Featured, Idea Backers, Interviews - Monday, February 22, 2010 23:15 - 2 Comments

Investors Actively Seeking Emerging Companies to Fund…Yes, Serious Entrepreneurs, you read that right! (Click here for our videocast)

Recession, shmee-cession!

These emerging companies and idea backers are not standing still, bandaging, licking or even noticing their wounds. Like the relentless Schwarzenegger in Terminator (ok, the sci-fi geek-ess in me rises again!), they keep getting up, continue to make deals and are on the go.

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Brahm Elkin, Founder & Chair of the Montreal M&A Forum coming around the corner on March 11th, 2010 at the Hotel Le Crystal. As always, Montreal is indeed a great gem of a city to find great emerging companies.

A quick refresher: In Part 1, Brahm shared why the upcoming forum is THE current  go-to place for both small & mid sized companies that are ready to go to their next level of growth as well as for idea backers hunting these treasures. We also chatted about his renowned keynote speakers - leaders from start-ups turned success stories, Lori Collins of SmartHippo (a smart herd in the world of  finance) and Vincent Guyaux of Metafoam (just one of  iNovia Capital’s exciting must-know portfolio companies). But, if you missed it or want to take another look, you can catch it by clicking here.

Today, we’re giving you a sneak peak about the deals that’ll be  at the event.  Brahm and his team have carefully selected a group of interesting low and high tech emerging companies that will be presenting that day. About a 100 people are already registered to get to know them. And, there’ll be a “marketplace” section where emerging companies and idea backers can meet one-on-one to kick-start their futures together.

For you start-ups, despite the recession, the team’s found bankers, vcs and angels that are looking for places to park their money.  So, if you have an emerging firm with serious potential, you just might want to offer them a valuable parking spot!

Brahm and his team have also gathered the support of some excellent sponsors including the CNSX (an innovative new stock exchange for trading the equity securities of emerging companies), Heenan Blaikie, the Royal Bank of Canada, MF Global, IJW Management, the John Molson School of Business, Accelerated Ventures and others, too!

We’re also sharing what makes Brahm want to tear his hair out and we’re seeking his seasoned expertise on how the industry could improve. So start-up companies on the “grow” take note

If you’re ready to mix and mingle with some great emerging companies and those who finance them, this is an interesting opportunity to check out.

Thank you for visiting VC-TV and come back again real soon!

 

 

Featured - Tuesday, February 16, 2010 23:19 - 1 Comment

What do you get when you merge a SmartHippo, Metafoam engenuity, Emerging Stars and Seasoned Investors in one place…? (Click here for our videocast)

A long awaited marketplace of exciting new deals!

Welcome to VC-TV. Today am here with Brahm Elkin, Chair of the Montreal Mergers & Acquisitions Forum set for this March 11th at Le Crystal Hotel in Montreal, Canada. It’s definitely a go-to place for small and mid sized companies that are emerging & ready to go to their next level of growth and for those seeking out these valuable gems. In Part 1 of our interview series with Brahm, he gives us a sneak peek at who’ll be there and why.

Just one of many reasons to attend, they’ve confirmed keynote speakers  Lori Collins (CEO of the very successful start-up SmartHippo, originally founded by the energy powerhouse George Favvas  (who we also had the privilege to interview a couple of years ago)) and Vincent Guyaux (President & CEO of Metafoam). Vincent’s also known as the co-founder & former President of Embrase.  Both Lori and Vincent have well earned rock star status in the start-up community and beyond.

Lori’s captured the attention of crowds and leads the herd of smart hippos to great new heights. Vincent’s Metafoam story is a must-hear. Metafoam patented an innovative technology that you probably don’t know you have but are thankful for every day. Their unique invention dissipates heat from our laptops along with a host of other useful qualities. It’s opened a world market for Vincent and his team.

So if you’re looking for a fresh forum to meet start-ups on the rise, active angel investors, private equity executives, investment bankers, M&A professionals and advisors, check out the event by clicking here.

If we’ve captured your interest, return shortly for Part 2 to learn more about the conference and what Brahm’s seasoned experience tells us is coming up on the horizon. Thank you for visiting VC-TV and come back again real soon!