General Info

What is ZINO Society ZINO Society is a Seattle based angel investment membership network that connects accredited investors with entrepreneurs seeking financing. ZINO Society connects people with ideas and capital to create opportunities for business commerce, education, social interraction and innovation. Formed in 2005, we have successfully facilitated over $14.5 Million for early stage companies in the consumer products and services, technology, green and clean, and life science spaces. ZINO Society has regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year where ZINOpreneurs present compelling investment opportunities to our investor group. Within our membership are many highly successful business and community leaders who bring many years of expertise in their respective fields, adding value to the investors and entrepreneurs. They are private equity investors who have served in executive roles for some of the Puget Sound's most notable companies, individuals who have built successful businesses from the ground up, as well as those who are actively involved in philanthropic causes for a broad range of community needs including social and human services and the arts. Our members are active business people, investors and entrepeneurs who serve as business and community leaders. They are interested in collaboration in business and philanthropic endeavors. Membership is by member referral or invitation. ZINO Society facilitates events which give entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their businesses and connect with investors. We create a unique business and social environment that provides a comfortable and relaxed opportunity to bring entrepreneurs and investors together and to get to know investors on an individual basis. ZINO Society hosts evening Roundtable Investment Meetings a minimum of eight times or more per year where three to four carefully screened companies present their investment opportunities to the audience. Typically there are 50-75 people attending each evening Roundtable Investment Meeting. As guests arrive, there is an opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to mingle and share a glass of wine while entrepreneurs showcase their businesses. The business session begins with a brief keynote address from a local business or community leader, followed by the entrepreneur presentations. The evening culminates with a casual wine tasting and additional individual interaction between members, guests and entrepreneurs. In addition, lunchtime Roundtable Investment meetings are scheduled on the Eastside or in Seattle. Annually, ZINO Society hosts the all-day ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum which features a broad range of early-stage companies seeking angel funding. In 2007 and 2008, a $150, 000 Family of investment was awarded as follows: $50, 000 to the Best Technology Investment, $50, 000 to the Best Technology Investment and $50, 000 to the Best Overall Investment. Non Cash awards for Best Investment Opportunity and Best Presentation are also awarded. In addition to the ZINO Zillionaire Investment Forum, ZINO Society facilitates half-day Targeted Investment Forums which showcase 10-12 ZINOpreneurs at each session along with an expert panel, both of which are focused on a particular business sector. ZINO Green Investment Forum ( April ): green, clean, energy efficient, sustainable products and services Through ZINO Society's well-regarded screening and coaching processes, we provide access to some of the area's best and brightest business people for networking and coaching, expanding contacts and refining fundraising pitches. We have developed a network of outside advisors and consultants that we can recommend to companies to satisfy the particular needs of entrepreneurs. We also have a growing list of experts in various fields that have the interest and the skill to serve as advisory board members that we can suggest to our entrepreneurs. ZINO Society provides value-add coaching by seasoned entrepreneurs and