2011 Florida Venture Capital Conference - Call for Sponsors and Presenting Companies

TAMPA, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The Florida Venture Forum is calling for participating sponsors and outstanding private companies in all industries from the state of Florida interested in applying to be presenters at its 20^th Annual Florida Venture Capital Conference, to be held Feb. 3 and 4, 2011 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla.

The principal purpose of the Annual Conference is to showcase approximately 20 – 25 later stage, high growth private companies before an international audience of venture capitalists, private equity investors and investment bankers. These entrepreneurial companies should have talented management teams, proprietary technology and high growth potential. Although presenters are typically seeking later stage funding, they are encouraged to present at the Conference even if they are not seeking funding, so they can showcase their company for marketing purposes. The selected presenters are not only profiled before an international venture capital audience, they also receive substantial and valuable education in areas such as business plan writing, public speaking (and “pitching”) and venture capital negotiations.

The presenters of the last 19 Florida Venture Capital Conferences have been very successful from a funding standpoint, raising a total of $2 billion to date. Approximately 1,000 people attended the 2010 Conference, of which 200 were venture capital firms from across the U.S., Europe and South America representing billions of dollars to invest in Florida. The Florida Venture Capital Conference has become a “must attend” networking opportunity for venture capitalists and other investors interested in emerging Florida businesses.

Companies wishing to submit an application to present at the Conference must apply online at http://apply.flvencap.org (Note: Right click on your mouse and select open hyperlink then create a log-in I.D. and password) by the early deadline of Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. Please note the final deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The Florida Venture Forum does not accept hard copy submissions. These applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of venture capitalists and private equity investors. As part of its continued efforts to extend its outreach throughout Florida and the southeastern U.S., officials with the Florida Venture Forum are working to develop an effective entrepreneurial network to assist with sourcing and ongoing support of high growth companies.

Sponsorship Levels range from the Sustaining Level at $3,500 to a Platinum Sponsor at $12,000. Companies wishing to be a Sponsor at the Conference can view sponsorship levels on the website at www.floridaventureforum.org or contact the Florida Venture Forum directly.

For any questions regarding the Conference, please email Robin Kovaleski, the Florida Venture Forum’s Executive Director, or Pat Schneider, Program Director at [e-mail] ; [e-mail] or call [phone]. For additional information about the Florida Venture Forum, please visit the website at www.floridaventureforum.org.