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Investment Tips

Invest in what you know

Most angel investors have at some time owned and run their own business in a specific industry. It is important to invest in things you feel comfortable with. However, it is also important to have an open mind and review opportunities that have the same underlying principles, but may be in an area of business that you are unfamiliar with. If you are a good business manager, then you should be able to make a qualified decision based on the viability of any attractive business model.

Are you investing in the person or the company?

Remember, most small businesses grow by the driving force and inspiration of the founder/owner. Get to know the owner of the business. You must feel at ease with who they are and how they do business.

High risk equals high returns

Every business investment opportunity is unique and some offer greater rewards and risks than others. The nature of angel investing is, by definition, high risk. Since you will likely be presented with several opportunities from this website, look for deals you feel comfortable with and remember, ROI can be much higher than with traditional investments.

Look for passion and vision

An entrepreneur without passion and vision is on the road to failure. Entrepreneurs need these attributes to be successful while you need to recognize it in order to seize an opportunity when you see it.

Take your time with due diligence

Always complete your own research and investigation on any investment proposal. Business plans can be packed full of numbers and data and appear very appealing but sometimes the data is unrealistic. It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure reasonability.

Always think Win/Win

If any party in a deal starts to get greedy, it is bound to fail. People want to have honest partners that have the companies best interest at heart. Whether it is the initial investment negotiation or the operation of the company, always try to find a deal that is great for both sides.

Make sure your deal is in writing

Always have your lawyer prepare or review the investment/shareholder agreement and clearly outline what your responsibilities are to the business. Nothing is worse than resentment building because of what the Entrepreneur "thought" you were to contribute to a deal.

Recent Proposals

Real Estate - 26 Unit Development in a high demand market

26 Unit Ottawa Area Development, 30% return + initial investment on 24 month term

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$250,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$50,000

Large grain farm in Montana - 35,000 acres

Investors earn 12.3% annual return. Half of annual profits will be paid to investors, the other half reinvested into farm for future growth.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$5,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$1,000,000

Innovative Google Cloud Office Furniture Catalogs Specification for Architects & Interior Designers

BiSemA, online office furniture space layout specification services for architects, interior designers & specifiers. Currently, the furniture catalog is distributed by DVD/download. Bringing catalog online present better to sell, save time & money.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$250,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$100,000

Bison Zero to a Milllion

The demand for a healthier alternative to commercially raised beef is growing. Bison fits the criteria beautifully as they are raised as naturally as possible and the market is outgrowing the production. More Bison ranches are needed now.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$5,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$250,000

Loan

Ready to sell in the US APR is the manufacturer of the G CAN®, a new, patented, advanced portable refuelling system that eliminates overflow, spillage and lifting https://youtu.be/MueHT7bCIDI We received EPA certification & US production ready

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$2,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$500,000

A multi-fold, vertically integrated esports company, with competitive social gaming at its core.

Alpha North is a global innovator in the Esports sector. Alpha owns and operates different Esports assets among them, the first dedicated Esports arena in Canada along side a state-of-the-art 18 wheel Mobile Gaming Truck. IPO end of 2019.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$3,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$50,000

Buying small cap businesses (2-15m) rollup

My business partner and I buy cash flowing businesses with leverage at 3 to 4x ebitda multiples, roll up synergistic businesses and then flip them for large multiples. We are extremely hands on in order to improve operations and earnings throughout.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$1,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$200,000

Auxilia Seed Funding

SaaS based company in the US, that will ultimately be Global. Technology serving the Non-Profit industry, where the TAM is 7.5 Billion dollars. Donor Management software, marketing plug-in, merchant services. Heavy on BI and eventually AI.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$1,500,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$150,000

Tire investment opportunity partnership

We are a new start up company which distributes tires across Canada. We have 3 main factories behind us who we directly represent. From Passenger Car light truck to heavy haul semi trailer tires. We just brought on an Ag line of tires as well.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$70,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$50,000

New Mobile App for Planning Events

TurnOut is the NEW app for organizing your social event. Create an invite, chat with invitees and share media during your private event. Looking for something to do tonight? TurnOut shows public events that are happening around you anywhere you go.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$500,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$250,000

Secured Bond against assets and trade receivables

Raising capital by security bonds, for lock in period of 3 year at 6.75% to be secured at first place against trade receivables and equipment financing and subordinate debt against real estate.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$17,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$50,000

Manufacturing Investment Opportunity

Expanding our production capacity and offering high end finishing of our proprietary building products requires capital for equipment and working capital. Revenue currently over $2 million with $30 million opportunities quoted with more projects spec

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$2,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$50,000

100k for 25% of company

A revolutionary wood pellets system that brings your wood pellets inside your house with a simple push of a button. No more bags, no more plastic and 24/7 access to wood pellets without going outside.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$100,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$25,000

Residential Development

Residential construction of 56 units.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$13,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$2,000,000

Retired horses for veterans and first responders with PTSD

I'm looking for funding and grants in order to start an Equine assisted therapy ranch.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$1,700,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$50,000

Real Estate - Quick Return

Our liquid cash exceeds worst case scenario for rehab material and trade labour (plumber, electrician, HVAC) and expected contingency reserve. The timeframe to complete the project would be approximately 8-10 weeks.....

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$150,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$150,000

AHI Opportunities Fund - Agritech Real Estate

Acquire and develop, operate, hold and/or opportunistically sell federally compliant purpose built agritech facilities within a master planned community with dedicated space to licensed professionals, business and corporations.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$120,000,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$500,000

Be part of our International expansion, while owning part of a station!

Own part of a Natural Gas Station!! Long term commitments in place! Based on a $50,000 investment investor will get all money back in 6 months plus 20% interest and then over 100k more over next 5 years minimum! Plus get great stock options!!

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$800,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$10,000

Equity Ownership with Design Build Company

The company is profitable and we are scaling up. We are seeking equity shareholders in order to prepare for the commencement of 2 projects next year which have a value of $55,000,000. Profits are expected to be 15%.

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$1,500,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$25,000

Money Service Business Investment Opportunity

Our licensed money service business is growing daily. Incoming inquiries for financial products are intensifying to the point of critical mass. This is one scalable e-commerce business not to miss!

AMOUNT REQUESTED
$600,000

MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$300,000

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