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Investors' Circle Seeks Values-Driven Companies for Fall Venture Fair
Investors' Circle Seeks Values-Driven Companies for Fall Venture Fair
Published 07-15-08
Submitted by Investors' Circle - SJF Institute
SAN FRANCISO,CA. - July 15, 2008 - Investors' Circle, a premier source of funding for early-stage social entrepreneurs, seeks to feature the next generation of mission-driven ventures at its 2008 Fall Venture Fair. Its 225 members and 400 active affiliates are high net worth individuals, professional venture capitalists, family offices and foundations, who have invested over $130 million in more than 200 early stage companies and venture funds. Past investments include Zipcar, Niman Ranch, TerraCycle, and EatingWell Magazine.
Who Should Apply?
Investors' Circle is seeking submissions from mission-driven companies. Typically these companies are focused in the following sectors: energy & environment, food & organics, health & wellness, education & media, and community & international development. Companies in seed, early, and expansion stages are encouraged to apply. For more information about our application process and who should apply, click here.
Benefits of Presenting
Companies selected to present will:
- Have the opportunity to engage with an exclusive audience of angel and institutional investors.
- Receive pre-event coaching on their presentation from IC investors.
- Take advantage of extensive formal networking opportunities with investors.
Investors' Circle - SJF Institute
Investors' Circle - SJF Institute
SJF Institute was founded in 2001 as an independent nonprofit affiliate of SJF Ventures, a leading national impact investment venture capital fund. SJFI develops national and regional programs to connect, inspire and accelerate impact entrepreneurs and the fields that support them. SJFI has provided direct technical assistance to over 1500 impact entrepreneurs and has helped hundreds of others through its signature programs, including Getting Ready for Equity™, CleanLinks networking events, the SJF Cleantech Mentorship Program, the Green Jobs Award, and field-building reports such as Employees Matter: Maximizing Company Value Through Workforce Engagement.
Since 1992 Investors' Circle has built a network of over 150 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations and family offices who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy. During that time Investors' Circle has facilitated the flow of over $145 million into more than 220 companies and small funds addressing social and environmental issues. Members in IC's network of impact investors include some of the most experienced angels, early-stage and growth funds working to change the world.
Together, SJF Institute and Investors' Circle will increase entrepreneurs' access to capital, resources and networks, and will provide more opportunities for collaboration among impact investors.
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