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Virginia Venture Calendar
February 2010 CIT's Monthly Digest of Regional, Early-Stage Financing Events, Deadlines and News for Virginia's High-Tech Companies |
For suggestions, corrections, and comments please contact Jennifer O'Daniel at [email protected] or 703.689.3073. |
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Happy Entrepreneurship Week!! |
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell officially recognized the week of February 20, 2010 as Entrepreneur Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. According to the Department of Commerce, more than 2,300 people become independent entrepreneurs daily, joining more that 20 million self-employed, that make up fore than 75% of the nation's 26 million plus business firms nationwide. View the official document at: http://www.dba.state.va.us/documents/EntrepreneurshipWkProclamation2010.pdf
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News:
Alawar Entertainment, an Alexandria, VA-based provider of casual games, closed a $3M round from Almaz Capital Partners.
StraighterLine, an Alexandria, VA-based provider of online education services, raised $1.2M from an undisclosed venture investor. |
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Southeast Venture Conference 2010 - 2/24 - 2/25
The fourth annual Southeast Venture Conference will feature market relevant investor and executive panels, exclusive networking opportunities, featured speakers and dozens of the region's top private technology firms presenting to a national audience of venture capitalists, investment bankers and private equity investors. For more information visit http://www.seventure.org.
Capital Call - 3/3
Cooley Godward Kronish hosts Capital Call. The event will feature six of the hottest growth companies over lunch. Presenting companies include: Cardagin Networks, Cut2IT, DealPal, Maxtena, MyGov.com, and Optoro. Invitation only event. To apply to present at the next capital call, send executive summaries to [email protected]. Accredited investors that would like to attend and did not receive an invitation, contact Carl Grant at [email protected].
Accounting Compliance and QuickBooks Set-up - 3/11
Meet the Capital Players - 3/16
NVTC hosts "Win Win" M&A in a Tough Market. Tom Dailey from IXI and WIll Dunbar from Core Capital share their experiences on IXI being acquired by Equifax. For more information visit http://www.nvtc.org.
RichTech Women in Technology - 3/16
For information about Federal Funding events, please visit: http://www.cit.org/events. |
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Virginia Angel Investor Groups:
Active Angel Investors - Vienna, VA. Active Angel Investors (AAI) invests in early-stage and expansion stage companies in the following sectors: business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, financial services, IT services, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, and software. AAI prefers to invest within a four-hour drive of Washington, DC. For more information visit: http://www.newvantagegroup.com.
D'Arch Angels - Vienna, VA. D'Arch Angels invests in early-stage and expansion stage companies in the following sectors: military and intelligence. D'Arch Angels prefers to invest within a four-hour drive of Washington, DC. For more information visit: http://www.newvantagegroup.com.
Jefferson Corner Group - Charlottesville, VA. Jefferson Corner Group invests in seed and start up stage companies in technologies industry. For consideration, contact Andrea Alms at [email protected] or 434.982.0852.
LaunchBox Digital - Washington, DC. LaunchBox Digital is an early stage investment firm located in Washington, D.C., is focused on helping entrepreneurs get through those challenging early days by bringing capital, advice, and practical guidance to help early stage businesses succeed. For more information visit: http://www.launchboxdigital.com.
The Wedgwood Circle, LLC - Washington, DC. The Wedgwood Circle invests in seed and start up stage companies in the following sectors: film, music, television, publishing, theatre/performing, fashion, fine arts and computer/console gaming. Invests nationally. For consideration, contact Mark Rodgers at [email protected].
Space Angels Network - Leesburg, VA
Space Angels Network is the premier source of aerospace dealflow for investors and of early-stage capital for aerospace-related ventures across a wide spectrum of technologies, markets, and industries. They are a professionally managed national network of accredited investors focused on aerospace-related opportunities. For more information visit: www.spaceangelsnetwork.com.
