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What our members have to say...

"I am amazed to see the response from the investors who have shown the interest in my proposal. Till today I have received 4 positive reply for my project, and this is just because of your investment network. This is a really great platform for entrepreneurs to present their ideas in front of investors."
Shailendra Tendolkarsp - Serviced Apartments


Business Plan Tips

What Investors Are Looking For In A Plan

Investors - whether angels or VCs - are looking for the same things when reading a business plan. They want to know how big the opportunity is, whether this is the right team to exploit the opportunity, who the competition is, what the risks are, and why they can expect this team to implement successfully. Your job in writing the business plan is to address these questions convincingly and clearly.

Emphasize Your Real Strengths

Highlight what your team brings to the table. If your business hinges on a particular competency (for example, understanding the procurement process), your plan will be more persuasive if you explain in your plan that of your team members knows has expertise in this area. Rather than including generic resumes of team members, tailor the resumes to draw out the experience each member has that will make him or her a valuable contributor.

Get To The Point And Make It Clear And Comprehensive

Investors read a lot of business plans. A 20-page plan which clearly lays out your business is far more likely to be read than a 100-page plan. Today, some entrepreneurs use a 15 slide Power Point presentation. If your text is short and punchy, you won't need to repeat yourself, because the reader won?t be bogged down keeping ten chapters in their head. Reading the same thing over and over, even if it's worded differently, can get really tiring. If you try and be as precise and to the point as possible, people are more likely to want to read it.

Write In Plain English

If you can't explain your idea in clear and simple English, either you don't understand what you're talking about ("What is a transaction enabled atomic journaling database server, anyway?") or you haven't simplified the idea enough. Think, revise, and try again.

Get Rid Of The Hype

Yes, we know you will be the "premier insert product category here of the Internet, achieving 99% market penetration with 60% customer retention in 3 months." Your product will reach "new heights in customer experience through the use of personalization and one-to-one profiling and customization.? It will be "user friendly" because you will be creating a truly "ecstatic customer experience." It is a "quantum leap forward" in the marketplace for product category here. Um, yeah. Believe me, we've read it before. About a dozen times today, in fact. (And by the way, the phrase "quantum leap" really doesn't mean anything). Stick to a tight, simple explanation of your idea. Convince your reader you'll be the best because your idea is the best, not because you can string a dozen buzzwords together.

Use Quantifiable Information

In each section, try and back up your assertions with solid facts. Even if you are a new venture and cannot give specific figures on the performance of your business, quote figures for the industry or your competitors. These real figures carry more weight than your assumed projections and give more reality to your plan.

Choose A Huge Market

Especially in the internet world, investors are looking more at the market than at the detailed specifics of your financials. Choose a market that is big enough to be an obvious good opportunity. A business which targets teenage girls who listen to music and has a reasonable chance of capturing 90% of the girls that are online is a huge opportunity. A business which targets net-savvy SAAB mechanics who need prosthetic limbs is not.

Don't give more away than you want to

Be aware of who is reading your information, and never give away more information than you feel comfortable with. Do due diligence on anyone who you are dealing with. If you do need to reveal sensitive information, ask for a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to be signed.


Latest Investors

United Arab Emirates > Abu Zaby

$0 to $100,000

February 2, 2012

38 years old, married and living as an expat in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I have been in the financial markets the whole of my career, working as a sales person in the treasuries of commercial banks. I hold a B.Sc. from Mc Gill University in Canada and an MBA from the AUB in Lebanon I intend to be a silent investor, but involvement can be considered where value add is possible I am mostly an individual investor, occasionally may bring interest from others but all in moderate amounts, 50k - 100k dollars.

Jordan > Ajlun

$100,000 to $25,000,000

January 23, 2012

We are an investment company that is looking for start-ups or existing business with high growth potential. Not only can we help fund but we can provide a lot of support on numerous fronts for any growing business.

United Arab Emirates > Dubayy

$0 to $250,000

January 21, 2012

Several of the group members own and run businesses in different fields. We are certified accountants and investment portfolio managers in established organizations.

Kuwait > Hawalli

$1,000,000 to $10,000,000

January 21, 2012

Personal Information: 55 years old and based in Kuwait. Professional Experience: I am owner and CEO of a general trading & contracting firm. Education: Master’s degree in Art. Other Value-Adds: Experience in general trading export / import. Anticipated Involvement: Advisory.

Canada > Burnaby, BC

$100,000 to $150,000

January 15, 2012

I am a Canadian/Egyptian Professional Engineer, 57 years old, married with 4 kids: • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. • Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Texas, USA. • Affiliate Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Oregon, OR, USA. • Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, Canada. • Member of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, Cairo, Egypt. • Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. I have been living in Egypt since 2005. I have a lot of contacts in governmental and private companies in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Norway, Czech Republic, Italy, Israel, UK, USA and Canada. I was an agent for Norwegian and US companies in Egypt.

Egypt > Al Qahirah

$25,000 to $500,000

January 10, 2012

I am an investor with prime expertise in construction and real estate. We are looking to diversify our investment portfolio in diversified sectors.

United Arab Emirates > Abu Zaby

$100,000 to $5,000,000

January 4, 2012

I am the Head of Strategy and Performance at a large, well-respected diversified holding company in Abu Dhabi. We have a strong track record of investing in and growing early stage companies, and are on the lookout for high-potential investments in strategic industry segments.

