2009 Venture Capital Funding Outlook

WHEN

  • January 12, 2009 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

WHERE

  • Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
  • Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
  • 1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
  • Waltham, MA 02451
  • Map

DESCRIPTION

A panel of distinguished venture capitalists will discuss the current market for venture capital funding and the outlook for 2009.
Discussion will include:

1. Keys to obtaining funding; from first round to follow on rounds
2. Top 10 ways not to get funded; what you don’t want to do
3. Where the money is going, areas of focus for venture investments
4. Update on current trends in Terms, Conditions and Valuations
5. Strategy and the market for company exits

Panelists will include:

  • David Broadwin, Moderator, Partner at Foley Hoag LLP
  • Axel Bichara, Senior Partner at Atlas Venture
  • Austin Westerling, Partner at Charles River Ventures

Get an insider’s view into the current Boston Venture Capital Marketplace. Arm yourself with the latest information you need to raise money, including an understanding of what makes your company an attractive investment. This event will surely provide financial executives with the information they need to better understand how to raise money and what it takes to attract growth capital.

There will be extensive question and answer periods during the presentation with adjournment by 7:30PM.

Members of the Massachusetts Society of CPA’s are eligible to earn one hour of CPE for attending.

Seating is limited; please register to reserve your seat.

COST: There is no cost to attend this event.