VC TaskForce: How Do VCs Select Angel-Backed Deals? February 4, 2010

How do VCs choose which deals to back and which deals to leave behind? What types of companies do organized Angels finance? What makes Angel-backed companies most attractive to VCs? Join us and find out. During the evening, four information technology, Angel-backed CEOs, funded by the Band Of Angels, will present their companies to our distinguished panel of early stage venture capitalists.

Venture Capitalists, come listen to selected deals from the Band of Angels portfolio, and meet angels and entrepreneurs. Find out how our panel of investors rate these Angel-backed pitches; which ones the VCs would choose for what reasons; and which companies other VCs want to talk to ASAP.

Angel Investors, find out what VCs look for in Angel-backed deals; meet and network with other angels and with VCs interested in Angel-backed deals. Learn how to make your deals more attractive to VCs.

Entrepreneurs/CEOs, learn what types of deals both angels and VCs are backing; meet and network with VCs and angel investors. Learn what key characteristics your angel deal should include to best position your company for follow-on VC funding.

Overview: Ron Weismann, Member, Band of Angels

Moderator:
Bob Rees, General Partner, Startup Capital Ventures, L.P

Review Panel:
Joyce Chung, Garage Technology Ventures
Andy Fillat, Leapfrog Ventures
Larry Mohr, Retro Ventures
Ho Nam, Altos Ventures

Angel Showcase Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 Doors open: Registration, Networking, Buffet
6:00 - 6:15 Program: Welcome & introductions
6:15 - 8:15 Angel-backed CEO presentations; Panel: Q&A and Feedback
8:15 - 8:30 Wrap-up: audience: Q&A & feedback

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks

Official Website: http://www.VCTaskForce.com