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The BVCA annual First Time Fundraising Workshop is an important initiative within our calendar to help foster and support the future leaders of our industry.
This workshop is designed for GPs raising a maiden fund and not for individuals within firms which have raised consecutive funds.
Given changes in the industry and its continuing evolution, many teams are entering unknown territory. Whether you've spun out a captive fund that is now seeking third-party investors or you're setting up your own operation, this valuable and timely workshop will help you:- Learn from the experience of other first time fundraisers- Hear what LPs are looking for - Ensure you are fully informed on matters relating to: The fundraising process Management entity structure Carried interest and co-investment schemes Fund structuring Fund domiciles Regulation Meeting the specific needs and objectives of LPs
08:30 Registration and networking breakfast
09:00 Welcome: Tim Hames, Director General, BVCA
09:10 Keynote speaker: Ken Cooper, British Business Bank
09:30 Making it happen and regulatory considerations: InterviewDavid Bailey, Managing Partner, AugentuisNeel Mehta, Mayfair Private Equity
10:10 The legal perspective: InterviewGeoffrey Kittredge, Partner, Debevoise & PlimptonRobert Verwaayen, KEEN Venture Partners
10:50 Tea and Coffee Break
11:20 The fundraising process: InterviewIan Simpson, Founding Partner, Amala PartnersMaria Prieto, Vice President, Adveq
12:00 Learning from experience: Panel Discussion Moderated by John Holloway, European Investment FundBill Earner, Managing Partner, Connect VenturesGuy Gillon, Founder & Managing Partner, Tenzing PEJoe Schorge, Managing Partner, Isomer Capital
13:00 Closing remarks
13:15 Networking lunch
14:30 Close of event
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Exclusive to BVCA Members £649.00 + VAT per person, for advisers and banksRegistration is complimentary for LP's and GP's planning to raise their first fund. To register, please contact events@bvca.co.uk
Due to current concerns surrounding the potential spread of the coronavirus BVCA events are postponed until the end of August and are being rescheduled. Please contact events@bvca.co.uk for more information or to ask about alternative dates.
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