Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keiretsu Forum (K4) Mid-Atlantic is proud to boast the fastest growing membership of any chapter in Keiretsu Forum, the world's largest angel investor network. Consisting of three chapters in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Metro Washington D.C., K4 Mid-Atlantic has successfully exceeded all growth projections for the 2012 calendar year, with membership increasing by one thousand percent.
"Our solid growth over the past year has been remarkable and I couldn't be happier with our chapter's success," stated Howard Lubert, Area President, Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic. "My partner, Vince Leusner, and I had high hopes when we started K4 Mid-Atlantic in March of 2011, but we have truly exceeded our greatest expectations, in terms of membership growth and success."
Members of Keiretsu Forum receive many advantages, including collaboration with industry experts, high-quality deal flow and a comprehensive due diligence program that ensures the best investment opportunities available. Additionally, members and partners have access to a global network of extensive education, social and charitable activities and a robust fellowship program.
In the past 12 months, K4 Mid-Atlantic members have been responsible for approximately $4 million in angel investments, with K4 investors taking positions in a number of emerging growth companies. Savara Pharmaceutical, K4 Mid-Atlantic's largest angel investment recipient to date, recently completed an investment round, receiving $1 million from the Mid-Atlantic chapter and $4 million overall from the Keiretsu Forum network.
"Our three chapters are committed to being the most successful and distinguished angel investment organizations in the region," said Leusner. "Our team of investor members, sponsors and partners is growing every day and strengthening K4 Mid-Atlantic's knowledge base, as we continue to work together to access the most quality investment opportunities around the world."
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As part of the world's largest private equity angel investment network, Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic members provide early stage funding for high-quality, diverse investment opportunities throughout the region and beyond. Learn more at www.keiretsuforum-midatlantic.com.