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Local Angel Investment Groups

For entrepreneurs looking to start a brand new business you may have come across the term angel investor or angel investor groups and not been entirely sure what they are or how they can help you start your new business. Angel Investor Groups are simply private investors who have formed themselves into investment groups or investment clubs so that they can invest more money into new businesses than they could if they were operating on their own.

Typically investors can be grouped into the different levels of capital they are willing to invest. Friends, Family and Personal investment generally sits in the lower end of the scale, investment from these groups of people are normally lower than what investment organisations can typically invest into a business. Therefore, (personal reasons aside) this form of investment may not be completely suitable for your own circumstances as you may require more money to launch your new business properly.

At the higher end of the scale you have venture capital companies who typically invest very large sums of money into new businesses. However, these companies generally don’t bother investing in smaller business start-ups as they are looking for large profits. So if you’re not looking for a huge investment backer then you can probably forget about Venture Capital firms as they won’t be interested in your proposition.

Sitting in the middle, plugging the gap between friends and family investors and venture capital firms are the angel investor groups who will typically invest a wide range of finance levels into business start-ups. Working with angel investment groups can be beneficial to an entrepreneur as it is possible that you will gain access to additional knowledge, experience and help from the investor. These forms of partnerships can work out well for all parties involved in the business.

Entrepreneurs – Find angel investor groups to help fund your business .

Investors - Browse through various start-up business proposals.


Latest Investors

South Africa > Gauteng

R50,000 to R100,000

February 3, 2012

I am a businessman looking for products/projects that are ready to go to market but don't have the financial means to do so.

South Africa > Western Cape

R100,000 to R10,000,000

February 2, 2012

Investment group looking for innovative products and solutions to expand its portfolio of value add services for the local market.

South Africa > Western Cape

R0 to R1,000,000

February 1, 2012

I currently looking for a profitable business to invest on/hands on in other areas than food and beverage.

South Africa > Gauteng

R50,000 to R500,000

February 1, 2012

I am a succesful businessman looking for good investment opportunties. I have an MBA from UCT and UCLA and have had 18 years experience in technology and property related businesses. I have a signficant network both within South Africa and abroad and would like to bring these to an entreprenuer along with funding.

South Africa > Western Cape

R300,000 to R5,000,000

February 1, 2012

I am a registered accountant and regulated business broker operating in South Africa and also partner with associates in the UK. Our job is to facilitate the sale and purchase of business entities in those countries. We evaluate projects and businesses on behalf of investors and handle the purchase of shares in start up businesses or going concerns. If you are interested in using a fully regulated business broker to assist in the sale of your business or to access venture capital funds from our investors, I will gladly assist. We do charge a fee, payable by the seller, which ranges from 5% to 10% depending on the size of the transaction. Commission only gets paid on completed transactions. I can be contacted for preliminary discussions during working hours. Our investors will generally not look at businesses or projects that deliver less than 30% per annum return on investment.

Italy > San Donato Milanese (MI)

R0 to R500,000

January 31, 2012

I am currently employed as a Manager in the Oil and Gas Industry, with background in Quality Management Systems related to Engineering and Design, degree qualified in Business Management looking at investing as an individual and from a family trust. I would expect to be a silent partner; besides areas of interest I am especially interested in partnerships within Engineering related investment ventures. I do not exlude an active partnership with the right entrerpreneur.

South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal

R2,000 to R5,000

January 31, 2012

I AM 20 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE NO INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE BUT IM INTRESTED IN INVESTING BUSINESS AS A YOUNG PERSON WHO WANT TO BE SUCCESSFULL IN LIFE. I AM CURRENTLY DOING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERIND AT UMFOLOZI COLLEGE , I AM A PERSON WHO LIKE TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY FOR HIMSELF LIKE SELLING AND INVESTING IN SOME SMALL BUSINESSES HERE IN KWAZULUNATAL.

