CED's Venture Capital Series: Agenda
Deal Structures and Raising Capital
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Registration & Welcome Remarks |
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| 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. | The ABCs of Venture Economics & Valuation | Enrich your understanding of the venture capital process. Learn from a VC’s point of view about the structure of a financing, the valuation of investments and potential exit routes.
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| 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Choosing Your Investor | How do you choose the right investor for your company? Your investor becomes your partner so you must take careful consideration into knowing the investor and the investment firm’s track record. Ideally your investor should share your vision and work actively with you and your company to gain mutual respect and trust. Moderator: Steven Casey, Vice President, Statewide Operations, North Carolina Biotechnology Center
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| 5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Dinner | |
| 6:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Negotiating the Term Sheet | Gain a special insider’s view into negotiating a venture capital term sheet. Understand term sheets and deal structures by watching a lively role playing session that will cover full ratchets, liquidation preferences and other offering terms. Moderator: John Fogg, Member, Hutchison Law Group
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| 7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Life as a Venture-Backed Company | A panel of entrepreneurs, all of whom have successfully raised capital, will share their personal experiences and provide insight into what life is like after receiving a check. The group will discuss the highs and lows of making it through the fundraising process and the challenges of growing a successful business. Moderator: Kathryne Carr, Managing Director, Tall Oaks Capital
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| 7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Networking Reception |