Saturday, October 23, 2010

Indian Angel Network assists entrepreneurs in starting small business



Indian Angel Network is a well known name in the field of angel investment of India, since it was the first such organization in the country. The organization comprises the leading names from diverse industries who have established themselves as the prominent figures of their line of work. They have joined hands to provide financial assistance and guidance to the individuals who are starting small business. The grants are awarded in huge sums, which can go up to US$ 1 million, depending upon the feasibility of the individual’s business plan.


This leader of business angels of India provides the funds and advises to budding entrepreneurs who are looking to set up their company in the following lines of work:



Agriculture/food processing
Banking & financial services
Biotech, pharmaceutical & life sciences
Clean technologies and water
Education
Healthcare
High-end BPO/KPO
Internet
IT products & services
Media, entertainment and mobile VAS
Retail
Telecom & associated fields
Travel, tourism & hospitality


The grants are awarded by the experts of this organization after careful assessment of the business plan submitted by the applicants. The experts of the particular domain consider the factors that distinguish the plan, its prospects and problems that it will face in the future, after Starting Small Business.


Upon receiving the approval of the requisite authorities of this Early Stage Investor, the individuals are allotted the funds. But more valuable are the tips, advises, guidance and contacts offered by the experts associated with the firm. These tremendously help in the growth of the firm and propel its success to immeasurable heights. After a pre-determined period of 3-5 years, the firm exits the firm and dissociates itself via IPO, M&A or strategic sale, whichever seems best.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

IAN: The new approach to a strong business start-up!

The Indian Angel Network in India has shown a new path to the Indian industry and has helped immensely in the growth of the economic sector. Due to the encouragement of such angel investors many hidden talents have come up who can help in the progress of the industry with their innovative approach.

The IAN is a group of likeminded people who are also known as Business angels that help a new company in the initial stages of starting a business. The members are themselves experienced and highly qualified individuals in their respective fields who have held prominent posts in the industry.

Therefore apart from offering financial help in Early Stage Venture, the members of IAN also offer other valuable services such as;


• Timely advice on important business decisions,
• The right strategies and plans that can prove really beneficial,
• Access to their noteworthy contacts and networks that can help the business to flourish fast,
• Quality monitoring
• Inputs related t technical skills and knowledge
• And the opportunity of becoming a successful businessman.


Though there may be innumerable angel investors’ network, to Find Angel Investors who are trustworthy and reliable is not an easy task. IAN has a reputation of providing dependable and commendable services that has proved to be a boon for various start-up ventures in different sectors.