Kuwait > Al Farwaniyah

$1,000 to $50,000

December 22, 2011

I am a university graduated with 7 years’ experience in airlines industry and couple of years in banking industry. Currently I am worker but also an individual angel investor for one social network services. I have successfully invested in a couple of projects earlier.

Saudi Arabia > Ar Riyad

$2,000 to $5,000

December 9, 2011

I am 25 and I live in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I currently work at Deloitte M.E. as a Consultant, specializing in Organizational Design and operational Excellence. I am a graduate from Kansas State University in the United States, I earned a degree in Business Management. I have no experience with investments, but I am keen to offer an individual the opportunity to get their idea off the ground and to see the fruits of the success. I anticipate my involvement to be mainly a silent investor, but am willing to be hands on, or provide some advice if asked to.

Lebanon > Beyrouth

$20,000 to $750,000

December 4, 2011

I am currently invested in quite a few fields, such as retail, telecom, food and beverage, and real estate. I like to invest in new companies whether it is to help them in their start up, or in PR. I can be considered as both, an individual investor, or part of an investment group (depending on the company and size of investment).

Egypt > Al Qahirah

$50,000 to $5,000,000

October 6, 2011

25 years experience in senior level leadership for start-up, early stage growth and global operation with international companies Very well-connected and able to bring the right team and capital for any situation. Very familiar with the needs for proper management and capital at early stage. Looking to invest funds, expertise and full/ part-time hands on engagement for any start up concept.

United Arab Emirates > Dubayy

$50,000 to $1,000,000

September 11, 2011

Entrepreneur - interested in telematics plan I was forwarded.

Kuwait > Al 'Asimah

$1,000 to $50,000

September 7, 2011

I am a 26 year old investor looking to invest in well thought out and researched business plans for value growth and income. I have a degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and over 3 years of professional experience in USA and Kuwait. My experience includes working in Global Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in New York, USA as well as working in Business Consulting and Corporate Finance at Protiviti in Kuwait. My degree of involvement in a proposed investment depends on the investment details, business plan and capabilities of the management overseeing its execution. At the end of the day, I want to maximize the return on my investment and do not mind taking on a very pro-active hands-on approach if required. Such matters as well as others will be further discussed once we are in contact.

Egypt > Al Qahirah

$100,000 to $1,000,000

September 1, 2011

I am at early thirties with Healthcare bachelor and MBA. Had built management consultant experience in Healthcare, consumer goods and Technology with core focus in strategy, sales and marketing. Experience in several markets including Middle East and Europe. Held a management consultant role in Top tier consulting firm then claimed the role of strategy manager on middle east and north africa Our clear added value and support is at strategic planning , marketing and operational excellence. We are a group of investors yet do have potential for individual investment.

Spain > palli1@gmail.com

$5,000,000 to $500,000,000

August 29, 2011

We fund projects and publicly traded companies We fund companies through the purchase of their shares based on a small discount off a volume weighted average price formula. The Company controls the timing and amount of each requested draw down, usually based on fifteen trading day periods. Our funding agreements are not complicated and we can usually close within two weeks. In the last 12 months our funds have signed 22 commitments in fourteen different countries to invest in non controlling direct equity interest into the following sectors: Banking, Energy, Media, Steel Mills, Flour, Sugar, Cement, Mining, Real Estate, Communications, Construction, Technology and Infrastructure.

Bahrain > Asamah

$50,000 to $3,000,000

August 21, 2011

My name is Muhammed Suhail. I am the Business Manager for the Investment Company based in Bahrain. We are a well known group of companies, with investments managed around the world. Our plan is to focus and invest on capital intensive projects, especially in the Hotel, Industrial, Educational units and other prospective projects. We also welcome international brands to have fund their expansion in the MENA region with our expertise and international presence. Our intention is to invest in prospective projects, i.e. capital intensive, whereby the company shall own major or entire portion of the investment. Thanking and looking forward for valuable response from investment opportunities, and to take the discussion to the next level.

Egypt > Al Jizah

$500,000 to $3,000,000

August 15, 2011

38 years old-divorced with one kid-lives in cairo- egypt producer of cinema movies and tv drama-owner and executive producer in my company ''Elzoghby art production'' graduated from Cairo Univercity-buis adminstration family buiss is producing and distrebuting films experience 18 yrs in the field indvidual investment

United Kingdom > Wimbledon

$10,000 to $50,000

August 4, 2011

Young dynamic and highly successful entrepreneur with a number of successful companies in the Arts,Media, Technology, Real Estate & Retail space. Looking for high value - exciting opportunities with a young team who need direction and capital. With my networks and relationships and various industry knowledge I can assist to turnaround/ take to success new concepts.

United Arab Emirates > Dubayy

$100,000 to $250,000

July 7, 2011

I am from Australia - I am hard working and well organized person. I would l like to invest my funds with Green Eco Environment friendly projects or in to construction sector in Australia, Africa and Middle East. I have know-how with light steel famed buildings (low cost housing, villas, commercial buildings, (manufacturing and marketing sector) and with green solution (recycling processes, etc).

United States > NJ

$10,000,000 to $50,000,000

July 5, 2011

Kindly send us proposals ranging from $10 Million to $50 Million for Equity Investment in the Manufacturing, Energy, Infrastructure & Realty Sectors. We also invite proposals for Machine & Equipments Lease finance & Debt Finance at lower rates. Please send complete audited financials and Detail project reports for FDI, Equity Investment and External Commercial Borrowings.



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