Start-up Ideas for sale
We all know the TV show called the Dragons Den where Future Entrepreneurs get the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of rich investors ready to part with their money.
So, where can a creative South African with a stunning business idea and no money find such an investor?
We’ve got good news and bad news.
The good news is that investors like that actually do exist in South Africa.
Investment Network connects South African Entrepreneurs to Angel investors. Angel investors are wealthy individuals that are willing to invest in your business idea. These investors can be South Africans or investors from abroad and they do help a massive number of South Africans to give birth to their start-up dreams. They identify viable business ideas and then help you seek the funds to empower you and your benefactor to make it happen. They get the Entrepreneur around the boardroom table with the right people and give investors the opportunity to spot talent to invest in.
An Angel investor plays a much larger role in your business than most people think. They are actively involved in guarding their investment as the risk factor in starting a new venture is still extremely high. They have full right to access all parts of your business. This aspect is a positive one however, most of these investors know how to protect their investments and that counts in the favour of the Entrepreneur that finds him or herself on the receiving end of an Angel investors’ money and expertise.
The compromise
The less pleasant news is that you would have to part with some of your ideas if your investor does not agree with you. You would also have to be willing to give up a substantial portion of your stakes in the business in order for you to access the funds. However, this might be the only way for you to ever see your great idea come to life.
Angel investors expect at least a 25% return on their investment whereas regular investors can demand as much as 40% return on their investment depending on the development stage of your business.
Most people find it extremely hard to give away a substantial portion of their idea. They feel that the creator somehow has an advantage or a right to own the final say in the operations of the business. The opposite is actually true. The saying “a half an apple is better than no apple” comes to mind. You need to except that you need that investor more than he needs you and rather see it as a steppingstone to bigger things in life than your ego. The world is filled with creative people but only a few have the funding to give life to their ideas.
If you need an Angel investor or if you are an Angel investor seeking investment opportunities, go on to the website www.investmentnetwork.co.za and find out how to find your perfect match.