Series "A" Venture Investing in 2012: Will We Turn the Corner?

A Panel Discussion sponsored by Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton — February 2, 2012 — Cambridge Innovation Center

WALTHAM, MA — Business law firm Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendelton (MBBP) will host a panel discussion titled, "Series "A" Venture Investing in 2012; " to be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Cambridge Innovation Center.

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.

This event will provide a lively discussion and review of 2011 Series "A" deals and a look into 2012 with an 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?

Moderator:
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

Registration: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Panel: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Venture Café: 5:30 pm

For more information, directions, or to register, please visit the event page: Series 'A' Venture Investing in 2012.

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