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"I recently came across your site while browsing the internet, I have a recruitment company which will be 4 years in business in Feb 08. We are looking to expand and need to find an investor. I signed up on your site last week and paid my subscription last Friday. Since then I have had contact from 3 very eager investors and am confident of securing the finance I need to expand and grow my business. I just wanted to thank your company as I find this to be a very professional and worthwhile site. I was reluctant to pay the €149 subscription to the site last week as I was worried that I may never hear from anyone but I was proved wrong and the site is working better than anticipated. Feel free to add this to any testimonial page you may have as it’s a fantastic concept and service you offer and it works. "
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Entrepreneur FAQ
What is the Australian Investment Network? The Australian Investment Network is an online platform designed to connect entrepreneurs (looking for growth or start-up capital) and angel investors (looking for investment opportunities). The Australian Investment Network is unique in that it offers a local, national and global platform with partner networks across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. The Australian Investment Network is continually growing, developing and updating its extensive database of angel investors. What is an Angel Investor? Originally, the term “angel” was coined to refer to the people who financed Broadway plays when all else failed. Today this term has become common among the investment community to refer to a high net-worth individual that invests their own personal funds in various businesses. In Australia, it is estimated that there are well over 200,000 potential angel investors that annually invest approximately $500 million in Australian businesses and currently own over $1 billion in existing equity. This represents roughly 7% of what the banks are investing. As well, statistics show that this figure trumps that of venture capital lending. The Australian labour market and productivity centre estimates that angel investments have financed approximately twice as many firms as any other form of external equity investment, including institutional venture capital.
Who is a typical Angel Investor? Angel investors are often retired entrepreneurs or executives, who may be interested in angel investing for reasons that go beyond pure monetary return. These include wanting to keep abreast of current developments in a particular business arena, mentoring another generation of entrepreneurs, and making use of their experience and networks on a less-than-full-time basis. Thus, in addition to funds, angel investors can often provide valuable management advice and important contacts. What is the difference between an Angel Investor and a Venture Capital firm? Angels make their own decisions as opposed to a board or group of people making a decision for investors that have pooled money together. Angels tend to be more involved in the businesses that they invest in and provide assistance in ways that venture capital firms do not. Angels typically do not own as large a stake in the company as a venture capital firm would. Another benefit of being an angel investor is the reception of certain tax incentives from investing in Australian controlled small businesses. How much does it cost? You have two payment options: The Investor Referral Fee and The Premium Service Fee. More information can be found on Our Rates Page. Please note there are no further fees or commissions to be paid. Why isn’t it free of charge? Many people have asked us why we charge entrepreneurs for the service. Firstly we are running a commercial enterprise and don’t get any public funding, so we need to cover our admin and promotion costs, pay staff to check your submission and pay for the upkeep of the website. Secondly we are providing a valuable service to the entrepreneurs who need the much needed to support to get their ideas in front of investors. To set up a serious business with outside funding you do need to be prepared to spend some money. The fee is very low compared to other companies in the industry who will often charge around 5% of the amount you wish to borrow. Do I have to pay for every contact? No, both the Investor Referral Fee and The Premium Service Fee give you to access to the contact details of ALL the investors who wish to contact you. Your proposal remains active for 90 days and all investor contacts are included in this period. You do not need to pay for each contact. Why don’t you take a success fee instead? If you think of Angel Investment Network as the funding equivalent of an online dating agency it makes more sense. You wouldn’t expect a dating agency to only get paid if and when you marry the partner you found on their site. They wouldn’t be able to find you or know you were getting married without employing a private detective! Likewise we can’t hope to individually track everyone who enters their idea over the internet. Often all we have is an email address for you. Plus we have no control over how good your idea is and therefore your likelihood of finding an Angel. There may be a few Angel groups who don’t charge upfront, but they heavily screen incoming ideas and reject about 90% of them, which means most people are left without a chance of connecting with Angels. How do I pay the Premium Service Fee? First you have to submit an investment proposal. After you save your proposal you will be directed to your member’s area. There will be a link above your proposal to pay the Premium Service Fee via credit/debit card or PayPal. How do I know if my proposal has been received? You will know that your proposal has been received if it appears in the list of "Active Proposals" in your member's area. If there are no proposals in your member's area then you will need to resubmit your proposal. Always write your proposal in another programme and cut and paste to avoid the page timing out. Why isn’t my proposal appearing in the list of recent proposals? If you have just submitted your proposal, it is probably because we haven’t approved it yet. We have to read and activate each proposal before it is released to the investors. Alternatively it may be because you have just edited your proposal, which means that it is removed from the system until we reapprove it. Does my company have to be established? No, we accept projects at every stage of development – from ideas to start-up companies to mature businesses. Even if your project is still an idea, it could still be of interest to the investors. They might even have the relevant knowhow and expertise to get the ball rolling. Is there a maximum/minimum investment? No, our investors are interested in projects ranging from a few thousand dollars to millions of dollars. Are the contact requests automated? No, all the contact requests you receive are from investors who have read your investment proposal and decided they want to discuss your project in more detail. Who are the investors on this website? The investors on our website have been compiled from databases of angel investors, company directors and private investment groups. They also include individual investors who have registered in the hope of finding investment opportunities. Our database is continually expanding with new investors looking to invest in companies like yours. How much information should I include in my proposal? If you are worried about confidentiality we would advise you not to give away too many details in your proposal. Try and write enough to get the investors interested in your project without revealing the key ideas. After you pay the Referral Fee or Premium Service Fee we will give you a free NDA document, which you can get all the potential investors to sign before presenting your idea in full. How is my privacy protected? The site was developed using proprietary database management tools and a secure server is used to assure that no one sees your business or personal information. Your information is not offered to any third party for any purposes and is guaranteed to be kept confidential and private. Why should I use this service? As an entrepreneur, you are already aware of the growing resistance of banks in Australia to finance small business. It is virtually impossible to obtain financing without having secured assets, providing personal guarantees, etc, etc. Angel investors are the logical source to provide financing to small business. With $1 billion invested annually in Australia and growing all the time, the main obstacle is locating and presenting your idea to this large group of investors. The Australian Investment Network allows an entrepreneur to:
a) Find a source of capital.
b) Find an experienced investor that can provide guidance and support.
c) Make it all come together in a fast and efficient way.
How will I attract the attention of potential investors? When dealing with an angel investor, at the very least your proposal should address the following:
- How much money do you need?
- Why do you need it?
- When do you need it?
- What are you willing to give up to get it?
- When and how can you pay it back?
Investors need your answers to these questions before they will even consider helping you. They are not looking for "pipe dreams" or unprofessional sounding proposals. They expect a reasonably sound business plan as well as an understanding from entrepreneurs that an investor is not going to just blindly hand over significant sums of money with no strings attached whatsoever. They may be angels but there are limits to what they are prepared to do. How can I pay if I don't have a credit card? If you are unable to or feel uncomfortable using a credit card, you can pay by PayPal, MoneyBookers or bank transfer. If you want to pay by PayPal there is a link above your proposal. If you want to pay by MoneyBookers or bank transfer, send us an email and we will give you our account details. Why am I being asked to pay again? You have to pay the Referral Fee or Premium Service Fee for every proposal you submit. Due Diligence Please be aware that after the initial match has been made it is the entrepreneur's responsibility to carry out diligence on the investor. Please inform us of any suspicious behaviour. I have other questions, who do I contact? Contact us by email: admin@australianinvestmentnetwork.com
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Latest Investors
Australia > Victoria
$100,000 to $500,000
July 28, 2010
Looking for a tourism, manufacturing or retail proposal with the capacity
to draw in excess of 60,000 people through its front door.I have an
existing tourism business that presently draws 60,000 people to its site
and l am seeking to support a new project to run adjacent to this
business.Ideally your proposal would compliment an Animal Park and
Mini-Golf complex.Primarily my market is International holiday makers and
domestic families looking to have a fun and relaxing time whilst in the
region, l can provide land and depending on your needs can assist in
the building of the infrastructure to 500,000.
Australia > Western Australia
$5,000 to $200,000
July 26, 2010
I am a senior professional civil engineer, with good business acumen. I
have advanced project management skills and experience.
I relate to hardworking, honest individuals. I have broad interests.
I would find it hard not to be actively involved in a project that included
my own investment and would be a potential strong contributor to its
overall success.
Australia > New South Wales
$20,000 to $500,000
July 25, 2010
Married, 57 Bellevue Hill, Sydney, Australia.
B.Com, Higher Diploma, Bus Data processing, Chartered Accountant
Currently Chief Executive of Optivance 360 (business consulting), and
executive director of iVisual International.
Past senior roles include former international chief executive officer of
Expense Reduction Analysts (largest cost containment consultancy of
its kind in the world in 30 countries), founder and retired partner in
Gruzd Zets & Co chartered accountants.
Vast experience as a director of professional service firms, automotive,
IT, internet, mining and metallurgy, health industry, travel industry,
logistics and more.
Former director of South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and
regional president. Member of several professional committees.
Broad experience in corporations law, corporate governance and
business management, financial management.
Interested in helping business achieve their potential. Strong network.
Australia > Western Australia
$0 to $20,000
July 25, 2010
Private Investor- looking at silent investments
Australia > Queensland
$0 to $10,000
July 22, 2010
Young investor interested in all things business and information technology.
Australia > Victoria
$5,000 to $10,000
July 22, 2010
I am a 23 year old new investor looking to extend my portfolio of
investments with new, developing and exciting ventures. I am currently
situated in Melbourne, Australia, employed as a Technology Consultant.
My educational background is in Commerce and Engineering (IT). I am
relatively new to investing but have a unrivaled passion and work ethic to
add value to companies. I am interested in being a silent investor with my
position changing as my experience in ventures grows.
South Africa > DARNALL
$200,000 to $1,000,000
July 21, 2010
Owners of a highly successful Financial business operating in North
Coast, South Africa wishing to invest in egg production in suitable areas.
