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EarthEnterprise <strong>Tool</strong> <strong>Kit</strong><br />
Additional Sources of Financing and Investment –<br />
United States<br />
Disclaimer: The in<strong>for</strong>mation in this Directory was supplied by the companies and<br />
organizations listed.IISD does not accept responsibility <strong>for</strong> any losses or damages resulting<br />
from the use of this in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
Investors’ Circle<br />
2400 East Main Street<br />
Suite 103<br />
St. Charles, IL 60174<br />
Tel: (708) 876-1101<br />
Fax: (708) 876-0187<br />
Contact: Susan Davis, President<br />
Investment Operations<br />
The not-<strong>for</strong>-profit membership<br />
network includes America’s leading<br />
private investors in sustainable<br />
development. Its members enjoy<br />
the benefits of an extensive<br />
members’directory, a monthly<br />
mailing of social venture deal flow,<br />
and a twice-yearly Social Venture<br />
Capital Fair showcasing 15-20<br />
socially responsible companies<br />
seeking investment. Deals range<br />
from $100,000 to the tens of<br />
millions.<br />
Investment Interests<br />
Any socially responsible company<br />
interested in raising private capital<br />
may submit a two-page executive<br />
summary <strong>for</strong> the monthly mailing<br />
to the Circle’s 140 members.The<br />
cost is $300.These companies are<br />
then considered <strong>for</strong> presentations at<br />
the Social Venture Capital Fair.<br />
Companies at all stages, from seed<br />
to IPO, are considered. All niches of<br />
socially responsible investing are<br />
included, from energy efficiency to<br />
poverty alleviation and from organic<br />
food to environmental technologies.<br />
Te ch n o l o gy Capital Network at<br />
MIT<br />
201 Vassar Street, Building W59<br />
Cambridge, MA 02139<br />
Tel: (617) 253-7163<br />
Fax: (617) 258-7264<br />
Contact: Neil Rodberg,<br />
Director of Operations<br />
The Technology Capital Network is<br />
a non-profit program that<br />
introduces start-up and growth<br />
companies to potential investors<br />
through a confidential,<br />
computerized matching service.The<br />
majority of participating investors<br />
are high net worth individuals, who<br />
are“accredited investors”with a<br />
special interest in early stage firms.<br />
Collectively, they represent $40<br />
million available <strong>for</strong> investment.<br />
Professional venture capital funds<br />
and corporations seeking<br />
entrepreneurial partners also<br />
participate.<br />
Entrepreneurs interested in being<br />
listed in the database must submit<br />
an application, a two-page<br />
summary of their business plan, and<br />
a one-page summary of their<br />
financial plan. Investors submit an<br />
application describing their<br />
investment criteria.The network<br />
Directories<br />
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