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.

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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