seeking 1Mio Euro VC  for server-software (opt. infowork-flow) 
it has to do with internet and searches, too; but no competition with
google ;-)
the software is state of the art. 
there are first custommers. 
we will spend this money to extend our departments SM and RD in order
to stay leader in this arising market.

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Request for Question Clarification by xemion-ga on 20 May 2002 21:52 PDT

What information exactly do you want me to find?

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Clarification of Question by familyplan-ga on 21 May 2002 00:12 PDT

who can do such a investment?

If I understood correctly, you are looking for investors (you forgot
to state in which country in Europe) to fund the development of your
idea. For that, you have to market yourself - convince someone in
these high-tech disillusioned days that your project is worth
investing in and will enventually yield profits.

Before you'll go to each of these bodies mentioned here, you'll need a
business plan - see here tips on how to write a business plan -
www.howtowritebusinessplans.com

First, if you're a young entrepreneur, there are plenty of government
funding programs, in almost each European country - they will probably
will not amount to EUR 1M, but they're worth the try, and you can get
a grant to get started and then rely on funding from other bodies, it
is in many cases better to put your eggs in more than one basket.

Second, there's the private market. There are firms - such as Erikson,
Alcatel, VW, etc. - that hold sponsorship programs for the development
of new technologies. Other grants or funds for technology development
Be prepared with such companies to protect your project legally -
consult with a lawyer. If you're still a student, there are lawyers
that belong to the student union and will advice you on that.

Third, there are the investment houses and banks. You can find a list
here: http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Venture_Capital/?tc=1
http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Investing/
http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Venture_Capital/Resources_for_Entrepreneurs/Capital_Access_-_Financing/

Last but not least in the list of those who can do such an investment
is rich people who are not business people themselves or a bank. These
people can prove to be what you need, but it's may be harder to locate
them and interest them. Don't be afraid to push yourself and set
appointments with people you read about in the news.

Read mroe interesting tips here -
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jul2000/bk000724.htm
http://www.aip.org/tip/INPHFA/vol-6/iss-5/p31.pdf (beware: PDF)

You may also want to check out these sites:
http://www.entrepreneur-tips.com/
http://www.smallbusinesses-tips.com/
http://www.homeoffice-tips.com/
http://www.credit-tips.com/