UVC Founder and Chairman, Martin Babinec, will participate in a panel discussion on raising Seed and Early VC Capital at the UVANY Capital Forum in Albany on November 3. The panel will discuss the points that experienced angels and early stage VC firms want to see in their due diligence. They will also provide insights on how to prepare for an upcoming round, what investors look for, what pitfalls to avoid and how to identify the best investors for your business. Entrepreneurs who were successful in raising funds will review what made the difference for them in obtaining early stage equity from investors beyond friends and family. The panelists include…
Moderator: Peter W. Rothberg, Partner, Duane Morris LLC
Panelists: Martin Babinec, Founder & Chairman, Upstate Venture Connect
Mark Caron, CEO, Snac, Inc
Richard E. Honen, Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP
Russ Howard, Managing Director, High Peaks Venture Partners
Jeff Stewart, Founder, Urgent Career and Angel Investor
Who should attend:
– Established businesses seeking growth capital
– Capital Providers looking to invest in upstate New York companies
– Entrepreneurs seeking capital for their ideas
– Students interested in private equity
– Professional advisors seeking to gain information to help clients
– Angel Investors seeking partners for future investing
– Students with new business ideas, looking for funding
This event will take place on November 3 at the Albany Marriott (189 Wolf Road).
