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Brian Model from Stonehenge Capital will be our moderator |
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Early Stage Technology Venture Capital and Entrepreneurs
Panel Discussion of five industry experts moderated by Brian S. Model of Stonehenge Capital Company. Experienced professionals will address the pressing issues related to the evolving relationship between VCs and entrepreneurs
Event Date: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 6:00pm
Since the ebullient days of the internet bubble, investors and entrepreneurs have had to change their ways. Early stage companies must now have a product and customers before being considered by most VCs. Venture capitalists who survived the shake-out to raise new funds may be victims of their own successes: Many early-stage investors have raised so much money that they can no longer “afford” to invest small amounts (less than 1 million), in unproven companies.
The reality that the average IPO has risen from 3 to 5.5 years is also having an impact. More VCs are taking an active role in the management of their portfolio companies and are using their formidable contacts to drive business. Since their fates are tied for longer periods, VCs and CEOs alike must work harder than ever to get along.
A panel of industry experts will address the following questions:
How is the trend towards larger funds impacting investment in young companies?
Who is filling the gap? Angels, governments, friends and family?
What technology sectors are still hot, providing attractive returns and exits for investors?
In what ways are VCs helping their portfolio companies succeed?
Are venture capitalists delivering on their “Value-Add” promise?
Are VC returns declining as a result of the weak IPO market?
Moderator:
Brian S. Model, Stonehenge Capital Company
Panelists
Warren Haber Jr. recently joined Capital Force 1
Ramana Jampala is a partner at the VC firm SAS Investors
Somak Chattopadhyay is a Vice President with Edison Venture Fund
Edward Zimmerman chairs the Technology Group at the law firm Lowenstein Sandler
DATE:
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
TIME:
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Registration and reception
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Program
PLACE:
Lowenstein Sandler PC, 1251 Avenue of the
Americas, 18th Floor, Manhattan
(Cross streets are 49th and 50th Street. Near B,D, F and V train at Rockefeller Center station)
Must have photo ID for security.
PRICE:
CBSACNY members $25
Non-members $40
REGISTRATION:
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Last date and time to purchase tickets is June 13, 2006, 12 noon.
Please click here to purchase.
Notes
Refreshments and soft drinks will be served.
EVENT ORGANIZERS:
Edward Rashba and Deborah Faison
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