Virginia Active Angel Network - Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, VA. Virginia Active Angel Network invests in Seed & Start-up and early stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, industrial/energy, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment and telecommunications. Virginia Active Angel Network prefers to invest within a four hour drive of Charlottesville and Blacksburg. For consideration, contact Richard Crawford [email protected] or 434-409-3383.
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Out-of-State Angel Investor Groups:
Angel Healthcare Investors - Newton, MA. Angel Healthcare Investors, LLC invests in seed and start up stage, early-stage and expansion stage companies primarily with a direct healthcare or life science application that are located in the Northeast. Their primary sectors of focus include: biotechnology, healthcare services, medical devices and equipment, healthcare IT and specialty hedge and private equity funds. Occasionally, Angel Healthcare may consider opportunities outside the healthcare industry or located outside New England. For investment consideration, contact Geoff Maletta at [email protected] or 617.630.0777. Angel Investor Forum - Glastonbury, CT. The Angel Investor Forum invests in both seed and start up stage, and early-stage and expansion stage companies, with no designated industry preference. Angel Investment Forum has a focus on Connecticut companies. For investment consideration, contact Reginald Babcock at [email protected] or 860.430.1257. Atlanta Technology Angels - Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Technology Angels (ATA) invests in seed and start up stage, early-stage and expansion stage technology companies in the following sectors: Computers and peripherals, electronics and instrumentation, financial services, IT services, Semiconductors, software, telecommunications. ATA prefers to invest in companies located in Georgia. For consideration, contact Knox Massey at [email protected] or 404.526.6039. Bay Angels - Waquoit, MA. Bay Angels invest in seed and start up stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, industrial/energy, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment and semiconductors. Bay Angels prefer to invest in Cape Cod and the Islands, Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, although not restricted to that region. Generally, a two-hour drive of Cape Cod. For consideration, contact Robert Lamkin at [email protected] or 508-299-8341. Beacon Angels- Boston, MA. Beacon Angels invest in seed and start up stage companies in the following sectors: business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, retail/distribution, semiconductors, software and telecommunications. Beacon Angels prefer to invest in the New England States. For consideration, contact William F. Swiggart at [email protected] or 617.742.0110 x201. Blue Ridge Angel Investment Network - Asheville, NC. Blue Ridge Angel Investment Network invests in seed and start-up stage and early stage companies within a two-hour drive of Asheville, NC. There are no restrictions on industries. Blue Tree Allied Angels - Wexford, PA. Blue Tree Allied Angels invests in seed and start up stage, early-stage and expansion stage companies in the following sectors: healthcare services, industrial/energy, IT services, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, and software. Blue Tree Allied Angels prefers to invest within an hour drive from Wexford. For consideration, contact Catherine Mott at [email protected] or 724.699.1076. Boston Harbor Angels - Boston, MA. Boston Harbor Angels invest in early stage (prototype or customers) companies in the following sectors: consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, healthcare services, industrial/energy, IT services, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, retail/distribution, semiconductors and software. Boston Harbor Angels prefer to invest in New England but have no geographic restrictions. For consideration, contact Michael Williams at [email protected] or 617.742.7887. Business Utility Angels - New York, New York. Business Utility Angels invest in and start up stage, early-stage and expansion stage companies in the following sectors: business products and services, IT services and software. Business Utility Angels prefer to invest within the region. For consideration, contact Elizabeth Eiss at [email protected] or 847.420.4708. Charleston Angel Partners - Charleston, SC. Charleston Angel Partners (CHAP) invest in seed and start up stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, healthcare services, industrial/energy, IT services, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, semiconductors, software and telecommunications. CHAP prefers to invest in the southeastern US. For consideration, contact Ken Roozen at [email protected] or 843.768.7408. Chattanooga Technology Council - Chattanooga, TN. The Chattanooga Technology Council, Inc. (CTC) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the growth of technology businesses and education throughout the greater Chattanooga area. Membership is open to individuals, companies, non-profit institutions, education facilities, and other organizations that are interested in supporting the growth of technology in Chattanooga. For