Angels typically do matching funds, and are usually easier to work with than those just interested in term sheets. You should find out if there are any VC groups in your area, and attend the meetings if they are open. Networking is the best way to get a start on these things. Or a large line of credit :-) Spehro Pefhany wrote: Quoting PAUL James : > In general, to get VC funding, you need a lot more than an idea and a > prototype. They want you to have a Team, and a working business, and a > relatively detailed plan for growth and MAKING MONEY. I'm not sure what > you call the investors that get in at the earlier stages, but I don't > think they're called "Venture Capitalists." > > BillW "Angels" Best regards, Spehro Pefhany -- "it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" s...@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist