Keiretsu Forum is the largest global private equity investment network of accredited angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. Membership in Keiretsu Forum is by invitation only and is extended to individuals who share our vision and will actively contribute to our community.
A Keiretsu Forum accredited investor is an active accredited private equity investor as that term is defined in Regulation D under the 1933 Act and under other applicable securities laws and regulations. A Keiretsu Forum accredited investor is also a trusted, honest, and respected member of the business community. This member contributes time, wisdom, and expertise to our start-ups and enjoys building relationships with other members and companies we fund.
A Keiretsu Forum Corporate Member is a venture capital firm, strategic corporate partner, institutional investor, academic, city, county or state economic development director and/or office, city, county or state industrial partnerships' director and/or office, professional resource firm or other forward-leaning organization focused on innovation as its strategic vision... Corporate Members benefit from the mindshare of Keiretsu Forum and are exposed to diverse, quality companies, entrepreneurs and investors who make up the Keiretsu Forum community...
A Keiretsu Forum EIR Member is a past or present entrepreneur who seeks to benefit from the mindshare of the network and learn about entrepreneurship best practices.
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