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What IC is All About

Investors' Circle is a network of over 225 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations, family offices and others who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy. Since 1992, Investors' Circle has facilitated the flow of over $130 million into over 200 companies and small funds addressing social and environmental issues.

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Call For Company Applicants - Deadline: January 15th

Do YOU have a socially responsible business in need of some capital?

Apply to Investors' Circle today!

Benefits of Circulation
If your company meets our criteria, your company will:

  • Be highlighted in the next monthly e-newsletter sent to IC's entire investor network.
  • Receive consultation from IC staff on how to best present your company information to the network.
  • Have an executive summary posted indefinitely on IC's secure online deal database.

Benefits of Presenting
If your company is selected to present, you will:

  • Have the opportunity to engage with an exclusive audience of angel and institutional investors.
  • Receive pre-event coaching on your presentation from IC investors.
  • Take advantage of extensive formal networking opportunities with investors.

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(Investors Circle)		 Jason Kiely
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(Montana Renewables)		 Michelle Unterbrink
Michelle Unterbrink
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Mark Bachman
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(Better The World)		 Marcus Cohn
Marcus Cohn
(2tor, Inc.)		 Rashmi Pendse
Rashmi Pendse
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(JustMeans)		 Deb Berman
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(JustMeans)		 Paul Griffin
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Long-time IC Member, Shaula Massena, Interviewed by Ethical Markets Media

Long-time IC Member, SHAULA MASSENA, was interviewed by ETHICAL MARKETS MEDIA at the Investors' C...

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The Patient Capital Collaborative '07 Adds Two New Clean Energy Investments to Portfolio

Concord, MA - November 8, 2008 ---The Patient Capital Collaborative '07, LP, the first in a serie...

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Investors' Circle Fall 2008 Conference Providing Investment Capital for Entrepreneurs "New Business Financing in a Down Economy"

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Harvard Business School Study - The Hard Numbers on Social Investments


PDF(126539 kb)In 2002, the IC Foundation collaborated with Harvard Business School and McKinsey & Company to conduct a study of the financial returns on $72 million of IC member investments over 10 years. The HBS/McKinsey study found that treated as a hypothetical portfolio, companies invested in through IC generated a 5% and a 14% return, based respectively on a buy-and-hold strategy or on an "additional round investment and liquidation after lock-up" strategy. The study included data from 110 IC member investments. The study was published in Stanford's Journal of Social Innovation, Harvard Business School's Working Knowledge, The Hard Numbers on Social Investments, and the McKinsey Quarterly, A Halo for Angel Investors.

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McKinsey Quarterly 2004, Number 1


PDF(140497 kb)In 2002, the IC Foundation collaborated with Harvard Business School and McKinsey & Company to conduct a study of the financial returns on $72 million of IC member investments over 10 years. The HBS/McKinsey study found that treated as a hypothetical portfolio, companies invested in through IC generated a 5% and a 14% return, based respectively on a buy-and-hold strategy or on an "additional round investment and liquidation after lock-up" strategy. The study included data from 110 IC member investments. The study was published in Stanford's Journal of Social Innovation, Harvard Business School's Working Knowledge, The Hard Numbers on Social Investments, and the McKinsey Quarterly, A Halo for Angel Investors.

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Investors' Circle 2008 Fall Conference & Venture Fair
MONDAY, November 10 Pre-Event Workshop: Investors Circle is pleased to once again partner with PAI - The Power of Angel Investing - a series of educational programs about angel investing developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Sky Lance will present the Due Diligence Workshop, emphasizing: what must be confirmed, the cost of confirming, and the risk of not knowing. More info here. Investors'Circle Members Only Events Member Meeting: 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Boston Harbor Hotel Reconnect. Network. Share upcoming projects. Help shape ICs direction. New members are invited to a lively introduction meeting and hearty welcome into the group. (Interested in becoming a member click here.) Opening Reception (Members and Presenters only): 7:00pm - 10:00pm New this year! Our members will enjoy an exclusive evening reception with bountiful hors doeuvres, organic wine, and jazz music, as well premier networking with the top company presenters before anyone else! TUESDAY, November 11: VENTURE FAIR (Accredited Investors Only) Time: registration opens at 8:00 am Presentations by 21 early-stage for-profit companies working to solve social and environmental problems in the following areas: energy and environment, food and organics, media, health and wellness, education and community and international development. WEDNESDAY, November 12: EDUCATION DAY (Open to All!) Time: registration opens at 7:30 am A space for people to come together to share the latest thinking about for-profit social entrepreneurship and contribute ideas. Take advantage of valuable networking time during breaks and meals. We will be addressing the economic crisis throughout the program: Plenary Panel: The Crisis on Wall Street and the Future of Social Investing. We are also pleased to welcome keynote speaker, Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx.
Event Date 12 Nov 2008
16th Annual Vermont Investors Forum
IC President Karyn Barsa will be speaking at the 16th Annual Vermont Investors Forum Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Stoweflake Resort (directions) in Stowe, Vermont. Karyn will be delivering her keynote address during the luncheon reception. Each year VIF attracts qualified investors, including angel investors as well as institutional investors. The event is by invitation only for both companies and investors. There is no geographic restriction on investor residence. The Forum is always interested in expanding its network of active investors. Those who have an interest in making early stage investments should contact the VIF coordinator at info@VermontInvestorsForum.com Presenting companies will be those that are looking for equity capital and can represent a good investment opportunity for private investors.
Event Date 30 Oct 2008

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Martin Smith
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Kelsi Boyle
luciana sanz
luciana sanz
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Deb Parsons
Jason Kiely
Jason Kiely
 Michelle Unterbrink
Michelle Unterbrink
Mark Bachman
Mark Bachman
 Marcus Cohn
Marcus Cohn
Rashmi Pendse
Rashmi Pendse
 Zach Lane
Zach Lane
Deb Berman
Deb Berman
 Paul Griffin
Paul Griffin

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