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Angel investment group
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a STAFF REPORT
e angel investment network
VentureSouth is bringing its 14th
branch to Fayetteville to offer re-
sources to local investors.
"Now, more than ever, we need
fresh ideas from entrepreneurs,"
said Marty Cayton, VentureSouth
Fayetteville director. Cayton is a
local angel investor and owner of
Fayetteville-based TeamLogic IT of
Eastern N.C.
"In addition to a full-time team
to manage the process, the attrac-
tiveness of VentureSouth's model
is that it leverages the collective ex-
pertise of 300+ angel investors who
screen potential opportunities and
conduct professional due diligence,"
Cayton said.
With a model that has proven to be
effective in various other locations,
the team at the company expects
the angel investment group will help
culture the perfect environment for
starting and growing new business-
es. VentureSouth has helped numer-
ous companies through its other
branches already and plans to make
a beneficial impact on Fayetteville.
Across the board, the network has
over 300 members who have in-
vested $50 million and upward of 70
companies in the Southeast, to in-
clude operations reaching through-
out the Carolinas.
In fact, the firm's investments in
high-profile companies have been
key to securing substantial returns
for its investors.
As far as Managing Director
Charlie Banks is concerned, now is
the perfect time for VentureSouth
to come to Fayetteville. He has high
hopes for the good that the network
will bring to the economy here.
"History has proven that many of the
country's most successful com-
panies were born during peculiar
economic times," Banks said. "us,
given the current environment, there
will be significant opportunities for
investors to gain exposure to many
exciting, high-growth companies.
ere is an obvious energy here, so
Fayetteville is a perfect fit for Ven-
tureSouth. We feel as if our profes-
sional process and regional deal
pipeline for investors will be a wel-
comed addition to the ecosystem."
Becoming a member offers several
benefits. Members gain access to
VentureSouth's educational curricu-
lum, get connected with experienced
investors and get to learn about new
technology, business models and
other entrepreneurs throughout the
region, not to mention being pre-
sented with investment opportuni-
ties, all by simply paying a member-
ship fee for the year.
roughout the summer and
fall, VentureSouth will have educa-
tional and informational sessions
for people who want to know more
about what the network has to offer.
Visit www.venturesouth.vc/ven-
turesouth-fayetteville to learn more
about membership and the sessions.
For additional information, contact
Charlie Banks at 803-414-6702 or
charlie@venturesouth.vc or Marty
Cayton at 910-237-2640 or marty@
venturesouth.vc.
VentureSouth is coming to Fayetteville with its 14th branch.
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