How To Find A Private Investor Advice ( 10k )

I have been working with a company for last three months now and they have offered me a fantastic opportunity to run the whole Midlands area on a franchise type basis.

I need approx 10k to start it up (Includes buying the franchise and working capital )but don't have this and because of recent events with a previous company before Christmas don't have the best credit rating ( was ok before thou ).. Have approached banks etc but they cannot help because of credit rating.

The turnover per month would be at least 20k but probably higher and I have business pending which will return approx this over next three months also.

The company themselves have gone back to their bank In order to assist since they realise how successful this could be but they have only been able to reduce the initial costs down to the 10k ( was originally 20k),.. Bank has prevented them from pricing it any lower than this

How would I find someone to become a sleeping partner in this since I can run the whole thing and have the experience required to make a significant return on the initial investment.

I have seen the business plan for the franchise and the targets that need to be hit to sustain the venture and have nearly produced enough business in the last week to fulfil the quota for the month. ( Hence the 20k turnover will probably be lot higher.)

Is there any website where you can approach venture capitalists or private investors who would be prepared to at least listen to the proposals.

Any advice would be much appreciated ..

Sheriff