Investival Showcase - GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, GMTZ)
Recent years have seen a real terms decrease in VC investment into the life sciences sector. The pandemic bubble burst with returns not as fruitful as anticipated leading to a new wave of caution among investors. Here, we hear from real life examples of de-risking investment opportunities and strategies to best position your company for investment.
The most common pitfalls in early-stage startups
How to derisk your investment proposition
Successful series A raising case studies
- Ward Capoen - Partner, V-Bio Ventures
- Edward van Wezel - Managing Partner, BioGeneration Ventures
- Laura Rodriguez - Partner, Invivo Partners
10-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from the most innovative start-ups looking for new partners right now.
15-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from companies looking for new partners right now.
Successfully raising series A financing is cause for celebration in the current investment climate. However, for successful companies this will be the first of many successes and milestones. The next step once series A funding has been secured is instrumental in the long-term strategy of the company, CEOs should consider further funding rounds, capital markets and deal making when evaluating what comes next.
What different growth and scaling routes look like in practice
Further funding rounds, IPO, or acquisition?
How to know which route is best for you
- Juliette Lee - VP, EQT Life Sciences
15-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from companies looking for new partners right now.
10-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from the most innovative start-ups looking for new partners right now.
15-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from companies looking for new partners right now.
Strategy and milestones are crucial factors for investors and stakeholders. These milestones and their timelines can often be affected by unforeseen circumstances, in such cases companies can seek bridge financing to extend their runway and increase chances of an exit. Our panel of investors share their thoughts on bridge financing, when it is needed and best practices for securing additional funding.
Bridge financing, what is it and when should it be sought
Pros and cons of bridge financing
Investor opinion on funding to extend runways
15-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from companies looking for new partners right now.
10-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from the most innovative start-ups looking for new partners right now.
15-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from companies looking for new partners right now.
15-minute back-to-back showcase presentations from companies looking for new partners right now.