This NY based non profit helps minority owned companies that are not able to receive money from the usual sources. The Business Consortium Fund reduces the lenders risk which increases the amount of acceptable loans which lenders may typically deny. Businesses tyring to participate have to be certified by the NMSDC. This organization tries to grow opportunities for minority owned businesses as well.

angelcapitalassociation.org

This association provides lots of useful information for entrepreneurs on their site. There is a wealth of groups, Q&A sections, and links to other publications.

KeiretsuForum.com

This website serves as a large group of private investors that are willing to provide group funding. People must apply and be selected to present their proposals to a committee. If approved they will make a second proposal to a larger audience.

Keiretsu has 850 members on 3 continents. It is worth noting that most companies who apply typically have already raised a significant amount of money.

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