Whether you want to open a garage, launch a bakery, or build the next app — if you've got a real idea and real hustle, there's a backer out there looking for you.
🎲 Every idea welcome📍 Matched by your city💸 $10 one-time listing fee🔒 Real investors only
AUTO MECHANIC · BAKERY · FOOD TRUCK · SALON · LANDSCAPING · CLEANING SERVICE · CLOTHING LINE · GYM · RESTAURANT · REAL ESTATE · TECH APP · DAYCARE · BREWERY · BOUTIQUE · PHOTOGRAPHY · TUTORING · TRUCKING · PET GROOMING · CATERING · MUSIC STUDIO ·
AUTO MECHANIC · BAKERY · FOOD TRUCK · SALON · LANDSCAPING · CLEANING SERVICE · CLOTHING LINE · GYM · RESTAURANT · REAL ESTATE · TECH APP · DAYCARE · BREWERY · BOUTIQUE · PHOTOGRAPHY · TUTORING · TRUCKING · PET GROOMING · CATERING · MUSIC STUDIO ·
Why RiskyBiz
Not just for Silicon Valley
Every bank loan rejection, every "we only fund tech," every time someone told you your idea wasn't investable — we built this for that moment.
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For the trades & local biz
Auto shop, plumbing company, cleaning service, food truck — brick-and-mortar dreams deserve real funding too.
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For the creatives
Bakery, salon, clothing line, music studio — if it's your passion and you've got a plan, you belong here.
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For the tech builders too
Apps, SaaS, platforms — we welcome you too. Just know you're sharing the stage with the whole American economy.
How it works
Three steps to finding your backer
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Tell your story
Fill out a simple form. No MBA-speak required. Just tell us who you are and what you're trying to build. Film a quick 1-minute video — be yourself.
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Get discovered locally
We match you with investors in your city first, because person-to-person is where real deals happen. Your neighbor might be your next backer.
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Have a real conversation
Message directly inside RiskyBiz. No cold emails. No middlemen. Just two people figuring out if they can build something together.
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"America was built on risky business adventures. Every great business started with a person who needed just one person to believe in them."
— The RiskyBiz Founding Idea
For Investors
Find your diamond in the rough
The next great local business is out there. Maybe it's the auto shop that becomes a 10-location chain. Maybe it's the bakery everyone in town talks about. You don't need to invest millions. You just need to believe in someone.
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Which one are you?
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I'm a Founder
I have a business or idea and I'm looking for funding, a partner, or someone who believes in me.
$10 one-time listing fee
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I'm a Backer
I have money to invest or I want to be a partner, advisor, or mentor to a growing business.
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Let's start with you
No fancy jargon. Just tell us about yourself and your idea.
No business yet? Put what you'd call it.
We match you with local investors first.
Pretend you're telling a friend. Be real. Investors respond to honesty, not buzzwords.
Film it on your phone. Stand in your shop, your kitchen, wherever you work. Tell them your name, what you do, how long you've been doing it, and what this funding would mean to you. One minute. Be you.
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Drop your deck or business plan here, or click to browse
Don't have one? That's totally okay. Your video and description are enough to get started.
One-Time Listing Fee
Your profile stays up until you're funded or you take it down. No renewals.
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Let's find your next deal
Free to join. Takes 3 minutes.
"I started this platform because raising money shouldn't only be for people with the right connections. Some of the best businesses in America are run by regular people — and they deserve a shot too. Welcome."
Be honest. Any amount is welcome here — from $1,000 to $500,000+.
We believe local investing builds stronger communities — and better businesses.
Platform Disclaimer & Terms of Service
RiskyBiz is a discovery and matchmaking platform only. We do not guarantee investment outcomes, funding success, or returns of any kind. RiskyBiz holds no legal or financial responsibility for any actions taken, agreements made, or losses incurred through connections made on this platform.
All startups must operate legally within applicable federal, state, and local laws. Businesses engaged in illegal activities, fraud, pyramid schemes, unlicensed securities offerings, controlled substances (unless legally licensed), or any violation of law will be immediately removed. RiskyBiz reserves the right to remove any listing at sole discretion.
Investors acknowledge startup information is self-reported and unverified. Always conduct your own due diligence before investing. RiskyBiz is not a licensed broker-dealer, investment advisor, or financial institution. By creating a profile, you confirm you are 18+ and accept these terms in full.
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RiskyBiz is a discovery and matchmaking platform only. We connect founders with potential backers. We do not guarantee investment outcomes, funding, or returns of any kind.
RiskyBiz holds no legal or financial responsibility for actions taken, agreements made, or losses incurred through connections on this platform. All investment decisions are made solely between the parties involved.
Eligible businesses must be legal under applicable federal, state, and local law. We do not allow listings for businesses involved in illegal activity, fraud, pyramid schemes, unlicensed securities offerings, controlled substances (without proper licensing), adult entertainment, gambling, or any activity that violates law.
All startup information is self-reported and unverified. Investors are responsible for conducting their own due diligence. RiskyBiz is not a licensed broker-dealer, investment advisor, or financial institution.
The $10 listing fee is non-refundable. Featured listing fees ($29/month) can be cancelled anytime but are not prorated.
RiskyBiz reserves the right to remove any listing at its sole discretion without refund if it violates these terms.
By using this platform you confirm you are 18+ and accept these terms in full.