ATIF continues to be at the forefront of technology entrepreneurship in the valley. While our primary mission is to invest in the best technology ventures in our region, we recognize that we can’t invest in every company that comes our way. Many of the ventures we see are good, but not quite ready for investment. To help these companies, we created our Affiliate Program.
Our goal with the Affiliate program is to connect the outstanding ventures that come to ATIF, with the local companies that provide the best service to early stage technology ventures. Services range from legal, to web development, to PR and marketing. And Affiliate members sweeten the pot by offering discounts on services that are only available to ventures applying to ATIF.
Check out our website (http://atif-az.org/partners/atif-affiliate-program/) and a recent article in the Phoenix Business Journal to learn more Phoenix Business Journal Article.
ATIF, the Arizona Technology Investor Forum, is now accepting submissions from early-stage Arizona technology companies interested in presenting at its September 16, 2010 Investor Meeting. ATIF connects technology ventures in Arizona with active investors. ATIF has invested over $2.3 million in eleven ventures over the past two years.
When: Submissions are due August 20, 2010
What: Process to submit your company to ATIF for its quarterly meeting of investors
Where: Companies can submit online: http://angelsoft.net/angel-group/atif
To be qualified for consideration, submitting ventures must be based in Arizona, a technology company that’s either in start-up phase or early stage, and seeking investments of up to $500,000. All companies are required to provide a business plan, financial plan, executive summary and an investor presentation.
The ATIF Selection Committee will evaluate all submissions during the month of January in preparation for the May Investor Meeting. Applicants will be notified by September 6, 2010, of the results of the Selection Committee, and finalists will present to ATIF members on Thursday, September 16. Prior to the investor meeting, finalists will work closely with an ATIF due diligence team in preparation for their presentation.
Early stage technology ventures that are interested in the ATIF submission process can learn more at http://atif-az.org/entrepreneurs.
About ATIF
The Arizona Technology Investor Forum (ATIF) is an active community of accredited investors who invest in early-stage technology companies based in Arizona. ATIF was founded in 2007 and has quickly become an important resource for new technology ventures that are the future of our local economy. Since May 2007, ATIF members have invested over $2.3 million in Arizona-based technology ventures that have presented at ATIF meetings.
As you all know, we had a very successful first quarter investors’ meeting. We saw two new exciting investment opportunities, and heard from some old ones as well. In the month of March, the Phoenix Business Journal did small pieces on Firehost and Arkayne’s success in receiving funding (from ATIF in particular).
Angel investing continues to grow in Arizona; as the economy regathers, we’ll continue to put quality investment opportunities in front of our Angel community.
April 30, 2010
8:00AM – 5:00PM
The full-day Power of Angel Investing seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process, including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals and developing angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. The highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies.
A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar. Plenty of time is available for meeting other attendees and faculty throughout the day and in an evening cocktail reception.
The Arizona Technology Investor Forum (ATIF), MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix, Invest Southwest and TiE Arizona are pleased to host a full-day seminar on angel investing to the Phoenix community. This workshop was developed by the Kauffman Foundation, the leading center for entrepreneurial education in the country, and is now offered by the Angel Capital Education Foundation. This seminar has been delivered on over 100 occasions in four countries. This is the first time the program has been offered in Phoenix.
Who Should Attend
- Successful entrepreneurs who have exited their businesses and have interest in staying involved in early stage companies
- High net-worth individuals with senior business/entrepreneur experience who now have the time and interest in investing in early stage companies
- Investors who are interested in learning more about investing in seed and early stage technology companies.
Subjects Covered in this Curriculum
- How angel financing fits in
- Is angel investing right for you?
- Angel portfolio strategy
- Due diligence
- Structuring the deal
- Valuating startup companies
- The post-investment relationship
Seminar Faculty
This seminar features local experts in high growth ventures and early stage investing opportunities, including seasoned angel investors with diverse investment experience, tax and legal experts, and angel-financed entrepreneurs. They will be led by Lead Instructor Steve Mercil, the founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of RAIN Source Capital, an organization that forms and manages a network of local, statewide, and multi-state angel funds.
Mercil is on the Board of Directors of the Angel Capital Association and the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds. Mercil is a principle in the InvestAmerica NW, LLC, the General Partner of Invest Northwest, LP, which is a venture capital fund focused on middle market and later-stage companies located in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota and Washington. He has a master’s degree in statistics and measurements and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Dakota.
Agenda
7:30am – 8:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 8:25am Welcome and Opening Remarks
Session I
8:25am – 9:00am How Angel Financing Fits In, Presentation and Q&A
9:00am – 9:25am Is Angel Investing Right for You, Panel Discussion
9:25am – 9:55am Angel Portfolio Strategy, Panel Discussion
9:55am – 10:15am Break
Session II
10:15am – 10:40am Overview of Due Diligence, Presentation
10:40am – 11:10am Discussion of Due Diligence, Panel Discussion
Session III
11:10am – 12:00pm Structuring the Deal, Panel Discussion
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch – Provided
Session IV
1:00pm – 1:30pm Valuation Methodologies, Presentation
1:30pm – 2:50pm Break-out Group Case Discussions
2:50pm – 3:10pm Break-out Group Case Presentations
3:10pm – 3:30pm Case Studies and Valuation, Panel Discussion
3:30pm – 3:45pm Break
3:45pm – 4:00pm The Post Investment Relationship, Presentation
4:00pm – 4:45pm The Post Investment Relationship, Panel Discussion
4:45pm – 5:00pm Closing Comments
Location
Hilton Scottsdale Resort
6333 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost
The registration fee for this seminar is $250.00.
Accredited investors that are members of ATIF, MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and TiE Arizona can attend the event for free.
Registration
Registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited to 40.
All attendees must certify that they are accredited investors in accordance with Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, but no prior angel investing experience is required.
Questions
Please direct all questions to Jim Goulka at jegoulka@lonemountain.net or 602-463-0844.
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