Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton - Series “A” Venture Investing in 2012; Will We Turn the Corner?

When: Thu February 02, 2012 4:00 pm

Organization: Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton

Location: Venture Cafe, One Broadway, 4th fl., Cambridge, MA

Website: http://conta.cc/ytQk4u

As any savvy entrepreneur knows, the process of securing venture capital is dependent on many variables, including many external to the startup seeking funding.  Knowledge of the climate for venture funding and the nature of the venture funds themselves can make the difference between securing an “A” round and not.

Please join us for a lively discussion and review of 2011 Series “A” deals and a look into 2012 with our impressive panel of leading venture capital partners to discuss:

• Where are pre-money valuations headed?
• Will there be an increase in the competition for deals?
• How will the interaction between angels and venture funds change in 2012?
• What sectors will be hot in 2012 and which will not?
• Investment into New York’s Internet and digital media companies overshadowed Boston’s startups in 2011.  Are we seeing a temporary aberration?
• Exit strategies --- Will M&A and IPO activity increase in 2012?

Come hear the panel’s thoughts on these and other issues pertinent to entrepreneurs and then network over a beer in the Venture Café at 5:30pm.

Moderated by:  David Verrill, Hub Angels Investment Group LLC
Panelists:  Braden Bohrmann, Managing Director, Avalon Ventures
                     Dayna Balcome Grayson, Principal, North Bridge Venture Partners
                     Eric Hjerpe, General Partner, Kepha Partners
                     Jon Auerbach, Charles River Ventures