more information- contact Kelley Evatt at [email protected] or 423.209.6831. CommonAngels - Boston, MA. CommonAngels invests in early stage companies in the following sectors: software, semiconductors, computers and peripherals and telecommunications. CommonAngels prefers to invest within a two hour drive of Boston. For consideration, contact James Geshwiler at [email protected] or 781.274.9124. Connecticut Angel Guild - Fairfield, CT. Connecticut Angel Guild invest in seed, start-up and early stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, healthcare services, industrial/energy, IT services, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, retail/distribution, semiconductors, software and telecommunications. Connecticut Angel Guild prefers to invest within a two-hour drive of Fairfield. For consideration, contact Mike Roer at [email protected] or 203.256.5955. Dutchess County Angel Network - Poughkeepsie, NY. Dutchess County Angel Network invests in early stage and expansion stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, electronics/instrumentation, industrial/energy, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, and semiconductors. Dutchess County Angel Network prefers to invest in Duchess County. For consideration, contact Thea Glaser at [email protected] or 845-463-5415. eCoast Angels - Portsmouth, NH. eCoast Angels invests in seed and start-up companies in both high and low tech sectors. eCoast Angels prefers to invest within a two hour drive from Portsmouth, with some exceptions. For consideration, contact Myles Archer at [email protected] or 603.766.6125. Emergent Growth Fund LLC - Gainesville, FL. Emergent Growth Fund invests in start-up stage and early stage companies in the biotechnology and high technology sectors. Emergent Growth Fund prefers to invest in companies based in Florida, but will consider others based in the southeast region. Strong interest in companies developing technology licensed from the University of Florida. For consideration, contact Lee May at [email protected] or 904.686.0293. Golden Seeds, LLC - New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA. Golden Seeds invests in and start up stage, early-stage and expansion stage and later stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, healthcare services, industrial/energy, IT services, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment and software. Golden Seeds has no restriction on geographic location. For consideration, contact Stephanie Hanbury-Brown at [email protected] or 203.698.4914. Granite State Angels - Hanover, MA. Granite State Angels invests in all stages and has no restrictions on industry. For consideration, contact Fred Wainwright at [email protected] or 603.646.0107. Inception Micro Angel Fund - Winston- Salem, NC. Inception Micro Angel Fund (IMAF) invests in seed and start-up companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, healthcare services, medical devices and equipment and telecommunications. IMAF prefers to invest within a 100 mile radius of Winston-Salem, NC. For consideration, contact Timothy R. Janke at [email protected]. Investors' Circle - San Francisco, CA; Boston, Massachusetts. Investors' Circle invests in early stage, expansion, seed and start up companies in the following sectors: business products and services, consumer products and services, healthcare services, industrial/energy, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, retail/distribution, and for-profit social enterprise in: energy and environment, food and organics, media and education, healthcare, community and international development, and women and minority-owned. Investors' Circle has no geographical restrictions on investing. For consideration, contact Michael Bartner at [email protected] or 617.566.2600. IrishAngels - Notre Dame, IN. The IrishAngels network comprises a select group of Notre Dame alumni and friends who are experienced in entrepreneurial endeavors and interested in supporting new venture development. For more information visit: http://www.business.nd.edu. Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network - Princeton, NJ. Jumpstart invests in seed, start-up stage and early-stage technology companies in the Mid-Atlantic region in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, healthcare services, industrial/energy, IT services, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, semiconductors, software and telecommunications. For consideration, contact Katherine O'Neill at [email protected] or 856.813.1440. Launchpad Venture Group - Wellesley, MA. Launchpad invests in seed and start up companies in the following sectors: business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, healthcare services, IT services, medical devices and equipment, semiconductors and software. Launchpad prefers to invest within a two-hour drive from Boston. For consideration, contact Hambleton Lord at [email protected]. Long Island Angel Network - Long Island, NY. Long Island Angel Network invests in seed and start up stage and early stage companies. No preference on industry, but prefer the technology sector. Prefer to invest in Long Island or companies willing to move to Long Island; NY Metropolitan area for co-investments. For consideration, contact Ann-Marie Scheidt at [email protected] or 631.632.7006.
