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Ahh Angel Investors, just the words themselves sound pleasant.  They are those magnanimous and wonderful beings who are going to make our dreams come true!  Of course as the Sloan brothers say during the start of their radio show, there`s more to receiving their help than simply saying "I need 4 million dollars" and then waiting for the money to fall in your lap.

That`s why I`ve started this topic, to help the community of startupnation entrepeneurs find and link up with Angel`s who are interested in investing!

This is the place where you can feel free to express your new business idea`s in the hopes that a heavenly eye will be watching the boards, or that one of our wonderful members might know someone with a lot of money that`s just dying to give it away to the right person.

So here`s the basic format:

Try to give a simple elevator pitch, only in the written word rather than spoken, that explains your business, who you are, what you`re doing or where you`re going, and why you need the money.  Do all of this in less than a minute (2-3 paragraphs) and keep it nice and simple.

That`s it!

If you`ve got a great pitch then by all means post it on the forum.  If there`s somebody who can help you out then I`m sure they`ll be in touch.

So that`s my goal; to bring the community of startupnation to the investors, and the investors to the community.


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-- Derek Padula Chief Entertainment Officer -- www.youngforestgames.com

I have a new start up.  It is a pretty big venture.  I am already selling many retailers and have licenses with some of the "big" guys.  I am very interested in finding an angel.

I realize you say just to write a few paragraphs but isn`t there somewhere that these "angels" go to look for opportunities?

 

Thanks for this Derek - that`s actually a piece of our overall goal with the community site in general, and I thought I`d add that additional services that help make this type of connection happen are in the works.  Having a forum topic about it is certainly great, and I`d encourage everyone to participate, just want to make sure to acknowledge that it`s a known issue we`re working on making easier.

And if you have any feedback like this, about features or functionality you`d like to see, PLEASE send it on to us through the feedback link at top left or by sending any of us messages directly.  That`s what the beta is all about - working with you to help make the best community site and features possible.


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chuck fuller

I have developed medical billing software with the idea in mind of keeping it very simple.  A few years ago HIPAA required all insurance claims to be filed electronically.  There are many practices that have been around for years that are still filing paper claims.  They may be intimidated with computers and/or are set in there ways.  Or they think they do not generate enough claims to send electronically.  Also, many people are very unhappy with the software they are currently using; some have gotten so large and complicated that just to do a simple task can be annoying.  Most users are also very unhappy with their current costumer support

I now have 7 clients that are using my software and are very happy.  I don’t have the funds or the talent to get my software out there.  Competition is very tough out there.  But if I keep to these few simple rules my software will stay competitive

 

1. Keep it simple
2. Stay affordable
3. Good strong support
4. Flexibility

 

I need either an investor so I can hire a marketer/Sales person and funds to market the product.  And/or a partner with the marketing and sales skills I lack.

 

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Software should be a tool, not an obstacle

Here`s my elevator pitch...Thanks for the opportunity.

The Home School Market today equals 2 million families spending $3 billion annually on education for their children and it is growing 12% a year.

 

We are PixLit and we offer Homeschool children Internet delivered video lessons and parents an on-line learning community to mange their children’s achievement in literacy.  We generate revenue by selling lessons to parents via a secured on-line credit card system.

 

A key differentiator in our model is the easy-to-use lesson builder for content partners.  By becoming THE distribution gateway for content partners to sell and family consumers to buy, PixLit is forecasting strong revenues and profitability in the Homeschool education market within 3 years.

 

PixLit has already signed up 6 content partners and is Beta testing with Homeschool families in Florida, Ohio and New York. We are seeking start-up capital from “alternative education minded” Angels to fund a targeted marketing campaign in 4 key Homeschool states during year one.

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Phil Camillo PixLit Productions E: phil@pixlit.com V: 941-726-8037 W: www.pixlit.com/vivid

Phil,

We homeschool our three kids and I`d be interested in beta testing this.

In terms of capital, it sounds like your project may need more than www.prosper.com could deliver, but you might want to check it out anyway.  It`s basically a peer-driven lending model.

