I am looking for an Angel investor for a very fast growing highly competitve business.?

My small business is looking for working capital to grow and expand. I heard about a resource group of people and individuals called Angel Investors. I was wondering if anyone could direct me in the way of finding an Angel Investor.

Business 2.0 http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/28/magazine... has a very good article on angel investors, what they typically look for, what kind of investments they support, etc.

You may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart:

Angel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org
Angel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com
Band of Angels http://www.bandangels.com
Common Angels http://www.commonangels.com
Keiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com
Launchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com
New World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com
New York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com
Robin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)

Best thing to do is a Google search for "Angel Investors" and "Venture Capital"

Angels are generally private investors who invest in very early stage companies. Angels are usually experts in the field of the companies they invest in and, generally, like to be involved as a mentor.

Angel money usually comes after your credit cards, home equity loans and family and friends.

Angels must be accredited investors, meaning they must have a certain annual income (I think it is $200K, but it might be $150K) and net worth (over a million, I think).

An angel will want to see a business plan.

Also, ann angel will want a term sheet, which quotes valuation and various governance issues.

You need a lawyer to help with a term sheet.

It is usually recommended to not clutter up your capital structure with too many angels, as it could hinder your ability to get investments from venture capitalists.

In your area, there are likely angel networks, groups of angels that share information and often invest together.

I suggest you google angels - Seattle (for example) and see what you come up with. Another option is to call your local college's school of busines and see if someone there can help you.

Jack