[Choppen5]

I agree - we need more oportunistas to invest in businesses in developing countries.

I invested in this African company: http://unreasonableinstitute.org/profile/mwilkerson/

It was a little easier as the founder was from the US and I met him here, and then he returned to Africa to continue running the operation. Wish more African founders had the opportunity to raise money here.

[jabass]

Hi, I was too at the unreasonable institute with Michael and had the same opportunity. Great exposure and we are closing our second round with investors we met through the same channel in March.

Jamila,C.E.O MFarm

[1123581321]

If your sentiment is common, then there is an opportunity for someone to arrange introductions and bring African entrepreneurs to the United States for fundraising.

[aclimatt]

I believe that instead, the opportunity is to guide US investors to invest in African companies. An organization to vouch for the reputability and asses the risks of these companies to allow for greater, less risky foreign investment.

I personally would love to start such an organization.

[1123581321]

I understand the difference. Either way, though, personal connections and legwork would have to be done both in the US and in Africa.

It's been on my mind since I made the comment; if you've interest I wouldn't mind discussing it with you if you'd like to e-mail me at the address in my profile.