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2007-11-28 | Member Content 

Connect to your perfect investment match

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.

Date: 28 November 2007
Venue: Holiday Inn Royal Victoria, Victoria Station Road, Sheffield, S4 7YE
Time: 09:00am start - 5:00pm (incorporating the afternoon programme of TechTalk)
Sponsored By: South Yorkshire Investment Fund & Business Link
In Association with: Pro - Sheffield

What do you get?
Not only does the event itself provide a great opportunity for raising your profile 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 180 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
  • 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.

    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
    For an opportunity that will drive your company forward please fill in an Application Form which are available online at www.connectyorkshire.org or from Connect Yorkshire Team at E info@connectyorkshire.org or T 0113 384 5640.

    Delegate Registration Attendance for Investors, Sponsors of Connect Yorkshire and invited Partner organisations of Connect Yorkshire at the Investment Forum and TechTalk 2007 is free.

    To register as a delegate please contact the Connect Yorkshire Team directly at E info@connectyrokshire.org or T 0113 384 5640.

    Attendance for Intermediaries is £200 + VAT.

    Further Detail
    For further details please visit the Connect Yorkshire website www.connectyorkshire.org/events

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