01 October 2007:
Showcasing the very best regional technology companies, this is a unique platform for ambitious emerging businesses like yours who may be seeking finance to meet potential investors. Presentation slots are now available and Connect Yorkshire are seeking applications from Technology and Knowledge based businesses.
Sponsored By: South Yorkshire Investment Fund & Business Link
In Association with: Pro - Sheffield
Date: 28th November 2007
Venue: Holiday Inn Royal Victoria, Victoria Station Road, Sheffield, S4 7YE
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Time: 09:00am start - 5:00pm (incorporating the afternoon programme of TechTalk Sheffield)
Presenting 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 your proposition 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:
- Raise the profile of your business amongst the investment and business community
- Have the opportunity to present your 10 minute investment proposition to an invited audience of over 150 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 two page summary of your company's proposition in our delegate handbook
Previous Investment Forums
Matthew Smith of CMM Technology LLP pitched for investment at Connect Yorkshire's Forum in 2006 said:
'It was great exposure for us. We received some really good feedback but even better, we met a business angel who has subsequently invested £150,000 in the business.'
Our last Investment Forum held in June 2007 attracted over 180 delegates and included investors from: Noble Fund Managers, Bank of Scotland Growth Equity, YFM Private Equity, IP Group, TechInvest, Beer and Partners, Acceleris Corporate Ventures, EnTrust, 3i plc, Enterprise Ventures, Pentech Ventures, NESTA, Northern Venture Managers, Viking Fund, Partnership Investment Finance, and South Yorkshire Investment Fund.
How to Apply for Presentation Slots
The deadline for receipt of applications is the 10th October 2007.
With limited places available and at a cost of only £200 + VAT, if you wish to take advantage of this great opportunity, simply contact the Connect Yorkshire Team at info@connectyrokshire.org or 0113 384 5640.
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:
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Raise the profile of your business amongst over 50 investment companies from Yorkshire and beyond
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Be given exhibition space in our breakout area, specifically for you to network with the main players of the Yorkshire technology sector
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Get a summary of your company's proposition in our delegate handbook
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Be able to attend TechTalk which will bring together technology leaders, including 5 keynote speakers, to debate and discuss the issues facing the sector today
With limited places available and at a cost of only £75 + VAT, if you wish to take advantage of this great opportunity, simply contact the Connect Yorkshire Team at info@connectyrokshire.org or 0113 384 5640.
How to Apply for Exhibition Space
The deadline for receipt of applications is the 10th October 2007.
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.
Up to 10 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 plus up to 8 additional exhibiting companies seeking finance.
To view a summary of the companies that presented at our last Investment Forum please
Click Here.
The Programme
Please note this is a provisional programme and timings may be subject to change
Investment Forum
08:30 Registration and Refreshments
09:30 Opening Remarks and Session 1 Company Presentations
11:10 Refreshment break in the technology exhibition area
11:45 Session 2 Company Presentations
TechTalk 2007
13:15 Buffet lunch and exhibition
14:15 Introduction and 5 keynote speakers, followed by an open floor debate
16:00 Champagne Reception and Exhibition
17:00 Event closes
Registration
Attendance for Investors, Sponsors of Connect Yorkshire and invited Partner organisations of Connect Yorkshire at the Investment Forum and TechTalk 2007 is free. You can Register via Email
or
Call Connect Yorkshire on 0113 384 5640
Attendance for Intermediaries is £200 + VAT.