Investor FAQ

What is the Caribbean Investment Network?
The Caribbean Investment Network is an online platform designed to connect entrepreneurs (looking for growth or start-up capital) and angel investors (looking for investment opportunities). The Caribbean Investment Network is unique in that it offers a local, national and global platform with partner networks across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. The Caribbean Network is continually growing, developing and updating it's database of investment proposals.

Who are the entrepreneurs?
Existing (small to medium size) business owners as well as start-ups involved in a diverse range of businesses. Opportunities presented here include everything from manufacturing companies to real estate opportunities and everything in between. Generally, these entrepreneurs have exhausted traditional lending sources and their own private equity sources and must look for ways to bring in outside sources of capital for growth (i.e. angel investors). They are often too small to be eligible for venture capital funding and/or have business models that don't interest traditional bankers. Many of the entrepreneurs found here are proficient in their particular field of expertise but may be more inexperienced in the realm of finance so please be as patient and understanding as possible.

How does this service work?
As an angel investor, you first register as a member on the site for free and choose your investment preferences. We then send you proposals that match these criteria. Each email contains a link to our website that allows you to view further details of any opportunity that interests you and to contact the entrepreneur. If the entrepreneur subsequently chooses to pay the Referral Fee, he/she will get in touch via your preferred contact method (email, phone etc.). Alternatively some Premium Service proposals will include company details allowing you to contact entrepreneurs directly.

What are the costs?
The Caribbean Investment Network is completely free to investors. There are no hidden or additional charges of any sort. The entrepreneurs are charged a one-off fee to receive the contact details of all the investors interested in their proposal.

Is there a maximum/minimum investment?
No, we have clients looking to raise funds ranging from a few thousand dollars to millions of dollars.

How do I change my investment criteria?
If you wish to change your investment criteria, go to My Basic Profile and change any settings you need to (e.g. industries, regions, and investment range).

What do "Fees paid" and "Awaiting Response" mean?
Once you have issued a contact request the entrepreneur will be notified of your interest. They are then asked to pay a small contact fee, which gives them access to the contact details of all the investor’s interested in their proposal. One of the following phrases will display in your list of contacts:
"Fees paid” means they have paid the Referral Fee or Premium Service Fee and should be in touch soon.
"Awaiting Response" means they have not yet paid the Referral Fee or Premium Service Fee.

How is my privacy protected?
The site was developed using proprietary database management tools and a secure server is used to assure that no one has access to your business or personal information. Your information is not offered to any third party for other purposes and the information you enter into the website is guaranteed to be kept confidential and private.

How much can I expect to make for a return on my investment?
This is very dependent on the situation, size of investment, size of company, industry trends, etc. However, it is estimated that many angel investment returns in small businesses and start-ups have been in the range of 20-40% return on investment (ROI). Some prove to be less but they are sometimes much, much more.

I have other questions, who do I contact?
Contact us by email: admin@caribbeaninvestmentnetwork.com

Land investment

Make a 100% profit on your investment in 3 to 5 years. Make over 25% profits now as you buy. Growing real estate market.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $112,500,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $337,500,000

Invest in a new epic movie

A new epic movie will be produced in Puerto Rico, Spain and a third Latin-American country. It's a fascinating story of love, adventure and war set in the 16th century.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $20,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $1,000,000

Jamaica Cultural Theme Park & Hotel Beach Resort

Destination Development for Beach Resort, Cultural Themed Village, Mixed Hotel / Residential property located 25 minutes from Montego Bay and 5 minutes from Falmouth cruise ship port. 188 acres, 13.5 beach front. Bob Marley School & Amphitheater.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $250,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $750,000

INVEST IN TAX FREE BAHAMAS

16,000 square foot restored commercial historic building with six separate businesses ready to start up with specialized licensing in place. The project was planned to be completed by way of Private Placement Preference Shares similar to an IPO.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $96,875
CAPITAL NEEDED: $7,750,000

A unique investment opportunity in assisted living project in the most exclusive area of Metropolita

The Project and it's components: The Four Winds Assisted Living and Wellness Complex Development is located in Puerto Rico’s most exclusive suburb. The site location is 343 feet above sea level with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and San J

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $48,000,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $48,000,000

Fill a market need true aquaculture (fishfarm)

LEOMARIS LLC. is an indoor salt water fish farm project situated in Barcadera, Aruba. The farm will have a capacity to produce a total of 180 tons of fish yearly. Its main target market will be Europe; and secondly, wholesalers in Dutch Caribbean.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $3,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $3,000,000

LANCHA TEXTILES - HEALTHCARE TEXTILE MFG WANTING TO LOWER COSTS THROUGH DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MFG

My proposal is based on a need to position my company for growth. To do this, I need funding to buy my current contracting manufacturer in Puerta Plata to insure my low cost manufacturing long-term. I project double digit growth over coming years.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $10,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $500,000

Exporting of Accredited Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs via UCC Online Portal

Projections: UCC Online is potentially a very financially viable project. Gross sales for the first year is forecast as ~ US$15 million. The proposed ROI being offered is up to 25% plus possible share capital in this new regional subsidiary

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $100,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $500,000

Automobile servicing business

I am a 30 year old man working as a supervisor for National Petroleum in Trinidad that operates a chain of gas station. I have seen the dire need of people seeking automotive care such as maintenance and there is little or no services around.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $3,000,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $15,000,000

EASYCARE MEDICAL CENTRE

I am looking for financing to set up and operate a medical centre based in St. Lucia. The centre will consist of a retail pharmacy and a primary care clinic..

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $30,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $150,000

High profit business with immediate gains and major long term finacnial growth.

Filling a need for an aquatic adventure excursion at a major Caribbean port that has several hundred cruise ship visits this year.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $40,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $200,000

Acquisition and Improvement of Profitable Water Sports & Boat Excursion Business

This business is currently generating a profit of approximately 44% with an absentee owner and as such has a seriously neglected potential. Funding is for purchase of the acquisition of the boats, inventory, name and website.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $100,000

SUPERIOR ELECTRIC CO. LTD - ANGUILLA

Superior Electric is the No. 1 Electrical Hardware on Anguilla. We offer a very wide variety of electrical material. With a trained Electrician on the Management/Owner team, this gives us the edge in choice of material to offer our customers.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $150,000

A taste of the Caribbean in every bite.

We are a candy manufacturer located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We wholesale to local and international companies including gift shops, hotels, and cruise ships. Our internet site allows us to reach the rest of the world and we ship internationaly.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $10,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $90,000

The Beginning of Something Beautiful - A "Go Green" Plant Nursery

As the economy continues to improve in Nassau with the numerous amounts of property developments in progress or about to commence, this is an ideal time to open a "green" quality plant nursery which caters to the beatification of such projects.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT: $50,000
CAPITAL NEEDED: $550,000