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CAN: Our Investors
Prospecting for Gold
"The Capital Access Network gets better
each year. Investors enjoy a good networking opportunity while learning
about the region's latest entrepreneurial ventures. The CAN staff screens
and coaches business prospects and presents only those that are ready to
pitch to serious investors. Significant value at the CAN meetings comes from
the free flow of information among investors, entrepreneurs and the CAN
staff who kick things off with their own critical take on each presenter's
strengths and weaknesses."
- Joe Kessler, Managing Partner
Next-Stage Development Group, LLC
Operational since November 2003, CAN involves more than than 75 qualified
angel investors and venture capitalists, six business incubators, nearly 100
start-ups, and Virginia and Maryland economic development organizations in
creating opportunities and growth for developing businesses.
The following credentials are required for our investors:
- You must be an accredited investor:
- An individual investor as defined in rule 501(a) of Regulation D or
- An institutional investor
- It is recommended that you live and/or frequently visit the Mid-Atlantic
region;
- Have experience managing and/or building successful companies;
- Have a peer network of domain expertise and contacts to support your
portfolio of investments;
- Are sincerely interested in making at least one angel investment per
year.
The join our investor network, download and complete the
investor certification and
membership application forms. Send your completed forms and the $750
annual membership fee, payable to University of Maryland, to:
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
c/o Melissa Carrier
3570 Van Munching Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Venture Capital Committee
The Dingman Center has assembled a group of early stage VCs to assist with
identifying and evaluating rising companies for the CAN program. In addition,
members support our on-campus activities during CAN Review Days, special events,
and teaching programs.
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