Raising Capital through International Angel Investors and Angels Investment Networks

Los Angeles, CA, October 06, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Funding early stage companies through angel investments has been a widely used financing channel in the United States for many years. Not to be outdone, the rise in angel investing in both Europe and Asia since the start of this decade has certainly benefited many local new innovative firms. However, according to Icon Angels, there is still a fear amongst individual investors moving their capital across borders. The founder of Icon Angels, Ozan Isinak believes that this is a very real fear for many individual investors as there can be many unforeseen market risks such as unfamiliarity of the marketplace, inability of individual investors to conduct proper due diligence work, and the complexity of laws and regulations in different countries.

Mr. Isinak is quick to point out the value of his companies’ services to investors and companies seeking financing on an international platform. He explains that seeking international funds from international investors can be a very different and awakening experience for those who are not familiar with the industry. There are several key points all parties must follow such as: 

- Both parties must be certain that they making a deal with legitimate parties. In this age of political volatility, it is essential that everyone is dealing with the right person. 

- All parties must make sure to complete a strict due diligence exercise before making decisions. 

- It is always a benefit to any investors or company (whether on an international or local platform) to have their business plan and financials certified by an internationally recognized institution such as banks or law firms. “It adds tremendous credibility and increases the comfort level of many investors.” 

- It is important for companies to be realistic in their forecasts. International investors tend to be more ‘reactionary’ and will dismiss a great business model if they feel that the management is too optimistic with growth figures. 

In essence, Mr. Isinak recommends that both angel investors and companies go through established services such as Icon Angels whose responsibility is to help reduce these risks so as to bring out the true potential of international investing.

Icon Angels (www.iconangels.com) is a private community of angel investors who share a distinct fortitude towards investing into entrepreneurship on a global scale. The company started its operation in the summer of 2006 and has already signed one transcontinental angel investment deal while working on dozens more. Due to the very volatile nature of angel investing across borders, the company provides the tools, the technology, the know-how, and the hands-on guidance so that its member investors can lower investment risks as well as the cost of performing due diligence. The unique, practical, and direct involvement with the investment process has helped Icon Angels close a financial gap by allowing both investors and entrepreneurs ensure a high partnership success rate.

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