from Everite with also quite a lot of quality problems.

As I am a Rep and product specialist I have seen the need for that products and the huge demand.

I have a lot of retailers and developers that will grab this product the column is made of glass fibre concrete that I have tested with over 1600kg of concrete in it. Over 1000 columns where sold by our current company.

But unfortunately the company I am employed by do not want to take on more products because they already manufacture over 1600 different items.

As I where also doing the costing for the company I have found out all the opposition prices and with a markup on total cost of 150%+ the potential is enormous.

But with this product alone it will take 2 years and 11 months to break even so I had to add a service complementing this service.

With a data base with over 4800 potential customers and a few definite customers I will buy from my current employer.

With his huge range at a discount of 30% and resell at his current price which give me a markup of between 30 to 42 % as these customers are currently buying somewhere else or the only know me and not the company my bridges will not be burned with my current employer. With something else to add I have spoken to other precast companies who will cast for me in my own moulds at a cost of 75c per Kg the market selling price is R2.20.

With this other products added that require no stockholding or stockyard the breakeven will be reduced to 10 months.

Big projects that I have success fully completed on the precast include the Polana Casino in Maputo, Eco Boulevard in Centurion, also the Centaury hotel in Tanzania.

The Capital I will need is R2 000 000.00 (+-$290 000.00) with a stake of 2.5% in each R100 000.00 ($14 000.00) invested.

As the design of the mix and the method is my brainchild another person is not likely to do the same product of the same quality by inspecting my column.

If you are interested I will send you my detailed business plan with a 3 year forecast but then it must be treated as confidential.

These will suite a sleeping investor/partner or an active hands-on investor/partner.

Wynand van Loggerenberg

+27 828864942 factory@styledecor.co.za

This company is seeking interested Investors to aid in growth of Independent record label, by providing funds to enable the proper execution of large scale marketing plans and product releases.

investincompany — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 22:42:31 GMT

Proposal:

This company is seeking interested Investors to aid in growth of Independent record label, by providing funds to enable the proper execution of large scale marketing plans and product releases.

About Corporation:

The record company facilitates and operates its own studios, offices, warehouses and merchandising capabilities. The company is owned and operated by a veteran in the music industry with key leading industry advisors and personal with combined industry experience of 40+ years. The record label is operated out of the three largest cities in America. The Label’s artist roster combines well known talent and new artists with proven soundscans and sales capabilities. This is a high risk investment with high return potential. Please serious inquires only. Company is seeking $500k+.

Please email at musicindustryinvestment@yahoo.com for more details.

Thank you.

Do VC's buy companies?

Jae — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:03:49 GMT

Just curious ... we have an introductory meeting with a VC soon. Their average investment size is way more than I would even know what to do with.
But my personal exit strategy lies at about 20% what their minimum investments are.

So just wondering if its common for a VC to buy 100% of a company ...?
Or is that an unrealistic thought?

direct financier

laxmi — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:15:17 GMT

I am a financial consultant from India looking direct Financiers for Funding Indian Projects from 3 Million USD to 10 Million USD.
Suitable colleteral provided/ or participating profit method considered.
No Intermediaries please.

Please. You won't regret the invest here. At least read it for us...

Jaybond — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:51:43 GMT

Dear whom it may concern.

We will provide you with whatever paper works that is required. Profits, net profits, etc. Anything that is required.

Our company is based in Korea. Our company is called "Ecologic."

Our company was created on December of 1999.

Our website is http://ecologics.co.kr/

I know it has less than a percent of chance for foreign VC to invest in asian company but I will do whatever it takes to get that percent for us. Please so I beg you. At least read the email for us. This is not a spam...please.

Our company has great products and great future but Koreans only seem wanting to invest in company that has cash already flooding...

We are having really hard time because we are short of funds.

Everything was started with our own cash without anyones' help.

I grew up in NJ but now i am 28 and came back to Korea to help out my father's company. It seems that Korea has different structure of investments. People are not willing to take a risk eventhough company has dominating idea and will be able to dominate if there is enough back up funds. I've learned so many things while growing up in NJ that America has way more chance to grew up than Korea. Dell, Microsoft, Google, Ebay, i mean all of those were great idea and people invested. They were the diamonds in the market. Our company is same but just because we are in Korea, we are having hard time.

We have patent most of our products and no-one else can make or copy our products besides us.

We just need about 50K to 100K funds to go to next level for our company.

We've try so many banks in Korea and try looking for investors but still haven't found any solutions...

Our products are mainly all environmental friendly. Our purpose is to help kids in school, people in office and people at work who uses black board and chalks to change it to our products. Products are pure clean and non-hazardous, not like those blackboard and chalks that people are still using. Our board is called Greenboard and yes it is color green.

It helps kids and adults to have less eye stress so that was the reason why we chose the Green.

Also our pens are all eraseable by drops of water. All our products are refill type so it will be great save for schools and companies financially.

Also there are over 20,000 schools in Korea and our company so far has 2% of that now.

We are still busy with putting up samples but in order to do that with comfident, we will be needing more fund source.

We are still growing company. Has great potential.

We had some ups and downs but we all do our best here.

Our goal is get all the kids in school have better and environmentally clean future. Please I know we all want this.

We all have kids and want them to be healthy.

We will send you whatever you guys need to fund us.
Please I begging you. Look into it closely. It is one of the new innovative products in the World.

We have patents lots other countries, too.

