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Tuesday, August 19th marked the kick-off of the 2008 CapVenture program. After many months of preparation, Tuesday night was our first session of the program - “Understanding Investors.” All of the program applicants, participants, sponsors and guests were invited to this program to hear a panel discussion featuring Sig Mosley of Imlay Investments, Fred Sturgis of HIG Ventures, Greg Foster of Noro-Moseley Partners, Brendan McGuire of RBC Centura Bank, and was moderated by Jeffrey Leavitt of DLA Piper US LLP. The panel gave insight into investor motivations and expectations on venture investments for start-ups.

There were over 50 applicants for this program and just 15 companies were selected to join the 6 week program. In addition to guest speakers and panelists, the participants will learn from ATDC Venture Catalysts Cindy Cheatham, Mary Leary, Charles Ross, and Lance Weatherby. Over the next few weeks, participants will explore the different types of capital, set their fundraising goals, and refine their executive summaries and pitches. The program will conclude in October with the CapVenture Forum and Celebration featuring presentations by the program’s top companies.

The 2008 program is sponsored by Gold Sponsors Angus McRae, DLA Piper, Porter Keadle Moore, and RBC Centura Bank. Noro-Moseley Partners, Imlay Investments, Morris Manning and Martin, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, HIG Ventures, Grotech Ventures, Croft & Bender, Siavage Law, Silicon Valley Bank, and Wm Leonard & Co are all participating as Silver and Investor Sponsors.

6 more weeks to go!

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