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Lowell - Funding Opportunities for Merrimack Valley Startups with the city of Lowell, M2D2, and iHub
September 28 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
at UMASS Lowell IHUB
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Join us at the iHub on September 28th 2017 4:30 – 7PM for an evening with investors and entrepreneurs to discuss funding options and grant opportunities for Lowell startups. A variety of investors and mentors who support Lowell and Merrimack Valley’s growing innovation community will host office hours and lead a panel discussion about funding options and resources.
The evening will include the announcement of a new initiative, the Lowell Entrepreneurship Assistance Program (LEAP) giving founders from Lowell the opportunity to apply for a 6 month membership to The Capital Network to benefit from our programs, education and network.
4:30 – 5:00PM: Registration, Networking & Introductions
5:00 – 6:00PM Moderated conversation about Funding w/ Investors & Founders
6:00 – 7:00PM Office Hours with Investors and Mentors
Join The Capital Network for an evening to learn from and network with Lowell’s innovation community and its supporters. Hear from a veteran panel of experts from the Angel, SBIR and Banking worlds who will compare and contrast the many ways you can fund your startup. The discussion will address common questions including:
- What are the best funding options for growing my business?
- At what stage should I go after external funding?
- How much money should I ask for?
- What metrics do I need to show to ask for funding?
- Does ‘NO’ mean ‘maybe later?’
If you are an entrepreneur or investor looking for early stage companies, then you do NOT want to miss this event!
Food & Networking post-discussion.
The Angel: Jessica McLear
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor Launchpad Venture Group Industry Champion, MassChallenge
Jessica McLear is an Angel Investor with Launchpad Ventures, Boston’s largest Angel Group and an Industry Champion and mentor at MassChallenge. Jessica is also a mentor for LearnLaunch, an Ed Tech Accelerator in Boston and a COO for KnipBio, a clean bio-tech aquaculture startup. On the board of a few companies – she’s both an experienced entrepreneur and investor.
The VC: Riley Rodgers
VC at Valia Investments
Riley Rodgers is a Principal at Valia Investments, which is an early stage venture capital firm with an active presence in the US and Dubai. We empower companies by connecting them to world class organizations in the MENA region. Valia focuses on energy, education and retail technology. Prior to that Reilly was an associate at Arctaris Capital. He’s a mentor at many organizations including MassChallenge and SCORE and serves on TCN’s Advisory Board.
Matt Perry
Business Development at Boston Financial & Equity Corporation
Through the Boston Financial & Equity Corporation, Matt works with Venture-backed start-ups and emerging growth companies providing financing for capital equipment. Analyze incoming opportunities, complete due diligence, communicate with C-level executives of prospective clients. Previously, Matt joined Trignis, a startup part of the Harvard i-Lab Venture Incubation Program.
Office Hours: Mentors & Investors Include:
David Kessler
Angel Investor at Boston Harbor Angels
Mary-Ann Picard
Director of Operations at M2D2 @ UMass - Incubator for Med Device & Biotech Startups
Arnie Scott
Angel Investor at Hub Angels
Tom ODonnell
Senior Director, Innovation Initiatives at UMass Lowell & IHub
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