South Africa > Western Cape

R50,000 to R250,000

January 31, 2012

I am married living in Cape Town, South Africa. I have been a fund manager in the asset management industry for the past 15 years. I have been in other smaller venture capital business on consultancy basis which had a property-and-related bias. As part of this venture and my involvement in asset management, I have gained exposure to Islamic Finance and that is the focal point of my investment methodology. Coming from a corporate background, I was involved in all levels of management, and where necessary, will offer this expertise where required. The idea is to have limited involvement and expect the expertise to be already available in the business. The idea is to rather consult than totally hands-on.

South Africa > Gauteng

R100,000 to R500,000

January 30, 2012

I am currently employed as a consultant and as such in semi retirement. I have a background in metals and minerals geology and most recently marketing. I have equity investment portfolios but no business investment to date. I am looking at investing as an individual and from a family trust. I would expect to be a silent partner as long as well established business controls are in place. Besides areas of interest I am especially interested in partnerships in farming investment ventures where an investor partners with land owners and there is an agreed operating business plan put in place

India > Gandhidham

R2,000,000 to R4,000,000

January 28, 2012

I am a practicing Chartered Accountant. Our group specialises in the mining and plastic reprocessing industries.

South Africa > Gauteng

R1,000 to R20,000

January 27, 2012

I am young single professional looking to assist people to achieve their dreams by investing in them and being a silent partner depending on the venture. I have setup two businesses successfully in IT consulting and have subsequently pulled out of both for the thrill of a new challenge.

Nigeria > ILORIN

R10,000 to R50,000

January 26, 2012

I AM A FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDER AND ALSO INTO REAL ESTATE. I HAVE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING),I HAVE 8 YEARS POST GRADUATION EXPERIENCE ALL IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. I LIVE A QUIET LIFE AND LOVE MEETING PEOPLE

South Africa > Gauteng

R50,000 to R100,000

January 26, 2012

I am a young male with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I am a product manager for the biggest company in our industry in South Africa. I am looking to invest in a well established company that provides quick ROI's

South Africa > Eastern Cape

R10,000 to R100,000

January 25, 2012

I a 36 year old investor intersted in real estate investments with high yield

South Africa > Gauteng

R50,000 to R1,000,000

January 25, 2012

26 year old actuary working for a life insurance company in johannesburg. I have been involved in businesses in both the mining and agricultural sectors. My family runs successful private health businesses. I would take on a hands-on or advisory role.

South Africa > Gauteng

R10,000 to R500,000

January 25, 2012

Have cash available

South Africa > Gauteng

R2,000,000 to R20,000,000

January 24, 2012

32 year old married Venture Capitalist based in Johannesburg South Africa. I hold investments in a string of ventures notably in the green energy sector. I hold a Bcom.Hons in Finance and Investments and have experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, business rescue and corporate governance. I am individual investor with a hands on/advisory approach but would accomodate a silent investment.

South Africa > Gauteng

R50,000 to R1,000,000

January 23, 2012

39 years old, married. IT-manager. Wants to be hands-on

South Africa > Eastern Cape

R1,000,000 to R50,000,000

January 23, 2012

Buzz Friday aged 52 commuting between Gauteng and Eastern Cape South Africa. Executive Director of a Business Brokerage and also a shareholding in IT Companies. Extensive Marketing, Financial and Tax experience. Specialise in Business Strategy and Capital Raising. Can be hands on (operations) or perform an advisory role. Individual Investor or group investor

South Africa > Gauteng

R1,000 to R500,000

January 23, 2012

I am an individual investor looking to be involved in dynamic and exiting business opportunity. I have a passion for entrepreneurs but don’t have the time needed to dedicate myself to starting a business. I am looking for a silent involvement in the business venture either startup or as a going concern. I am interested in taking an equity stake in the business as well as a debt stake depending on the requirements of the company. I currently am employed with a large South African based bank. I have a B.com in economics and accounting with honours in economics. I am currently in the process of completing my M.com in Finance.



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