panel of Private Equity experts. The aim of the day is to highlight issues that arise during the fund raising process and understand what it takes to attract an Investors' attention.

Agenda for the Day (Subject to change)

What the VC’s are looking for, Current Preferences, Do’s and Don’ts,
Making a successful pitch to investors and the Business Cube methodology – how to prepare a business plan for a potential investor
Legal aspects of equity fund raising
The Business Expansion Scheme, how to register and what investors look for in a BES company
How can I raise Business Angel finance?

It is open to the following businesses;

limited companies only (not sole traders)
export oriented companies (not local services)

We expect strong demand. Places are strictly limited so early booking is advised.

Panel members:

John Phelan, Halo Business Angel Partnership

Andrew Bourg, BDO Stoy Hayward

Brian Allen, LK Shields

Bob McGowan- Smyth, Equity Network, InterTrade Ireland

Shay Garvey, Delta Partners

Connor Sweeney, InterTrade Ireland - Seedcorn Business Competition

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