Hello..I have a sound business plan to present. How do I find investors/lenders to present plan to?

Question

I just dont fancy going onto Dragons Den! Tho I would meet with each individually if they gave me time! Wondered if anyone knew of a site for prospective lenders/investors who are looking for business's to invest in or of some way to find and approach possible interested parties?

Thanks..

Answer 1

Two options

Traditional lending vs private lending

Private lending can include partnerships in your business

the best way to go is to google the subject

Answer 2

you can try http://www.breadstreet.com they have lenders,private investors,angel investors and venture capitalist groups

Answer 3

If you can't log into that site, then forget about them.  They need to make their site easy to use for people like you

Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart:

Angel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org

Angel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com

Band of Angels http://www.bandangels.com

Common Angels http://www.commonangels.com

Keiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com

Launchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com

New World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com

New York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com

Robin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)