Entrepreneurial growth companies interested in presenting their business plans at the 2010 InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum in St. Louis, Mo. have just a few days left to submit their applications by the early application deadline of Friday, Nov. 13.
To be considered for participation in the Midwest’s premier venture capital event, which is set for March 24-25, companies must submit their applications by the final deadline of Jan. 8. However, those who submit their applications by the early deadline will have an advantage in being selected to present their business plans to an audience of the nation’s top venture capitalists, corporate and private investors, and investment bankers.
“The extra time can make a big difference in whether or not a company is selected to present because the selection committees will have the time and flexibility to obtain clarification from a company on its application,” said Chris Walsh, executive director of InvestMidwest. “We anticipate we’ll receive close to 100 applications for the maximum of 45 presentation slots we’ll have this year, so we encourage those who can to apply early.”
The 11th Annual InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum aims to attract applicants from throughout the Midwest who have launched entrepreneurial growth companies in a range of industries. InvestMidwest 2009 featured presentations by 43 growth-oriented companies that have the potential to generate at least $20 million in annual revenue within five years. This year’s forum will again feature separate presentation tracks for life sciences, IT/general business and cleantech/alternative energy.
InvestMidwest is expected to once again bring together some of the country’s leading venture capitalists, corporate investors and angel investors, who will gather for the presentations. Selection of presenting companies is based on a company’s value proposition, management team, products or services, marketing strategy, market opportunity and financial summary. Those firms selected will receive guidelines and guidance to ensure that their presentations meet the forum’s professional standards.
InvestMidwest’s mission is to provide access to equity capital for emerging, privately held companies seeking venture funds in excess of $1 million. The 11th annual InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum is supported by a diverse group of public and corporate sponsors. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will act as the funding educational sponsor, and organizational sponsors include the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association, KCSourceLink, Missouri Venture Forum, The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp.
For more information or to obtain an application, visit www.investmidwestforum.com or call (314) 444-1151.
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