I also found www.fundable.org, which looks somewhat like www.prosper.com except that they take a 5% cut if the funding goal is reached.

I just heard of Angel Investors earlier today and am very interested in connecting with someone who might be interested in investing in the latest exercise business.  In Nov. 05, I opened an Exotic dance, Pole Dance, fitness studio that also provides Pilates classes.  We have built our image on providing women with a warm, beautiful and safe environment in which to exercise while re-awakening their sensuality. 

Additional events have included birthday and bridal parties, girls night out affairs and we have hosted Latin Dance Nights, where singles and couples can come in a learn one of the spiciest dances and a chance to network.  The opportunities are endless.

We have had a radio interview, feature in a community newspaper business section and are scheduled for a local TV segment next week, but we are in need of capital for stablization of current operations and an aggressive marketing program.  Our product line is solid and my instructors are phenomenal.  In addition, this is a new service in our area, so the competition is "light" and now is the time to grow and capitalize on a business that has been booming on the West coast for a few years. Waiting to hear from an Angel!

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Sensational Lady

My company has decided to be a chanel for a new non-profit company. i have met with the executive direcotrs of several non-profits to see how we might partner services, but the key to actually starting this venture will be corporate or angel start up capital. the idea goes something liek this:

NOVA will minister to single-mother
families in crisis by matching their
needs with already successful
community programs, organizations,
and individuals equipped to meet their
needs. NOVA will provide a safe,
warm, and loving environment,
program guidance, along with basic
nutritional and medical needs through
bridges and strong bonds formed with
local programs, organizations and
individuals who successfully minister
in specialized areas.

NOVA’s recovery and developmental
program will walk with single-mother
families to provide a Christ-centered
venue for single-mother households to
experience complete healing, spiritual
development, and marked growth in
the safety of sustained community.
Partnerships will provide food,
clothing, shelter, spiritual growth, job
opportunities, supportive childcare,
and guidance and resources to further
their education.

NOVA families will advance from an
entry house once they have
developed the coping skills to live in
community with others, and have
healed enough to move forward. This
will require differing lengths of time for
each family, but will always reflect an
attitude of acceptance and forgiveness
on the part of each family member,
and a willingness to accept personal
responsibility for their own choices.
The belief is that this process will take
between 6 to 12 months, but could
take as long as 2 years.

NOVA mothers will experience life-
skills classes on topics such as
money management will be included
in the program; a philosophy of giving
back to the community will also be
encouraged, and opportunities for the
women to do so will be provided
through collaborations with other
organizations.

We have a site nova.portablesynergy.com, and our first home. we take posession may 1 2006. feel free to share any experience or insight, or to just sign up for a monthly update.

Peace -

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Lisa Scalese
design guru

Jesus did not come to recruit the healthy and whole. He invited, and invites, the hurting. Come to Christ for the Rest of your life.

First let me say that I LOVE THIS FORUM!!!  I have learned so much in the just the last two days!  It`s fabulous! I sure could use an angel -  here`s my pitch.

After over 15 years in the corporate world I started my own Personal Assistant/Concierge Service called We`re At Your Service, LLC.

It`s a statistical fact - there are 16 million two income families in the U.S.  Long gone are the days of the husband/father working to provide for the family and the wife/mother staying at home to take care of the children and run the household. 

If everyone is working who is taking care of everything else?  That`s where we come in.  We do everything - grocery shopping, driving you to an appointment at the hair salon or to the Doctor, checking in on an elderly loved one, picking up party favors for a birthday and so much more.  We do it all with respect, responsibility, warmth and humor. 

We think that everyone has been in a situtaion where they have needed to be two places at one time.  For example, if you are at work and your child forgets their lunch money or homework  what do you do? Or when your AC unit breaks down the day of your big meeting? Simple - you call us.  We`re At Your Service!

The word concierge is fancy. It intimidates people which is why we prefer Personal Assistants.  After all, our business is helping people.

I hope that was not too long - I  just get excited!

Any interested angels please check out my web site!

http://www.wereatyourservicellc.com

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Awesome Assistant