North West Forum: Seed to Buyout Success
Overview
An opportunity for the private equity and venture capital industry to come together with senior leaders from local companies to network and discuss growth and investment strategies for businesses in the North West.
Agenda
13.30: Guest registration and networking
14.00: Welcome
Tim Hames, Director General, BVCA and Ian Roberts, Partner, TLT
14.10: Investment in the North – market update
James Gelfer, Senior Strategist, Pitchbook
14.20: From angels to venture capital: who, how and when?
Panel discussion
Moderated by: Jenny Tooth, CEO, UK Business Angels Association
David Foreman, Managing Director, Praetura Ventures
Savvas Neophytou, Investment Director, Beringea
Helen Oldham, Angel Investor, NorthInvest
Marc Shirman, Investment Director, Beringea
14.45: British Business Regional Angels Investment Programme
Mark Barry, Senior Investment Manager, British Business Investments
14.55: Entrepreneur viewpoint: Mojo Mortgages
Richard Hayes, CEO & Co-Founder, Mojo Mortgages
15.05: Funding and venture capital: How to stop chasing capital and start attracting
Moderated by: Chand Chudasama, Partner, Price Bailey
Richard Hayes, CEO & Co-Founder, Mojo Morgages
Oliver Richards, Investment Director, MMC Ventures
Alex Wilson, Investment Associate, NVM Private Equity
15.30: Refreshment break
16.00: Is PE a partnership for business and can it drive sustainable growth?
Panel discussion
Moderated by: Richard Life, Partner, TLT
Ryan Bevington, Investment Director, Maven Capital Partners
Liam May, Investment Director, NVM Private Equity
Neil Poultney, Managing Director, Vodat International
Tom Redpath, Investment Manager, Bridges Fund Management
16.25: Preparing to exit: what has changed in recent years and how do you ensure a good transition from one owner to the next?
Panel discussion
Moderated by, Tim Davidson, Senior Vice President, Lockton Insurance
Marion Bernard, Principal - UK Managing Director, The Firmament Group
Andi Tomkinson, Partner, Equistone Partners Europe
Lloyd Williams, Director, NorthEdge Capital
16.50: Closing remarks
Michael Moore, Director General, BVCA
Dress Code
Business attire
Location
TLT offices
3 Hardman Square
Manchester
M3 3EB
Price
Member GPs and LPs: Complimentary
Non-Members and Advisers: Limited availability. Please contact Jack Hughes
To register your interest please emailevents@bvca.co.uk