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This quarterly pitch event features 12 early and growth stage technology companies seeking to raise their next round of funding. Sectors include mobile, SaaS, consumer internet, digital media, infrastructure software, cleantech, etc. Each company has seven minutes to present its businesses to an audience of approximately 60 Bay Area investors.

Upcoming Investor Forum
Thursday, September 4, 2008
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Quadrus Conference Center
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA

Application Deadline
Presenting companies must submit applications by Friday, August 1, 2008.

How are the 12 presenting companies selected?
The selection committee, comprising 12 VCs, evaluates the executive summaries submitted and selects the companies who will present.

Is there a fee to attend the event?
No. However, investors who would like to attend must register ahead of time. We ask that only one representative from your firm attend. Please note that this event is for investors only.

Who usually attends the quarterly Investor Forum?
Approximately 60 VCs attend the forum. The firms are mostly based in the Bay Area and include both small- and large-size funds.

Have companies secured funding after presenting at the Investor Forum?
Yes, we have had numerous companies participate in the past that were able raise VC money.
  • iControl (home automation), funded by KPCB, CRV, Intel Capital
  • Solexant (cleantech), funded by Trident Capital, X/Seed Capital
  • TellTale Games (gaming), funded by Granite Ventures and IDG Ventures
  • LensVector (hardware), funded by Menlo Ventures
  • Infusion Software (software), funded by Mohr Davidow Ventures
Questions?
If you or your clients have any questions, please contact Shai Goldman at 650.812.0683 or sgoldman@svb.com.

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