Florida Investment Network

Entrepreneurs - How It Works

We have created a database of Florida investors who are regular investors in Florida startups and businesses requiring capital. Our site also gives you access to investors from our partner sites in New York, Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. We charge no commission and our rates are low, so the cost to you of finding investment can be as little as $149.

We offer a fast and easy process to get your business proposal in front of investors:

Step 1: Register as an Entrepreneur

The first step in reaching investors through the Florida Investment Network is to register. This involves answering a few questions about yourself in our one page registration form. It is free to register and the process only takes a few minutes. What are you waiting for? Register here.

Step 2: Create A Proposal

Once you have registered, you can then login and create an investment proposal. We don't ask you for a detailed business plan, only that you answer questions that investors need to know in order to do initial due diligence on your idea and your business. When you are ready to activate your proposal, a staff member will do a final review prior to releasing the proposal to investors.

Step 3: Find Matching Investors

Once your proposal is approved, our system will cross reference your proposal information with investor preferences to determine which investors should be notified about your proposal.

Step 4: Make Contact

Once your proposal is distributed to investors, you will be notified if an investor is interested in your proposal. Please be aware that we are a match-making service only. We receive no commissions so our rates for helping you find investors can remain low. Our system gives you access to contact information of interested investors, however, we do not become involved in due diligence, negotiations, or deal structuring between you and any interested investors.

Payment Options

Option 1 Submit your investment proposal for free using our Basic Services package. When our online matching service finds an investor interested in your opportunity, you can then contact the investor by upgrading to our Referral Services or Premium Services packages. Your proposal remains active for 180 days and all investor contacts are included in the price of the upgrade packages, no matter how many of them there are. Please Note: If you submit your investment proposal for free, it must be 100% anonymous.

Option 2 Alternatively you can pay an upfront fee for one of our two higher grade packages (Referral Services, Premium Services) and take advantage of our enhanced services. This will increase your chances of finding investment by allowing you easier and faster access to interested investors and the use of the many premium services discussed on our rates page.

Florida Investors

Florida > Lakeland

I am a trustee for a family trust looking to invest in profitable business's with good history. We have funds available for expansion, AR, capital improvements, ect. We are looking for an equity position in the company. We want to purchase the majority of the company within 5 years. This would be a good fit for an owner who is looking to retire soon. We prefer an asset purchase but would be open to a stock purchase.

$500,000 to $5,000,000

Florida > Longwood

Individual investor: finance/accounting professional in Central FL area looking to diversify investments as well as have the opportunity to participate in startups and small business; helping others while realizing a good return on capital. Post-graduate in Business/Accounting, 20 yrs experience as professional accountant from Big 4 through nuclear pharmacy and Fortune 15 telecom. Financial reporting experience can be provided as needed, as well as roll- up-my-sleeves financial consulting if warranted; level of involvement depends entirely upon the investment and the parties' preferences, ranging from hands-on to silent.

$1,000 to $50,000

Florida > Miami

43 years, married, Brazilian. Industrial director, MBA Degree (Business Administration), Electrical Engineer.

$5,000 to $100,000

Florida > Sarasota

I am a mid-30s, hungry investor located on the west coast of Florida, with ties to the northeast (tri-state area). My preference is to be involved (advisory or hands-on) in some capacity with the right investment and the right people, in order to leverage my skill-set and experience to best serve the company. My expertise is in financial markets, health care, technology, and operational and financial management. I have held CFO and COO titles in varying capacities, and my education is from a well-renowned institution. I have experience investing in individual companies as well as financial markets. I represent myself as the investor, but can also bring others into the fold for the proper opportunity.

$0 to $1,000,001

Florida > Miami

I am 42 years old and have worked in operations and business turnaround at both board and delivery management levels. I am married with a child and looking to move back to Miami with my family so am looking at worthwhile investments. I have invested in a number of businesses and currently run a successful business consultancy in the UK. I am expecting to have a hands on approach at the outset but want to make sure the business is staffed up to manage ongoing daily operations whilst I focus in on Mergers, Acquisitions and Agglomerations for the business.

$1,000,000 to $5,000,000

Florida > Miami

36, married, live in Miami. I have 2 masters degrees, first in geology and the second in international trade and transport. I’m a chartering manager in the dry bulk shipping industry.

$1,000 to $60,000

Florida > Clearwater

Currently I am a part time equity investment consultant to a Miami based hedge fund. I am also involved in entrepreneurial projects/ investments within the auto & consumer finance industries. Prior professional experience: Vice President at Goldman Sachs and Fortress Investment Group where I was an analyst specializing in the consumer and healthcare sectors. Prior to Goldman, I worked at Wellington Management a Boston based asset manager with over 800 Billion in assets under management. I have an MBA from Emory University with a specialization in finance. I have completed level 1&2 of the CFA exam.

$1 to $1,000,000

Florida > Boca Raton

Over 20 years experience in investing in small companies

$100,000 to $100,000,000