Investors' Circle, a national network of socially responsible angel and institutional investors that has facilitated over $134 million in start up funding, is showing its continued dedication to the growth of mission-driven businesses and inviting social and environmental entrepreneurs to apply to present to its network. Applications are currently being accepted online through IC's Angelsoft-hosted deal platform, and the application deadline for company submissions is July 30, 2010. IC will then begin its rigorous, multi-step selection process that culminates with 20 companies chosen to pitch to a national gathering of IC members and other accredited investors at the IC Fall 2010 Venture Fair, November 11, 2010 in Washington, DC.

Chosen presenters will include companies that address specific social and environmental concerns and represent the Energy & Environment, Sustainable Consumer Products, Media & Education, Community & International Development, and Health & Wellness sectors. During the venture fair, presenting entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of individual and institutional impact investors. "Investors' Circle is by far the most active network of investors dedicated to investing in high-impact, early stage ventures," says Matt Lombardi, IC co-Director, adding that its members "provide financing to mission-driven companies while also bringing a wealth of intellectual capital and industry experience to the table."

Investors' Circle is a network of over 225 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations, family offices and others who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy. Since 1992, Investors' Circle has facilitated the flow of over $134 million into more than 200 companies and small funds addressing social and environmental issues.

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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