CapVenture

 

• Program Overview
• Registration
• Sponsorship Information
• Curriculum
• Presenters
• Keynotes
• Coaches
• Logistics
• Sponsors
• Program Feedback

Registration Deadline is August 6th. Register Today!  

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Program Overview

 

ATDC/TAG CapVenture is a unique and powerful training program to educate and equip early stage company executives for smarter and more productive capitalization of their business. The program is optimized for those seeking their first institutional round of financing.

In 2010, for the first time, CapVenture will be split into two tracks: "Series A" and "Seed". The Series A track is designed for those companies ready for venture capital. The Seed track is for those companies who need capital but are not yet ready for venture capital.

Through participation in this program, companies will:

• Gain valuable practical knowledge about the various forms of capital available to early-stage technology companies.
• Sharpen the participating company's business and financing strategy to increase the probability of successful capitalization.
• Assess their companies' fit with various forms of capital.
• Gain practical tips on the process of capital raising that will increase their odds of success and limit unproductive activities.
• Gain peer and mentor relationships to facilitate valuable connections for their businesses.
• Provide prepared participants an opportunity to meet investors. The 2008 forum led to requests for 59 meetings by investors.
• The top CapVenture "Series A" track companies will have an additional opportunity to present to dozens of investors through an automatic slot during the ATDC/VentureLab early-stage forum at Venture Atlanta.'
• In addition to the #1 CapVenture company getting a presentation spot at VentureAtlanta, the next top 3 companies, may participate in the showcase.

 

 

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Presenters

 

The following are the scheduled presenters at CapVenture 2010 (more being added)

 

• Scott Burkett
• Roberto Casas
• Connie Casteel
• Jacqui Chu
• Pat Dailey
• Kent Elmer
• Paul Freet
• Linnea Geiss
• Wes Getman
• John Harris
• Ben Hill
• Michael Horten
• Mary Leary
• Jeff McConnell
• Keith McGreggor
• Gordon Rogers
• Nina Sawczuk
• Lance Weatherby 

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Keynotes

 

 

• Paul Freet will present Raising Capital, or Not
• Michael Blake and Guests Present Pitch Camp
• David Cummings will present Pivoting
• Ricky Steele will present Networking Like a Pro
• Jeffrey Leavitt will present State of the Venture Capital and Angel World

 

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Curriculum

Series A Track

• Introduction to Venture Capital
• Assessing your business
• Developing an Investment strategy
• Honing your elevator pitch
• Creating a compelling executive summary
• Is early exit an option?
• Pitch Camp
• Crafting a Professional Image
• Term Sheets 101
• Other Sources of Funding
• The VC investable team
• Building a financial model

Seed Track

• Introduction to Angel funding
• Assesing your fundability
• Company Structures
• Other Sources of Funding
• Intellectual Property
• Bootstrapping 101
• Honing your elevator pitch
• Building a team
• Are you a candidate for an early exit
• Pitch Camp
• Writing compelling executive summaries
• Startup Finance 101

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Registration

Register online at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=msdvr  and make our payment.

 

Then, please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/capventure to provide us with additional information about your company.

 

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Session Dates and Locations

 

Locations:

Centergy One Building
Wayne Hodges Room (335)
75 5th Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Click here for map and directions 

 

Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings and begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and will end by 9:30 p.m.. Sessions will run from August 17st to September 21st.

 

 

Participation Fees: 

Series A Track Participant Fees: TAG Members: $399 Non- Members: $499. ** Register by July 16th and Save $50 

Series A Track Second Participant Fees: TAG Members: $299 Non-Members: $399 (Please register by calling Amanda Shook at 404-920-2023)** Register by July 16th and Save $50 

Seed Track Participant Fees: TAG Members: $199 Non-Members: $249** Register by July 16th and Save $25 

Seed Track Second Participants Fees: TAG Members: $174 Non-Members: $224 (Please register by calling Amanda Shook at 404-920-2023)** Register by July 16th and Save $25 

Program fees include: participation, coaching (Series A track only), course materials, refreshments, dinner, and graduation reception (with investors). Registration and payment information will be sent to applicants upon acceptance.  In addition to participation fees companies will be required to join ATDC if they are not already members.