Southeast Private Equity Conference - SPEC
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NBAI Private Equity Investor Forum
Wednesday 2:30-7:30pm, July 30th, 2008

 Sep 10, Oct 22, December 3, 2008
 

2008 Emerging Growth & Venture Forum
Atlanta’s Premier Investment Forum for
Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms
sIntroducing America's Next Generation
of Entrepreneurship and Technology

 THE RAVINIA CLUB ATLANTA
 Where Capital and Opportunity Connect
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SPEC showcases emerging growth companies and exposure to venture capitalists, fund managers, and private equity investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital! This conference offers exclusive networking opportunities, exhibition area, featured speakers, top industry expert education in investor and executive break-out sessions.

Partial List of Capital Community Attending

List of Presenting and Expo Companies

List of Speakers and Panelists
 Ben Dyer (Innovations Publishing, Jackson Capital), Kathy Harris (Noro-Moseley Partners), Shawn Lesser (Sustainable World Capital), Ron Reardon (Patents & More), Matt Donnelly (The Business Appraisal Institute) and more to come as this event shapes up to be the best event in many years to deliver access to capital and the information to move companies to the next level.


What is SPEC about?
 "Innovative Companies Connect with Capital, Investors, and Resources"

· 18 dynamic high growth companies selected to present to investors at the SPEC Innovative Company Showcase
· Full day of Networking with venture capitalists, accredited investors, investment bankers, fund managers, angel investors, corporate investors, and private equity investors representing over $560 million in investment capital
· Full day of Networking with venture capitalists, accredited investors, investment bankers, fund managers, angel investors, corporate investors, and private equity investors representing over $560 million in investment capital
· Over 20 speakers and panelists share insights during the entrepreneurial and investor educational break-out sessions
· Expo showcasing early stage and emerging growth companies seeking investors, services, and capital
· Companies seeking to do business with investors and entrepreneurs are welcome to exhibit and attend the conference---over 100 exhibitors
· Keynote luncheon speaker, Wes Moss, Financial Radio Host at 640 WGST
· Invitation only VIP reception for sponsors, presenting companies, and investors the night before the event
· Gala Capital Community Celebration  cocktail reception concludes SPEC with all exhibitors, investors, sponsors, and attendees

Join SPEC 2008 in collaborating with the entrepreneurial and venture community.  Sponsors and invited industry experts will have an opportunity to deliver their insights to these targeted groups during the break-out sessions.  All will come together during lunch, expo, and afterwards with Gala Capital Community Celebration reception. 

The conference offers exclusive networking opportunities, featured speakers, investor and executive break-out sessions. Eighteen of the region's top private technology and emerging growth firms present to a national audience of venture capitalists, accredited investors, investment bankers, fund managers, angel investors, corporate investors, and private equity investors.

The Southeast boasts the highest venture capital backed return of any region in the US. The SPEC is the premier source for entrepreneurs to connect with investment capital in the southeast region.

This event is unique because of its target to bring together early stage companies and capital sources.  The market for angel investors and early stage venture capital is on the rebound and we are excited to take the forefront in bringing these communities together to create an environment where "Innovative Companies Connect with Capital, Investors, and Resources".  This compliments the other venture events and the NBAI Private Equity Investor Forum scheduled in the Atlanta, because it blends a tradeshow environment with deal flow presentations and entrepreneur & investor education.
Top Speakers for Educational Break-out Sessions
Valuation Tips & Techniques for Private Companies
Valuation is a crucial point of an investment decision and the amount of equity to be sold.  Hear from experts on different methodologies used to reach a valuation amount on early stage companies.
 
Creating Liquidity: Small Cap IPO, Acquisition, Full IPO

 

 Liquidity is an important goal for every company to produce their return on investment.  Learn the pro's and con's of the three of the most likely exit strategies: Small Cap IPO, Acquisition, and Traditional IPO.
 
Capital Gains Impact of Private Investments, Methods to Manage
 Managing the tax implications of a liquidity event is always on the mind of private investors when they are considering investing in a private company.  Learn about ways to minimize the tax impact.
 
Due Diligence Process & Mitigating Risks
 Private Equity is the riskiest types of investments in an investment portfolio.  There are ways to mitigate this risk.  Learn what investors and companies should know and do to prepare to reduce these risks.
 
Capital Formation and Regulatory Issues
 Video of renowned securities  attorney  Michelle Hairston educational seminar on "How to Raise Private Investments Legally and Fully Compliant with the SEC".
 
Business Plans for Different Capital Needs and Stages
 Business plans are used to plan and grow your business, get a bank loan, and attract private investors.  Learn what should be in different versions of your business plans and why.
 
Boot Strapping to Increased Valuation of your Company
 Give up less equity in your initial negotiations for private equity with investors by increasing your company's valuation and cash flow. Learn the tricks of the trade from various sources.
 

Note: The Innovative Company Showcase will occur in two sessions, scheduled at the same time as the afternoon Break-out Sessions.  Investors will be in the Innovative Company Showcase with the selected companies.  Expo exhibitors and other attendees may choose to attend among the four remaining Break-out sessions.

SPEC News & Info

Keynote Speaker

Host of "The Wes Moss Show – Real Money" radio show on

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