We will provide you with whatever paper works that is required. Profits, net profits, etc. Anything that is required

Please help us.

Is it common to pay to present to investors?

r_palm — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:37:22 GMT

We have been working with a couple of mentors from a business accelerator and one of them has invited us to present at a deal screening for the InvestIN forum. The deal screening would give us 15 mins. to present to a group of 10 other entrpreneurs and 8 members who are angels. There is no charge to present at the deal screening.

If we pass the deal screening, we would be invited to present in front of the Forum, which would be approximately 15 guests and 40 angel members. The fee to present at the Forum is $2500.

Is this common? We are going to go ahead with the deal screening because we figure it can't hurt to get ourselves out there, but we are unsure about the Forum because of the investment required.

Does anyone have any experience with something like this and is it generally worthwhile?

TIA for any feedback!

looking for angel

sansolay — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:18:03 GMT

We have succeeded developing a special technology that combines high tech with low tech.

Now, customers can design their countertops, restroom, bath and vanities, living room or stairs with mosaic stones software. Customers can log in or send the decoration or images by Email to our website and process their request.

We have developed unique 3-D software and established a set of tools that let us creating fabulous products. Therefore our technology will lead this industry to high level, far away from our competitors.

Another advantage is the simplicity of installing. Because of the way the products build today - stones on mesh, it is very difficult to install. Therefore, the work is done by “Artist” who, actually, doesn’t have experience in this unique niche and cost fortune.

But, our customers receive the mosaic product, on hard basic and even surface and can reduce the cost of installing because of every tile man can do the job.

We have the technology, manpower and space. We have business plan and ambition.

We are looking for angel investor to boost our products to market.

We are talking about $750,000.

Angel Investor - What are they looking for in an idea?

Edge — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:34:55 GMT

Hi all,

First i would like to say thanks for the great forum. Hopfully it'll grow with some time...

(sorry if i'm vague in my description - i'm not here to tell you what i created )

Here is my very short story. I have been developing new business ideas for several years now on the side when i have time to work on them. Most I try to fund myself and develop myself. I'm not rich so i rely on my quick learning to learn programming, hardware, electronics, etc. It's actually quite fun and i love the challenge of learning somethign that i know nothing about Anyways, none have been a large hit (mostly online sites), but i've learned a lot in the process. Now i had/have an idea for a new physical product aimed at an actual store (not consumers). I learned what I needed to learn to do as much R&D as I could and I have worked it enough to prove that the idea/product can work. I've built a prototype and it proves my theory of how it could work. It's enough to show off and everyone will go, "Ah hah!" Well, i'm at the point where I don't have the $$ or expertise to go further with it. I'm writing up a business plan for it. I'm on draft 1 and plan on having several drafts before it's golden. If i want to go further with this idea, I will need $$ and some expertise in the area of the product.

So my main question is, What are Angel investors interested in when someone presents them an idea? Lets say i send some random angel investor my business plan or executive summary, what do they want to see done with the idea? Do they wat to see it physically in real world? Are they fine with just ideas and a business plan? I want to do as much as I can and be in the best position i can be before i go shopping for investment money. I know the odds are against me, but i'm determined...

I ask because i know VC's are mainly for businesses already running. It seems Angels are the ones to jump start the idea into the business... Thanks for the help! Much appreiciated!

Auto Submission System to Business Angels Launched

Winterman — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 04:53:34 GMT

Hi

Winterman Asset Management, a Swiss based corporate finance and equity firm, has launched a website with integral software for submitting business ideas. The system allows a formatted submission of your plan and other documents and is indstantly viewed by those in our Angel Group who have downloaded our software system.

We are beta testing at this stage so there is no fee and if you are submitting a plan from Europe you will have to work with the system because it does not allow UK addresses etc. We, obvioulst are interseted in these too, so please follow the advice on the site.

The system will have a full luanch in September, but we are accepting submissions from entepreneurs as of now.

The site is: http://wintermangroup.angelgroups.net

What format is the best for approaching VC's?

r_palm — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:11:00 GMT

We are a 7-year-old software company (with several revenue-generating product lines) that is getting ready to release the first .NET accounting/ERP package for small & mid-size businesses in October. The other principals and I have invested all of our profits for the past 3 years into the R&D of this new product. Most of the R&D is complete and we already have beta customers but we are interested in raising money to expand market awareness. We have already prepared detailed projections of headcount, revenues, operations and expenses in Excel as well as an investor presentation in Powerpoint, but it looks as if most of the VC's Web sites request a Business Plan doc upfront.

Is sending a hard copy or Web submission of a business plan the best way to make initial contact with VC's? Or is it better to send the Powerpoint? I am also wondering if it would be better to try to make an introductory call prior to submitting information so that my business plan doesn't go straight into the circular file. Which mode of communication is most likely to actually open a dialogue with a VC?

Any advice is appreciated and TIA.

Rebecca

Prosper.com - person-to-person lending

Ben Rowland — Fri, 12 May 2006 17:40:14 GMT

Just read a blurb about http://www.prosper.com in Inc., which bills itself as an "online marketplace for people-to-people lending."

The idea is that someone can make a request for funding for a business or idea. Borrowers can select which opportunities they would like to lend money to. They set the rate.

Browsing their site, I see everything from "Kick Start My Business" to "Engagement Ring" to "Printing & Marketing of a Graphic Novel."

Interesting looking site... anyone tried it?

Ben