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IMPORTANT DATES
- March 30: Priority application deadline to receive Entrepreneurs' Reception invitation
- April 1: Entrepreneurs' Reception for all applicants and investors
- April 15: Selected companies notified
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- May 10: Presenting companies announced to the public
How Do I Submit My Company's Information?
It’s an easy two-part process:
Part ONE:
Requests standard contact information needed to identify and register you and your company in the online system. Here you will create your log-in (CEO / entrepreneur's e-mail) and self-created password. At the end, you will be asked to identify the stage of your company which will generate a stage-specific Part Two form.
Part TWO:
Requests important company background that tells the story about your specific enterprise and provides important milestones for the Selection Committee to review your company profile accordingly.
"Companies that presented at MAVA's Capital Connection fairs in 1996 through 2007 have raised more than $2.6 billion of equity from professional venture capitalists. If your company is seeking to accelerate growth through private equity financing, or you are looking for early growth capital, you won't find better access and exposure anywhere else." - Peter Barris, NEA & Co-Chair Capital Connection 2008
WHY Present?
- Here are just a few of the benefits for showcasing your company at Capital Connection this year!
- Gain access to an exclusive group of key capital sources, including private equity and venture capital investors
- Meet with key corporate development executives, instrumental in developing partnerships and exploring future sources for M&A
- Find and develop new channel partners and explore partnerships with other enterprise CEOs and key decision-makers
- Interface with high-end power users and a qualified potential customer base
- Leverage one of the country’s most respected business platforms committed to company growth and formation
WHAT STAGE of company should submit an application/profile?
Capital Connection is not just for expansion or early-stage companies, but provides an efficient platform for companies at all stages of development including later stage.
We group companies in tracks and by sectors in order to draw the greatest crowd of interested parties to hear from companies who are selected for the coveted number of limited presentation spots.
Listed below are some guidelines for helping companies self-select which profile best fits. The two profiles/applications include options for Expansion / Early Stage and Later Stage Companies. While meeting the following criteria is not mandatory, they are meant to serve as guidelines for completing your profile/application.
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- Early / Expansion Stage Companies
- Guidelines for Qualification
- Seeking investment capital, a follow-on round of financing or a first round of institutional financing of at least $1M over the next 12-18 months
- Seeking to meet with potential key strategic partners and collaborators - rapidly acquiring customers and generating revenue
- Financing product development, building out a senior management team or expanding sales and marketing or scaling a business model
- Reserved slots for a limited number of companies with nascent technologies
- Benefits for Selected Companies
- Two presentation coaches from MAVA member companies
- Two registrations to interactive FastTrack Program on April 29, 2010 (mandatory for companies selected as presenters)
- Eight minute presentation time slot
- 8"x 6" exhibit booth
- Full conference registration package for the CEO and senior company leadership (up to two additional CXOs) to attend Capital Connection at a discounted rate of $1200
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- Later / Growth Stage Companies
- Guidelines for Qualification
- Seeking visibility / business relationships with potential customers, partners and other private and public sector decision-makers
- Possibly seeking growth capital or contemplating an exit via an acquisition or IPO in the next 12 to 18 months
- Building a syndicate of later stage private equity investors
- Serving a substantial customer base, resulting in demonstrated, recurring revenue growth
- Cash flow positive, EBITDA positive
- Earning a minimum of $30M in revenue
- Benefits for Selected Companies
- Dedicated room space available for later stage companies to meet with investors/strategic advisors, etc.
- One fifteen minute interactive presentation time slot to present to later stage capital growth sources (either individual, or on a 3 company panel) - invitation to present is offered to CEO only - other senior leadership attendees receive a discounted rate (contact MAVA mava@mava.org for special code)
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Capital Connection 2010 Presenting Companies
See the full list of this year's presenting companies.