The NextWomen Funding & Pitching  & Networking Evening - 26 April, 2010

The NextWomen, in partnership with Astia, invite you to an event in which you can meet, interact and learn from experienced men and women that know all about funding for both start-ups and growing businesses. Spend an evening in the intimate setting of the Loyens & Loeff Law Firm offices gaining insight into how to raise the financial capital you need, whilst networking with fellow entrepreneurs over prosecco, wine and sushi.

Practice your Pitch, and Win a Seat in the Astia Doing it Right Programme in London

The NextWomen offer the exclusive opportunity to 6 women to try out their funding pitches before a Panel of Experts and Investors. It is a unique chance to profit from these experts’ insights, and to receive feedback and suggestions on your funding pitch before you throw yourselves in front of the lions. The winning pitch will have a seat guaranteed at the Astia Doing it Right Program in London on May 4-7.

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Date: April 26 2010, from 6.00 to 9.30pm

Location: Loyens & Loeff in the City (near Bank)

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The Judging Panel:

Inma Martinez - Stradbroke Advisers

Andrew Nutter - Balderton Capital

Tracy Scribner - MMC Ventures

Maria Dramalioti-Taylor - Business Angel

Simone Brummelhuis - Astia Board & CEO of the NextWomen

Tickets:

Attendee Early Bird (Before April 15th) - £39.00

Attendee Late Ticket (After April 15th) - £49.00

Pitching Workshop & Competition - £75,00 (requires that you purchase an attendee ticket prior to submitting your executive summary, the remaining amount will only be charged if you are selected)

To book your ticket, click here.

If you want to pitch your business, you must purchase a normal ticket and send us an executive summary or high-level pitch for your start-up. The 6 best start-up applications will be invited to join the afternoon workshop, from 3 to 5pm, and pitch to our panel of investors in the evening. The £35 difference for the pitching tickets will only be charged if you are selected, directly by The NextWomen.

About Astia and the Winning Prize:

Doing it Right in London: Programme Overview

In Europe, select entrepreneurs can experience Astia's hallmark Doing it Rightprogramme that has resulted in a greater than 60% funding success rate for prior participants.

Doing it Right London is a programme where exceptional entrepreneurs enhance their company's ability to attract funding and cultivate invaluable relationships.

Through candid discussions led by local investors and seasoned entrepreneurs,Doing it Right increases participants' understanding of the current state of venture capital and angel investment.

Entrepreneurs gain important skills and insight when Doing it Right - from developing an effective fundraising strategy, negotiating term sheets, navigating the due diligence process, to leading a successful company. Doing it Right is current, fresh and relevant.

Select entrepreneurs receive:

• Introductions to leading VCs and angel investors through investor-led panels and workshops
• Presentation skills coaching by a leading expert
• Increased business acumen and executive leadership skills
• Expert advice from VCs, angels and successful entrepreneurs