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BAN is currently fully invested, and is not actively considering new opportunities at this time. 

One of the greatest improvements in entrepreneurial development has been the tremendous growth of online resources for people trying to start or grow their businesses. From our years of experience teaching entrepreneurship, these are some of the top sites for current and potential entrepreneurs.

Saint Louis University Resources

  • eWeb: Resources for Entrepreneurship Education (check out the section “Connect > For Entrepreneurs”)
  • Entrepreneurship Center (ask about getting advice from the Mentor-In-Residence under "Programs and Resources)
  • Habitat for Neighborhood Business
  • SLU's Technology Transfer Office

Funding and BAN

BAN's preferred method for investing (esp. in start-ups with no other major investment structure in place) is called convertible debt. The method is a little more complex than a straight equity (stock) investment, but offers several advantages for the entrepreneur and the angel. The articles below can help you get an idea about this investment approach.

Raising Money Using Convertible Debt from Entrepreneur.com
Financing Your Biz: Convertible Debt from IdeaCafe

Note that anytime you plan to obtain outside financing, you really should get an attorney involved, especially one with some experience and expertise in advising on angel investments. The file below also offers an overview of the full range of investment resources available in the Greater St. Louis area.

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Missouri Resources

RCGA (Regional Commerce & Growth Association) Resources

  • Missouri & Illinois Economic Incentive Programs for businesses
  • Regional and County Profiles (useful for describing local markets)
  • St. Louis VC funds list
  • St. Louis incubator list


SCORE St. Louis (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

  •  Local number for help: 314-539-6600, xt. 242

Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

  • Starting a New Business in Missouri (the definitive start-up guide)
  • Evaluating Your Business Idea (what an SBDC will want you to work through first)
  • Complying with Missouri Securities Laws: A Guide for Small Businesses (discusses SCOR and other forms of equity)

Federal Government

Business.usa.gov

  • Legal guides for small business
  • Financing for small businesses or grants and credits

United States Small Business Administration

  • Loans and grants
  • SBA’s toll-free number: 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722)
  • SBA St. Louis Office

United States Patent and Trademark Office

The “Big 3″ Local Media Resources
  • St. Louis Business Journal
    EQ Magazine
    St. Louis Small Business Monthly

The “Big 3″ of Entrepreneurship Magazines (search for “angel” to find articles):
  • Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Inc. Magazine
  • Fast Company Magazine

The Entrepreneurship / Small Business Versions of the Major Business Magazines (search for “angel” to find articles)
  • BusinessWeek’s Tech Startups
  • Forbes Entrepreneur Section
  • MoneyCNN's Small Business

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Professional Organizations Concerned With 
Angel Investing and Venture Capital

  • Angel Capital Association​
  • National Venture Capital Association

Major Reports on Angel and VC investing

  • Angel Resource Institute's Halo Report
  • Center for Venture Research, University of New Hampshire
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree Report on VC investing

Local Accelerators

  • Arch Grants (industry agnostic)
  • BioGenerator (biotech)
  • Capital Innovators (tech & biotech)
  • ITEN (IT)
  • Pet Care Innovation Prize
  • Prosper (women owned firms)
  • SixThirty (financial services)
  • SixThirty CYBER (cyber security)
  • Stadia (sports)
  • The Yield Lab

Other Regional Angel Investment Organizations

  • Arch Angels
  • Centennial Investors - Columbia, MO
  • Cultivation Capital
  • iSelect
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