7.17.2007 - 02:30pm ET

(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO, CA - July 17, 2007 - The Investors' Circle 2007 Fall Venture Fair seeks to feature the next generation of sustainable, mission-driven ventures. 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 a high-level of targeted exposure and extensive networking opportunities with investors seeking double-bottom-line investment opportunities.

The results of IC Venture Fairs are highly measurable, and impact is growing. In the past 2 years, IC venture fairs have resulted in over $12 million in total investment for approximately 1/3 of presenting ventures. Past investments include Zipcar, Niman Ranch, Voxiva, and EatingWell Magazine. Beginning with the 2007 Fall Venture Fair, Investors’ Circle is also pleased to announce the launch of a new fund series managed by Sustainable Resource Ventures (www.sustainvc.com), the Patient Capital Collaborative, which is dedicated to investing solely in IC company applicants.

For its 2007 Fall 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/ic/apply.php. The deadline to submit an application is August 10th.

About IC: Founded in 1992, Investors' Circle (IC) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest national angel investor networks, and the only network devoted specifically to investing in early-stage companies and funds that are working to solve major social and environmental problems. Its 200 members and 400 active affiliates are high net worth individuals, professional venture capitalists, family offices and foundations, who have invested over $112 million in more than 183 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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