1.08.2008 - 10:35am ET

(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO, CA - January 8, 2007 – The Investors' Circle seeks to feature the next generation of sustainable, mission-driven ventures at its 2008 Spring Venture Fair. Over 200 institutional and individual investors are expected to attend the full-day event, which will showcase 20 companies and funds from seed to expansion stages. With audience attendance limited to accredited investors, presenting ventures will receive targeted exposure to investors seeking double-bottom-line investment opportunities.

The results of IC Venture Fairs are highly measurable, and impact is growing. In the past 3 years, IC venture fairs have resulted in over $20 million in investment for approximately 1/3 of presenting ventures. Sample investments include Zipcar, Niman Ranch, United Villages, Air America Radio, and Sonic Innovations.

For its 2008 Spring Venture Fair, Investors' Circle welcomes applications in the following sectors: Energy & Environment, Food & Organics, Health & Wellness, Education, Media, and Community & International Development. To apply, companies will need to submit an electronic application through the IC website by going to http://www.investorscircle.net. The deadline to submit an application is February 1st.

About IC: Founded in 1992, Investors’ Circle is the nation’s oldest and largest national angel investor networks devoted specifically to investing in early-stage companies and funds that are working to solve major social and environmental problems. Its 225 members and 400 active affiliates are high net worth individuals, professional venture capitalists, family offices and foundations, who have invested over $120 million in more than 190 early stage private companies and venture funds. Information on the upcoming event can be found at www.investorscircle.net, or by calling 415-255-6844.

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