We are delighted to host a high profile panel of thought leaders from the early stage investment community.
If you are an investor looking to invest £1,000, or an entrepreneur seeking to raise equity of £200,000, what are the merits and risks of using one of the crowdfunding platforms.
We expect a lively debate to cover such issues as:
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What type of ventures suit crowdfunding?
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What are the attractions to crowdfunding from an investor’s perspective?
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What are the success rates, in terms of fundraising, of the crowdfunding platforms?
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What returns should investors expect from investing in deals through crowdfunding?
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What are the key differences between the crowdfunding platforms?
Please join us for discussion and debate followed by a networking reception with light refreshments.
Event Details and Registration
Date: Thursday 6 March
Time: Registration from 18:00
Debate from 18:30-20:00
Networking Reception from 20:00-21:00
Venue: Imperial College Business School – Lower Ground Square Lecture Theatre
Tickets are £10 for non-students (alumni, staff and guests) and £7 for students. There are still places available. Please email us to register your attendance.
Please note: If you are purchasing more than one ticket, please email the name of your guest(s) to the Alumni Relations Office alumni-business@imperial.ac.uk so that we can ensure all names are on the registration list for admittance to the event.
Speakers
Chaired by Oliver Woolley: CEO Envestors Ltd. Board Director of UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA). Imperial College alumnus www.envestors.co.uk
• Stephen Hazell-Smith. Co-Founder of AIM and previous Chairman of PLUS Markets.
• Rajat Malhotra. Founder of Wren Capital and voted “Business Angel of the Year” in 2013. www.wrencapital.co.uk
• Luke Lang. Founder/CEO of Crowdcube www.crowdcube.co.uk
• Peter Thomson, CMO, Seedrs www.seedrs.co.uk (replacing Tom Davis)
• Goncalo de Vasconcelos, Founder CEO, Syndicate Room www.syndicateroom.com
• Ayan Mitra, Founder CEO, Crowdbnk www.crowdbnk.com
Queries
For any further information on the event, please contact the Business School’s Alumni Relations Team:
E: alumni-business@imperial.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)20 7594 6137
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