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About the event:
This unique event will bring to you top Europe’s crowdfunding platforms, so you can learn in-depth what Crowdfunding is all about, what can different platforms offer and how to choose the best one for your needs. You will have an opportunity to learn how to succeed whilst crowdfunding through analysing top case-studies and will get a chance to make strong connections with top industry-experts.
Who should attend?
All startups and founders that would like to raise Funding on Crowd Funding platforms and those that would like to know more about the process.
You will need to register on Eventbrite and RSVP above, to be put on the guest list:
Topics covered during the session:
• An overview of crowdfunding
• The major differences between equity and reward based platforms
• A snapshot of some of the most popular platforms
(and a few you may not know about)
• How to plan a crowdfunding campaign that people care about and actually fund
• The costs involved in running a campaign
• Case studies of successful tech campaigns
• How to promote your campaign
• Tips on what it takes to succeed
By the end of the session you will have a better understanding of crowdfunding and if it’s right for your business, what it takes to succeed and have an action plan to help you launch your own campaign.
Speakers
Francesca O’Brien, Head Associate, Syndicate room (Angels Crowdfunding)
Franis responsible for management of deal flow and liaison with entrepreneurs.
She graduated from St John’s College, Cambridge, where she read Part I History; Part II Psychology, before completing a Graduate Diploma in Law in London. Fran has previously worked with the legal team responsible for preparing victim and witness statements for the Leveson Inquiry, and within the schools and education department of the London Borough of Ealing Council.
Frank Webster, Campaigns Director, Seedrs (UK’s Leading Crowdfunding platform)
Frank heads up Seedrs campaign on-boarding and business outreach. He is a lawyer who began his career in London with Jones Day, moving to Kirkland & Ellis where he practised in the firm’s private equity practice. More recently, he was manager of leading legal news and community site RollOnFriday. Frank joined Seedrs just after launch in 2012.
Henrik Ottosson, Invesdor (One of the fastest growing European platforms)
Henrik Ottosson is based in London where he has lived and worked for the last 20 years. He has a background in investment banking and global markets where he has worked in various roles as Managing Director and Head of Nordic Region. During his career in London he has worked at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Scotland and Société Générale. His experience ranges from capital markets, equities and fixed income to asset and liability management solutions. Additionally, he has extensive experience in developing distribution strategies and product partnership with financial advisors, insurance companies and wealth managers.
Today he works as an entrepreneur, investor and independent consultant with a focus on Northern Europe and the financial services industry
Hosts:
Arina Osiannaya, Business Funding show (The only place where you can meet top-finance providers on a regular basis), and
Osmond Dsilva, Tech City Coffee Meetup (Chef of coffee with a smell of money…)
Content
Overview of opportunities
In-depth insight into featured platforms
Review of successful applications
Criteria analyses
Q&A
Networking reception (drinks provided)
Format
• 6.00pm: General networking;
• 6.30 to about 7.30 pm: Speakers
• 7.30pm to 8.00pm: Questions, more networking; and
• 8.00pm: Networking session
A note from our hosts
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