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Connect Yorkshire's November Investment Forum 2008

Start date: 26 November 2008
End date: 26 November 2008

Time: 09:00 to 17:00
Venue: Mercure St Paul's Hotel, 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE

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Showcasing the very best regional technology companies, Connect Yorkshire's Investment Forum is a unique platform for emerging businesses to meet investors.

Technology Companies

If your company is ready for fast track growth, Connect Yorkshire will give you the key to translating your ideas into reality, enabling you to speak the language of investors.

Our programme of help and advice allows you to access a wealth of expert knowledge from our base of sponsors, ensuring you are ‘pitch’ perfect.

What do you get?

Not only does the event itself provide a great opportunity for presenting and networking, but the preparation in the weeks prior is just as beneficial, offering FREE support and invaluable advice to ensure investors will listen. This support includes:

* Access to free interactive workshops given by leading professionals to ensure your company is investor ready
* Intensive one on one advice to hone your pitch and give you the best possible chance of success

On the day you will:

* Have the opportunity to present your 10 minute investment proposition to an invited audience of over 100 delegates including specialist investors

* Be given exhibition space in our breakout area, specifically for you to network with the main players of the Yorkshire technology sector

* Get a 2 page summary of your company’s proposition in our delegate handbook


After the event we will:


* Make an audio file of your presentation available for download on our website


* Follow up your progress, offering help and impartial advice on deal progression should you require


Tim Moor -EV (Medical Screening) ltd presented at June Investment Forum 2008 commented:


''I have really enjoyed the Connect experience and a big thank you to all the team for their support and direct mentoring. The connect arena has created a lot of opportunities for EV (Medical Screening) ltd.''

 Previous Investment Forums

Connect Yorkshire’s Investment Forums continue to build a reputation for high quality presentations and excellent networking opportunities. Our last Investment Forum held in June 2008 attracted over 130 delegates and included investors from:

Bank of Scotland Growth Equity, YFM Private Equity, IP Group, TechInvest, Beer and Partners, Aquarius Equity Partners, Acceleris CV, US Float.Com, EnTrust, Enterprise Ventures, Pentech Ventures, NESTA, Northern Venture Managers, Viking Fund, Partnership Investment Finance, and South Yorkshire Investment Fund.


Companies who have previously presented at Connect Yorkshire Investment Forums have raised £27M over the last 6 years.


How to Apply


For an opportunity that will drive your company forward please fill in an Application Form click here and return to rachel@connectyorkshire.org.

The deadline for receipt of applications is the 10th Oct 2008.


Exhibition Space


In addition to the above we are also offering exhibition space to companies who do not wish to make a presentation on this occasion but who wish to raise finance in the next 6-12 months.


This is an opportunity to network with Connect’s Investment Forum delegates and allow you explain your technology in an informal environment. It offers the first step towards raising the cash you need.


So with applicants having a greater chance of meeting the investment community, what you do have to loose?


By taking up an exhibition space you will:


• Raise the profile of your business amongst over 60 investors from Yorkshire and beyond


• Be given exhibition space in our breakout area, specifically for you to network with the main players of the Yorkshire technology sector


• Get a summary of your company's proposition in our delegate handbook


• Be able to attend TechTalk which will bring together technology leaders, including keynote speakers, to debate and discuss the issues facing the sector today

Deadline is the 10th OctoberClick here to apply

 


Investors

Do you share Connect Yorkshire's passion for developing and investing in innovative ideas? If so, this event is you for you.  Attendance for investors is free.

Regional technology companies will sourced and primed to give you a taster of their potential. Each will present their business proposition in a 10 minute slot. An informal exhibition area, specifically for networking and discussion will allow you to meet all the companies presenting.

To view a summary of the companies that presented at our last Investment Forum please visit www.connectyorkshire.org/?page=Past%20Forums


Registration

Attendance for investors is free. To register for Connects Investment Forum click here:

Email us at events@connectyorkshire.org or Call Connect on 0113 384 5640

For details of all events please visit http://www.connectyorkshire.org/?page=Events

 

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Event Id: 291518
Start date: 26 November 2008