Tech Centre Manchester, 1 Portland Street , M1 3BE
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 6-9:00pm
Posted 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Dragons Lair provides a compelling environment for technology companies to pitch to a panel of investors. It is arranged as two sessions, each session with up to four companies pitching to a panel of 3 to 4 investors made up of venture capitalists and/or angel investors. Each company is given 5 minutes to deliver a razor-sharp pitch and the investors have 10 mins to quiz the entrepreneur.
Dragons Lair provides a compelling environment for technology companies to pitch to a panel of investors. It is arranged as two sessions, each session with up to four companies pitching to a panel of 3 to 4 investors made up of venture capitalists and/or angel investors. Each company is given 5 minutes to deliver a razor-sharp pitch and the investors have 10 mins to quiz the entrepreneur.
Plenty of networking time is provided for the audience to interact with the pitching companies before the event start as well as after the event. Networking till early hours (at KRO Bar) is a usual feature of our events.
More investors to be announced;
Alex van Someren - Amadeus Capital
Amadeus Capital invests across the technology spectrum in industries that include communications and networking hardware and software, media, e-commerce, computer hardware and software, plus the medtech and cleantech sectors. Since 1997, with over £470m under management, Amadeus Capital has active investments in around 40 companies across Europe and in Israel.
We have the vision to recognise a technology that is indeed special – a great leap forward, not just a new wrinkle. We have the imagination to see how a new product can exploit its technological advantage. We have the operational experience to nurture the right management team to make the vision a reality, helping fast growing companies to avoid pitfalls. We have a global network of technology investors and leaders that are able to help a new company succeed financially. And our team has a track record of investing successfully in high technology companies. We offer the right companies more than just capital. We offer vision, imagination, experience and a network of contacts across the globe.
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Richard Exley - NorthStar
Based in Newcastle, Northstar is a venture capital firm with over £80m under management. Northstar has been inspiring entrepreneurs with financial backing and the expertise of a highly experienced team since 2004, investing in over 200 pioneering, high potential enterprises.Northstar is actively investing 3 funds; the £20m Accelerator Fund; the £15m Proof of Concept Fund, and the £2.4m Creative Content Fund. Among the portfolio is Techcelerate Member company Canddi lead by Tim Langley
Programme:
18:00 - 18:30 Registration and networking
18:30 - 18:45 Update by Techcelerate, Partners and Sponsors
18:45 - 19:45 Up to 4 Company Presentations
19:45 - 20:00 Break
20:00 - 21:00 Up to 4 Company Presentations
From 21:00 onwards - KRO Bar across the road
Disclaimer: The format may change to suit the speakers and presenting companies. The event will be filmed and photographs taken for display on this website and elsewhere.
Fees:
£35 + VAT = £42.00 - Standard ticket
£25 + VAT = £30.00 - Early Bird
£20 + VAT = £24.00 - Full time student (you must not be in paid employment)
FREE - Members (must register - just let us know your username)
Personal Memberships start from £100 + VAT
Technology Company Memberships start from £250 + VAT
Service Provider Memberships start from £350 + VAT
