Financing through Business Angels & Venture Capital Funds

Today, Dan Visoiu, one of the Founding members of the VentureConnect project and Partner for Biris Goran law firm was speaker in the IMM Forum event – an initiative endorsed by the Romanian government and dedicated to the Romanian SME sector. If you could not make it to the first day of the event, you can view Dan’s presentation here: Finantare prin investitori privati si fonduri de tip capital de risc View more presentations from VentureConnect

Lions Arena and School for Startups Romania will meet you Monday, 12th March

Representatives of School for Startups (S4S) Romania and the production team of Lions Arena are organizing a meeting supporting entrepreneurs that want to grow their business, as well as for those who are just starting up and want to build a successful business. This event, that features all five investors from the well-known TV show will take place on Monday, 12 March 2012, at Grigorescu hall at Grand Hotel Continental, starting 9 a.m. Participating is free of charge but the seats are limited. This Bucharest event comes to sustain the … Continue reading →

How to write an effective business plan

VentureConnect comes back with some useful advice for writing your business plan or improving the one you already have. First you must prioritize from the very beginning the process of identifying the audience whom you are adressing to. This important decision will establish the guidelines of your business plan. Every investment type has its own pros and cons, depending on the desired timeframe for obtaining the investment, on whether you want to give up a certain amount of management control or on how much risk you are willing to take. … Continue reading →

Geek or Hipster?

Now this is an interesting question which we all should think of — who we are: geek or hipster? This is a great infograph which debates exactly this hot subject. In the long run, which are you: a geek or a hipster? From: Become Career

Cloud Factory

Our friends from Microsoft have launched an entrepreneur orientated opportunity — Cloud Factory. On 25th of February, all you have to bring with you is your inspiration. If you believe you have a cool business idea or if you consider yourself to be on your way to becoming a dedicated entrepreneur, then maybe this is your opportunity to show it off. Microsoft Romania is organizing an open discussion on cloud business solutions which the market shows interest in. What’s it all about: a full day dedicated to brainstorming on applications … Continue reading →

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  • Application Process

    Close to Cluj? Select VentureConnect Cluj button on the homepage. Send your application form by October 2nd. VentureConnect Cluj is organized on 12th of October. Attendance is free of charge.

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  • Testimonials

    Călin Ştefanescu, CEO TJobs, advises Romanian entrepreneurs: The first event held in June 2010 was an excellent initiative, with well selected entrepreneurs offering a balanced choice of local and international potential.

    Stefan Cordier, from Lime&Tonic believes: "I was thoroughly impressed with the organization of the event, the caliber of investors present, and the great ventures presented by the entrepreneurs. We had lots of follow-up meetings with investors & left with very positive feelings that we will close additional investment. Well worth the trip.

  • Eligibility Rules

    This autumn, VentureConnect announces two local meetings: in Cluj-Napoca on 12th of October and in Timisoara on 19th of October. The two VentureConnect local editions are a selection for the final competition in Bucharest, on 23rd November.

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  • Venture Connect is an initiative of: Biris Goran