Crossroads Venture Fair Seeks High-Growth Enterprises.NEW HAVEN New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many , Conn. -- Call for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur Deadline: February 15, 2005
When: APRIL 26-27, 2005
Where: OMNI HOTEL AT YALE
New Haven, CT
The Crossroads Venture Fair is seeking high-growth potential enterprises headquartered in the northeastern United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Crossroads, the premier venue for capital in the Northeast, is a 'must attend' event with over $1.38B invested in past presenting companies. David Yarnell, Venture Capitalist Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. and Managing Partner of BEV Capital, said of the event, "Besides being one of the largest venture fairs, the quality of the entrepreneurs and investors is top-notch. Crossroads has introduced us to several compelling growth companies." This year 75 companies will be selected to present and exhibit on one of the two days, depending on development stage of the entrant en·trant n. One that enters, especially one that enters a competition. [French, from present participle of entrer, to enter, from Old French; see enter. . Tom Freed, of Edwards & Angell and Chairman of the fair's Company Liaison Committee The Liaison Committee is a topical committee of the British House of Commons, the lower house of the United Kingdom Parliament. It includes the Chairmen of the 30 Select Committees. , commented, "The reason the venture fair is so well attended is that the presenting companies are selected by a review committee of investors and then mentored by investment pros from the sponsoring organizations prior to the event. Crossroads' reputation for quality has allowed it to grow into the largest venture fair in the Northeast." The fair has been divided into two days based on a investment stage. April 26 - Tuesday will focus on expansion stage to pre-IPO pre-IPO An offering of a company's shares prior to the firm's initial public offering. Investing in a pre-IPO tends to be very risky, in part because the planned IPO may never take place. firms, while Wednesday, April 27 will showcase seed to early stage companies. Each selected entrepreneur entrepreneur (än'trəprənûr`) [Fr.,=one who undertakes], person who assumes the organization, management, and risks of a business enterprise. will receive: --3-minute presentation to all investors --15-minute break-out session with interested investors --Exhibit Opportunity in 8' wide by 4' deep booth with 6 foot table --Exposure in one venue to a wide range of investors actively seeking new investments --Mentoring and presentation coaching available for presenters --Executive summary of business plan in Fair binder binder: see combine. An earlier Microsoft Office workbook file that let users combine related documents from different Office applications. The documents could be viewed, saved, opened, e-mailed and printed as a group. distributed to participants and made available to additional investors --Three company representatives to attend Fair, including Gala Reception Participating companies will also have ample opportunities to present their stories to potential investors, informally in the exhibition area throughout the conference, at the Gala Reception Tuesday evening, at company exhibits and one-on-one meeting rooms. Company applicants will be selected by a screening panel composed of investors. David Sturgess of Updike Kelly & Spellacy and this year's Crossroads Fair Chairman noted of the event, "The annual Crossroads Venture Fair gives entrepreneurial en·tre·pre·neur n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. [French, from Old French, from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise. companies an opportunity to interact with 100 different investment firms from throughout the Northeast in one place and at one time. On their own, it would take the CEOs years to reach as many potential sources for growth capital." From a national perspective, John Taylor John Taylor, or Johnny Taylor may refer to: Academic figures
There is an application fee of $100.00 for entrepreneurs. Accepted companies will be asked to remit To transmit or send. To relinquish or surrender, such as in the case of a fine, punishment, or sentence. An individual, for example, might remit money to pay bills. TO REMIT. To annul a fine or forfeiture. 2. an additional $395 to participate in the fair. For more information or to sign up go to www.crossroads-cvg.org or call 203.256.5955. About Crossroads Venture Fair Crossroads, the Northeast's Premier Venue for Capital now in its 12th year, has become the largest venture fair and technology-networking event in the Northeast. Taking place over two days in New Haven, CT, this year's event will feature 75 of the hottest growth companies, from seed to pre-IPO stages of financing, along with programming geared to the high-tech, high-growth entrepreneurs and investors. Crossroads is produced by the Connecticut Venture Group. |
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