If your company is located outside of the state of Ohio, use this directory to find a venture club nearest you. Exposure is helpful in generating interest in your business plan. If you are selected to present at Innovest, you will get a free membership to Business Wire and one free press release. I'm considering getting a list and sending my plan to all the venture firms within a 200 mile radius of my business. There's a better way.
Relationships are key to raising money.
You are much better off taking a rifle approach rather than a shot gun. Investors respond best when the get referrals from someone they know and trust. These referral sources could be attorneys, accountants, bankers, or nonprofit industry groups. I'm looking for professional advice. A number of professional service firms have indicated their interest in helping high growth companies by sponsoring Innovest.