Hi! What you need to do is submit your plan to Tech Coast Angels. They
are the leading angel investment group in Southern California (they're
actually three different groups which share deal flow). Once you enter
their process, they will pre-screen you, have you meet with a
volunteer screening committee, and then, if you make it through those
steps, have you present to the full group. Their URL is
www.techcoastangels.com, which will give you all the information you
need about the group, plus their online application form. In
parallel, you might want to apply to other groups as well, if you
think you meet their qualifications. The best list of serious groups
for you is at: www.angelcapitalassociation.org/directory.cfm#california.
Now, all that said, you should realize that only a very small
percentage of companies that seek angel funding actually get it. The
success rate is probably less than one in ten, unfortunately. This
means that you should set your heart on angel money. If at all
possible, you should continue to bootstrap things, because the more
advanced the company is (product actually shipping, positive reviews,
cashflow breakeven, profitable...) the better chance you have of
getting funding. Good luck! |
