This week sees the mini Doing it Right London, a programme where exceptional entrepreneurs enhance their company's ability to attract funding and cultivate invaluable relationships, organized by Astia. Experts at the event are Glenda Stone of Aurora, Melanie Perkins of The Aspire Fund and Rebecca Tod of Oxford Capital Partners, who will talk about topics such as "the State of Angel Investment" and "Building the Team at the Right Time".

Astia is a global non-profit organisation that provides innovative programmes to exceptional women-led start-ups.  Head-quartered in San Francisco, Astia delivers programmes for entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, New York, London and, from later this year, India.  Astia works with start-ups around the world as they access capital, grow their businesses, and develop the leadership of the founding team.  Sharon Vosmek, CEO of Astia says:

"Through candid discussions led by local investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, the Doing it Right program increases an entrepreneur's understanding of the current state of investment as well as what it takes to succeed in a high-growth enterprise."

The Astia model of engaging a community of experts to the benefit of the select start-ups it serves has resulted in an exceptional success rate. since 2003:
·    Presenting companies have raised over $600 million
·    Greater than 55% of the presenting companies at Astia Investor Forums have achieved funding or an exit within one year of the program
·    16 presenting companies have secured an exit, including 2 IPOs

If you want to participate on February 2, or February 3, apply for a last minute approval via Astia.