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Capital Access Network: Overview
Where Opportunity Happens
"The Dingman Center's Capital Access
Network provided Sensics with an opportunity to present our business in
front of investors that we otherwise would not have had access to. As a
direct result of this presentation we were able to secure a six figure
investment from angel investors. Sensics would not have been able to advance
our business as rapidly without this infusion of capital." -
Lawrence Brown, PhD, President of
Sensics
In partnership with tech councils,
incubators, and state-funded institutions, the Capital Access Network (CAN)
enables entrepreneurs of start-up companies in Maryland, Washington DC,
Virginia, and Delaware to connect with active, accredited
angel investors. The purpose of the Capital
Access Network (CAN) is to provide open and efficient access to early-stage
capital for entrepreneurs in the DC Metro area. With this goal in mind, the
program offers a three-step approach to entrepreneurs:
Step 1: Assessment and Mentoring
Companies that are interested in seeking funding are evaluated for fit with
the program and when approved receive hands-on coaching from the Dingman Center
Team. We help
companies develop strategic and financial plans that are more achievable and
more fundable. Coaching sessions assist companies in preparing their investor
presentation, polishing their financials, and fine-tuning their business model.
Step 2: Direct Distribution
Every month, executive summaries are sent to the Dingman Center's
network of angel investors, along with brief highlights from coaching
sessions -- companies presenting at the next angel breakfast are
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Step 3: Angel Breakfasts
Selected companies are invited to present to a group of interested investors
at a breakfast event. The number of companies selected range from 2-4 companies
per breakfast. Companies will have an opportunity to address follow-up questions
through subsequent email distribution to investors. Interested angels will
commence due diligence with the entrepreneur directly .
Step 4: Ongoing Support
The Dingman Center assists the company with follow-on support for funding
and due diligence inquiries, monitors interested parties, makes additional
introductions and offers consulting services to companies invited to join our
portfolio.
"CAN is a great
opportunity for fledgling businesses to get a shot at and feedback from
quality investors. It puts them right in the center of all these important
entrepreneurial players." - Adam Lehman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence
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