LORE Associates - Radnor, PA. LORE Associates invests within a two-hour drive of Southeastern Pennsylvania. For consideration, contact Bill Moore [email protected] or 610.964.8452. Minority Angel Investment Network - Philadelphia, PA. Minority Angel Investment Network invests in seed and start up stage companies in technology, but will consider other high growth opportunities. Prefers to invest within a four-hour drive of Philadelphia. For consideration, contact Terrence Hicks at [email protected] or 215.972.6700 x3799 New World Angels Incorporated - Boca Raton, FL. New World Angels Incorporated (NWA) invests in pre-revenue or early revenue stage companies (but will consider some seed / start-up and later stage deals) in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, healthcare services, IT services, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, software and telecommunications. Prefer to invest in firms having a significant Florida presence, with a preference for management teams based in Southeast Florida. For consideration, contact Rhys Williams at [email protected] or 561.620.8494 x15. North Country Angels - Montpelier, VT. North Country Angels prefers to invest in the New England states, and has no preference for stage or industry. For consideration, contact Fred Wainwright at [email protected] or 603.646.0107. Orange County Angel Network - Goshen, NY. Orange County Angel Network invests in seed and start up companies in the following industries: business products and services, consumer products and services, electronics/instrumentation, medical devices and equipment and software. Prefer to invest only within New York. For consideration, contact Robert Hannan at [email protected] or 845-294-4295. Pennsylvania Angel Network - Harrisburg, PA. The mission of PAN is to provide resources and support to angel investment groups throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The organization believes that providing support to angel groups will improve the overall investment environment for angel investors and increase the number of investors and investment dollars in Pennsylvania and thus support economic development in Pennsylvania. PAN invests in seed and start-up stage, early stage, expansion stage and later stage companies. For consideration, contact Valerie S. Gaydos at [email protected] or 717.238.1222. Piedmont Angel Network - Greensboro, NC. Piedmont Angel Network (PAN) invests in seed and start up stage and early stage companies in the following sectors biotechnology, computers and peripherals, consumer products and services, financial services, industrial/energy, media and entertainment, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, software and telecommunications. PAN prefers to invest within a four-hour drive of Greensboro. For consideration, contact Lou Anne Flanders-Stec at [email protected] or 336-235-0941. Robin Hood Ventures - Wayne, PA. Robin Hood Ventures invests in early stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, computers and peripherals, electronics/instrumentation, financial services, health care services, industrial/energy, IT services, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment and software. Prefers to invest within a two hour drive of Philadelphia. For consideration, contact Ellen Weber at [email protected] or 610.993.9060. Rochester Angel Network -Rochester, NY. Rochester Angel Network invests in seed and start-up stage and early stage companies with a preference for deals in Rochester, NY region and upstate NY (but nothing prohibits investment deals elsewhere). For consideration, contact James Senall at [email protected] or 585.530.6209. Springboard Capital - Jacksonville, FL. Springboard Capital invests in seed and early-stage companies in the following sectors: business products and services, medical devices, products and services, IT and software, consumer products and retail, business and financial services. Prefers to invest in the Southeast. For consideration, contact Alan Rossiter at [email protected] or 904.861.2400. Tri-State Ventures - New York, NY. For consideration, contact Steve Nagler at [email protected] or 212-561-3611. Triangle Accredited Capital Forum-Wake Forest, NC. Triangle Accredited Capital Forum invests in seed and start up stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, computers and peripherals, medical devices and equipment, networking and equipment, semiconductors and software. Prefer to invest in Central North Carolina. For consideration, contact Bill Warner at [email protected] or 919.570.1023. Wilmington Investment Network - Wilmington, NC. Wilmington Investor Network prefers to invest in seed and start up and early stage companies in the following sectors: biotechnology, business products and services, electronics, medical devices and equipment. Prefers to invest in the southeastern US region. For consideration, contact Michael Cain at [email protected] or 910.538.6641. | |
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