Raising Capital through International Angel Investors and Angels Investment Networks
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Los Angeles, CA, October 6, 2006 --(PR.COM)--
Icon Angels research publishes its experiences on the process of raising funds through
international angel investors and angel investment networks.
Los Angeles, CA, October 06, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Funding early stage companies through angel
investments has been a widely used financing channel in the United States for many years. Not to
be outdone, the rise in angel investing in both Europe and Asia since the start of this decade
has certainly benefited many local new innovative firms. However, according to Icon Angels, there
is still a fear amongst individual investors moving their capital across borders. The founder of
Icon Angels, Ozan Isinak believes that this is a very real fear for many individual investors as
there can be many unforeseen market risks such as unfamiliarity of the marketplace, inability of
individual investors to conduct proper due diligence work, and the complexity of laws and
regulations in different countries.
Mr. Isinak is quick to point out the value of his companies’ services to investors and
companies seeking financing on an international platform. He explains that seeking
international funds from international investors can be a very different and awakening
experience for those who are not familiar with the industry. There are several key points all
parties must follow such as:
- Both parties must be certain that they are making a deal with legitimate
parties. In this age of political volatility, it is essential that everyone is dealing
with the right person.
- All parties must make sure to complete a strict due diligence exercise
before making decisions.
- It is always a benefit to any investors or company (whether on an
international or local platform) to have their business plan and financials
certified by an internationally recognized institution such as banks or law firms.
“It adds tremendous credibility and increases the comfort level of many investors.”
- It is important for companies to be realistic in their forecasts.
International investors tend to be more ‘reactionary’ and will dismiss a great
business model if they feel that the management is too optimistic with growth
figures.
In essence, Mr. Isinak recommends that both angel investors and companies go through
established services such as Icon Angels whose responsibility is to help reduce these
risks so as to bring out the true potential of international investing.
Icon Angels (www.iconangels.com) is a private community of angel investors who share
a distinct fortitude towards investing into entrepreneurship on a global scale.
The company started its operation in the summer of 2006 and has already signed one
transcontinental angel investment deal while working on dozens more. Due to the
very volatile nature of angel investing across borders, the company provides the
tools, the technology, the know-how, and the hands-on guidance so that its member
investors can lower investment risks as well as the cost of performing due diligence.
The unique, practical, and direct involvement with the investment process has helped
Icon Angels close a financial gap by allowing both investors and entrepreneurs ensure
a high partnership success rate.
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