Looking for an investor for a new type of business...?

Question

Hi, I am looking to find an investor that can help me start a new type of business. It involves a gas station but on a whole new level. If we can get one station up and running, we can easily get 100's more across the country. Please if you know of an investor, email me. I have a business plan ready...

Thanks

Answer 1

I'm not sure how "s**y" your business will sound to investors. Most investors, especially angel investors and venture capitalists, like products with intellectual property, and can give them a return of at least 30% in the next few years

But you can always try :o)

Check with angel investors. Business 2.0 http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/28/magazine... has a very good article on angel investors, what they typically look for, what kind of investments they support, etc.

You may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. 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)