By Jeff Hall
Growth Capital Conference will hold its 74th startup gathering this Thursday, October 31. The event will be held at the Olympic Collection, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Breakfast is included.
Entrepreneurs will present their companies to a panel of judges, who, in “Shark Tank”-like fashion, will give their feedback, which can range from brutal to ecstatic.
Five deals will be featured:
- 1 AI/SaaS/Financial Services Firm – Saves banking clients more than
$100,000 per year. Recurring Revenue model – proven profit generator with explosive growth potential - Green Tech firm turns waste into high quality fuel and useful carbon
products. Proven, patented technology. 3rd party and government guarantees
reduce risk. - Financial management for youth sports teams. Over 3,000 customers. Contracts feature multiple revenue sources and recurring revenue. Every parent with kids in sports is potential referral.
- Industrial process controls. Patented hardware. Current customer base includes major international firms. 90% profit margins
- A powerful internet information aggregator. Attracts customers to your website via focused and up-to-date links to related news. links. Applicable to any business seeking increased web traffic.
GCC’s capital sources panel, representing over 500 investors:
• Panel chair & conference sponsor Michael Donahue, President, Columbia Capital Securities. Investment banker raises $5 million to $100 million for growing firms.
• Greg Cullen, Managing Director, Harvard Investment Group
HIG invests $50K to several million $ in startups and real estate
• Marc Deschenaux, International Financier
Managed 169 Initial Public Offerings and 240 Private Offerings.
• Gene Massey, CEO. MediaShares and QwikShares
Manages Reg A & Reg D stock offers and crowdfunding solutions.
• Don Kasle, Chair Emeritus, Tech Coast Angels Network. Largest angel network in US with 400 members in 5 chapters. TCA has invested over $234 million in over 400 companies, with over $1.78 Billion in Venture Capital Follow-On Funding
• Stender Sweeney, Chair, Pasadena Angels. Over 100 Members
PA has invested over $75 million in over 195 companies, with over $500 million in venture capital follow-on funding
For more information about this and future Growth Capital Conference events, go to: gcc2000.org.
