Venture Fast Track

Overview

June 18, 2013

Nutter McClennen and Fish LLP
Seaport West
155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA

8:30am – 5:45pm

Led by leading experts in the field of startup financing, the limited seat Fast Track is an intensive, interactive full-day seminar designed to provide entrepreneurs and investors an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise early stage capital for a startup.

The TCN Venture Fast Track is a dynamic, fast-track version of TCN’s comprehensive roundtables and expert lunches. So if you want an invigorating refresher, or are new to TCN events, this is the event for you!

Regular Registration – Register now to save

$100 – until April 30, 2013

$150 – May 1 – May 31, 2013

$200 – June 1 – June 18, 2013

$250 – Day of registration

Other Registration types:

Season Pass: $100
Students: $100 free admission with a StayinMA scholarship

A limited number of scholarships are available – please email meredith@thecapitalnetwork.org for more information

Agenda

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM	Registration
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM	Introductory Remarks
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Plan for funding: What Stage Is Your Business and What Are Your Options
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Angel & Venture Term Sheets and Negotiation with an Investor
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM	Entrepreneur-Advisor Matching Lunch Session
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM	Maximizing Value through IP & a Case Study
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM	Company Valuation and Metrics – Top Down or Bottom Up?
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM	Break
4:14 PM – 5:45 PM	Pitching the plan and financial projections

Program Descriptions

Plan for funding: What Stage Is Your Business and What Are Your Options

Is your business an idea, in the midst of formation, or ready to raise capital? The first step to identifying what comes next is understanding the stage of your business.

Join our fundraising experts for an in-depth discussion of what options you have for funding and how to decide which ones are right for you and for your company.

Topics covered will include investment criteria, time to closing, investment range, success rates, control features, compliance requirements, and the overall costs of capital from each such source.

Experts:

Angel & Venture Term Sheets and Negotiation with an Investor

As an entrepreneur, understanding the parts of an Angel or Venture Capital term sheet can be a daunting task. The session discusses common practices and pitfalls surrounding the use of term sheets and the current market terms for early-stage angel and venture investments. Some sample term sheets will be reviewed and explained.

Led by a venture capitalist, an entrepreneur, and their attorneys, this program explains the critical common business and legal terms used in these term sheets through a live, mock negotiation.

Experts:

Entrepreneur-Advisor Matching Lunch

The Entrepreneur-Advisor matching lunch is an opportunity for you to ask questions and receive advice from experienced entrepreneurs, strategic professionals, or early-stage investors, all who are active supporters of New England’s entrepreneurial community.

Click on the Faculty tab for a list of last year’s mentors

Maximizing Value Through IP & a Case Study

IP broadly encompasses many different types of corporate assets. Businesses in any industry must be aware of the ways in which the company’s future success can be enhanced by an appreciation of IP and its strategic use.

An expert will cover IP basics, strategies for building an IP portfolio, and the role of IP in corporate transactions. Then hear from an entrepreneur how IP assets can play a role in the value of a company and how IP can impact the success a company will have in its capital raising efforts.

Experts:

Bill Geary – Nutter, McClennen & Fish

Company Valuation and Metrics – top down or bottom up?

In today’s economic environment, where investors are strapped for cash and looking for the lowest risk alternatives, the already difficult task of defending your corporate valuation to Angels & VCs is nearly impossible. In this program we will discuss valuation methodologies, metrics, tactics and tips for early stage corporate valuations.

Bettina Hein – Pixability

Preparing Your Pitch and Your Financial Projections

Early-stage ventures seeking investment need to know how to target, locate, approach, and close with venture capitalists, angels, and, strategic investors. Learn the key components to include in your investment deck.

Along with the building blocks of an investment deck, we will discuss one of the key components in depth: the financial projections. Learn the key metrics that will raise red flags for investors and those that get investors to believe in you and your company.

Experts: