When you're looking for a venture capital investor, you should really look for a partner, somebody who's going to build your business with you.

When considering a partner to help you develop your new business idea, ask yourself the question: "Will the world be any different for my company because this person is involved"?

For me, the answer to this question will be Yes!

If you have an idea for a new business, product or venture and are looking for a partner to help you develop it, get in touch.

Drop me a short email (ideally three or fourth paragraphs) describing your idea. Your email should answer these preliminary questions:

• What does your company do?
• What problem are you solving?
• What’s special about your technology/marketing/expertise/connections?
• Who are you?

If I like the business idea and feel that we could work together, I may be in a position to invest. What I offer is capital and mentoring. Being involved in the establishment, development and nurturing of new companies is exciting and a part of my work that I love.  I have helped launch two new companies in 2007 and am about to launch another. These projects have all been set up with other budding entrepreneurs!

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