We would be a hands-on Egg production facility and we would be an
individual investor initially, then looking for finance to expand the
business. Looking for areas that would demand this product, a good
indication and location would be the country that imports eggs, the
location would be around sea-level in order to have the right conditions
to produce the eggs. Ideally the area of demand and the area of
production be situated in close proximity to each other.
Accurate Investment value can only be determined on market demand.
Volumes from the area will indicate which size of plant to put in as this
is purchased as a whole and complete ready for production facility.
Australia > Victoria
$1,000 to $100,000
July 20, 2010
Mechanical engineer by profession and working as factory
manager in a manufacturing firm, wanting to invest (Any manufacturing)
industries preferably.
Australia > Victoria
$50,000 to $150,000
July 19, 2010
I am an experienced sales and marketing General Manager, who has
worked successfully with two business partners in the last 10 years.
Those businesses were in the Sales Training & Property development
areas, where the capital invested was up to $1m. I have worked at IBM,
Optus & British Telecom, but my real passion now is in building small
business with like minded people. I have good funding contacts as well
as a strong desire to be involved in the sale and marketing of the
business. I am a good salesman, with a principle-based negotiation
philosophy. I am 45 years old, tertiary qualified (economoics &
accounting), grew up in Melbourne and have contacts nationwide,
married with two sons and live in Hawthorn, Melbourne. I see my
involvement as being as an individual investor ready to put his shoulder
to the wheel and build further momentum in the business.
Australia > New South Wales
$1,000 to $50,000
July 19, 2010
Individual investor, looking for any investment I can see a good future in.
Australia > Victoria
$0 to $10,000,000
July 19, 2010
An entrepreneur based in Melbourne, who loves working to develop and
capitalise on start up opportunities.
Australia > Victoria
$1,000 to $300,000
July 18, 2010
I'm 33 year old GP looking for some exciting new investment
opportunities, with a potential hands on approach if required.
Looking forward to your ideas.
Australia > Victoria
$1,000,000 to $3,000,000
July 17, 2010
Currently own a business in South Africa for mining
supply. We have been involved in supplying to the Crushing and Milling
sectors of various minging industries since 1996.
I am 47 years old. My family migrated to Australia two years ago. I
would like to look at a new investment opportunity to have another of my
business here in Victoria. I have a Master degree in mechanical
engineering, and would look forward to another successful business.
Provisionally I am considering at Car dealer area, a Watch store, or a
mining supply company. I feel it might be approperate to join in a
partnership with one of the well established business.
Australia > New South Wales
$2,000 to $75,000
July 17, 2010
Currently living in Sydney working in a Gov role and run my own
business part time.
Interested in Real estate, finance and share trading.
Looking for a new investment opportunity being either hands-on, silent
or part time involvement.
Australia > Victoria
$1,000,000 to $5,000,000
July 17, 2010
Male, 45, Married with kids, Moved to Australia 22 years ago from China
Large corporate experience in supply chain, marketing, import/export,
business strategy, project management, investment evaluation. Being
an independent management consultant to large companies for last 5
years.
MBA, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, CPIM
Limited investment experience
Able to add value in business management, Chinese market knowledge,
ability to bring in other investors.
Prefer to maintain advisory capacity in business
Invest individually or with friends
Australia > Western Australia
$1,000 to $20,000
July 15, 2010
Individual investor, looking for any investment I can see a good future in.
Australia > Tasmania
$10,000 to $50,000
July 15, 2010
Im 24, single and living in Tasmania, currently an assistant manager
in a large locally owned retail organization, completed diploma in
front line management and cert 3 in retail. Never really invested
before, looking for something I can be passionate about.
Australia > Victoria
$10,000 to $50,000
July 14, 2010
I am based in Melbourne. I currently
have 2 businesses one very successful restaurant bar and an Events,
live branding and Production business of which I am a the Managing
Director of the Lab Creative.
I am keen to explore further investment opportunities of which I would
consider acting in an advisory position and or hands-on dependent on
the opportunity.
I look forward to considering your proposal.
Australia > Victoria
$2,000,000 to $50,000,000
July 14, 2010
Financial Group est. 1998. Specialist expertise in monetising systems
& products for substantial profit. Extensive Licensing & Branding
development experience, as example, developed brand new product &
brought to market in August 09, achieved $25M in sales over five months.
Australia > New South Wales
$100 to $15,000
July 13, 2010
I am a young investor looking for a good opportunity that can benefit
from my past experience, time and money.
I am currently an experienced Oracle Financials Consultant and have
been working on some of the major financial projects in Australia for the
last 3 years. Previous to that for 5 years I was working for one of the
australia's big 4 banks in various roles.
My hobbies:
I love to build CMS and shopping websites on the weekends
Go Karting, martial arts and chess.
I have a lot of contacts in the finance and recruitment industry. I have
helped other small businesses outsource certain tasks (data entry,
telesales, telemarketing, information gathering, research etc..) to teams
overseas.
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