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Write a compelling business plan and you can raise capital by attracting investment angels and venture capitalists itching to fund your one-in-a million idea.

Around the Web, check out top sites offering tips & suggestions on how to find the seed money you need, the value of networking and talking-up your idea, and what investors expect from your first-class presentation ...

Angel Investors - A virtual encycopedia of feature articles on finding your angel, including tips on how they operate, advice on making private capital deals, keys to networking, related personal stories & profiles, slideshow, and a directory of links to major angel investors in the U.S.

Money Tree Survey - The latest scoop on who is investing in what type of company around the U.S. courtesy of PricewaterhouseCoopers, including historical trend data and the top venture capital firms for entrepreneurs. Adobe Acrobat required.

Entrepreneur's Top 100 Venture Capital Firms - How to find a VC firm that's a perfect fit for your business, along with related articles on impressing investors, tips on what investors really want, exploring federal venture capital, and more.

Growco.com - Atlanta, Georgia based firm offering the free, interactive copy of the Growth Company Guide, with an overview of Capital Advantage, the private capital fundraising process, plus links to investors and related publications.

Where to Find Investors on the Web - Canadian entrepreneur's guide with helpful links to government & business resources, venture capital directories & associations, specialty search engines, and related Web sites.

also see -> How to Find Investment Angels & Venture Capitalists

Developing an "Investor Ready" Business Plan

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