Venture Academy - 2 February 2011

The Venture Academy is a one-day coaching event designed for early-stage companies. The aim is to prepare them to introduce their company to international venture capitalists and industry players.

Experienced coaches from the relevant industry areas work very pragmatically with the presenters in how to bring their company to the next level. Focus is on how to meet strategic partners through supportive tools and how to access early-stage funding. 
Registration for this event is free of cost but by invitation only.

If you are a start-up and interested in this year’s Venture Academy, please contact Ita Dusink at ita[@]e-unlimited.com

We offer:
•    Direct feedback on strategic strengths & weaknesses & objectives of their business plans/prospects.
•    Techniques on how to approach investors, how to improve the business’ investment strategy
•    Insight into how venture capitalists and other (international) investors might perceive their business, and an awareness of the necessity of seeking finance from many different sources.
•    Knowledge on financing strategy for their company.
•    A way to facilitate introductions to investors and for relationship building with other top entrepreneurs and advisors.
•    Test market entry strategies / investment plans.

Who participates in the Venture Academy?
•    Selected innovative early-stage companies with one management representative
•    External coaches with relevant expertise and experience, who will review the companies from a shareholder perspective

Who are the coaches?
•    Independent Coaches: consultants able to personally provide advisory service
o    Ex-venture capital managers
o    Ex-entrepreneurs
o    Ex-advisors
•    Advisory Coaches from established advisory practices
o    Consultants from larger or specialised consulting/ accounting firms
o    Head-hunters or interim managers
o    M&A advisors or investment bankers
o    Governmental Agencies representatives 

Venue will be confirmed soon