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"Business Angel Programme for Entrepreneurs and SMEs" on 12 January 2010 is co-organised by iProA Special Interest Group in Venture Capital and New Business Development, and Hong Kong Software Industry Association (HMISCA). Details of the event are as follows:
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Topic:
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Business Angel Programme, a source of funding for new business ventures or SMEs looking to expand
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Background:
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Sponsored by renowned international audit firm Baker Tilly, Hong Kong office, and organised by the British Chamber, the programme embraces an innovative scheme to help nurture new business ventures in the local business community from the grass roots up. It brings together entrepreneurs with new business ventures and potential investors from the business community, otherwise known as "Angels". The programme targets companies / entrepreneurs that seek to raise between US$200,000 to US$2,000,000. Deadline for applications is Friday, 12 February, 2010.
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Speakers:
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Neil Orvay, CEO, Asia Spa and wellness Ltd; ex-investment banker; and Joint-Chairman of the British Chamber Angel Investment Committee.
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Tim Hay-Edie, Managing Director, Pilot Simple Software; Joint-Chairman of the British Chamber Angel Investment Committee
(details of speakers’ profiles are as attached)
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Target Audience:
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Entrepreneurs running new business ventures or SMEs seeking to raise money to expand
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Date:
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12 January 2010 (Tuesday)
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Time:
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5:30 pm for registration
5:45-6:15 for presentation
6:15-7:00 Q and A, networking
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Venue:
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7/F St. John's Building, 33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
(office of Champion Technology Holdings Ltd.)
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Language:
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Principally English
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Organisers:
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- iProA Special Interest Group in Venture Capital and New Business Development
- Hong Kong Software Industry Association (HMISCA)
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Charge:
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Free of charge
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Capacity:
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30 persons
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About Hong Kong Software Industry Association (HMISCA)
Hong Kong Software Industry Association (HMSiCA), formerly known as “Hong Kong and Mainland Software Industry Cooperation Association”, is registered as a non-profit making organization in Hong Kong. HMSiCA was established by a group of experienced IT professionals and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, who believe that Hong Kong software companies could further expand their business and contribute more in the Mainland China market.
The objectives of the association are to:
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Facilitate the development of Hong Kong software companies and assist members to enter into the Mainland Market;
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Enhance the communication and collaboration between Hong Kong and Mainland software companies;
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Cooperate and communicate with overseas software companies in order to learn from each others and increase resources sharing;
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Organize various events and sharing sessions to bridge contacts between Hong Kong and Mainland software companies
About iProA
iProA is a non-profit making professional organization founded in December 1999. It represents over 2,300 professionals from Internet related industries, including CEOs and senior executives from leading information technology enterprises. Our members have made contributions in areas like innovative design, sales, marketing, infrastructure, e-commerce, consultancy, investment and other Internet related professional services, aiming to further develop the Internet industry in Hong Kong. We are devoted to explore and create the cooperation opportunities in different industries through our networks with leading international ICT organisations. From our regional to global networks, we share the common goal of promoting proper application of Internet technology and strive to strengthen the competitiveness of the ICT industry of Hong Kong. We work towards improving professionalism of information technology practitioners, encouraging IT professionals to share social responsibilities, as well as striving to bridge the digital divide in Hong Kong. Please visit website www.iproa.org for further information.
About iProA SIG (Special Interest Group) in Venture Capital and New Business Development
This is a functional sub-committee of iProA, which provides a meeting place between VCs and private equity on one hand, and entrepreneurs of start-up companies on the other. Experienced VCs as well as angel investors are invited regularly to give talks and share experiences with members on popular issues such as the sources of funding, the ingredients for attracting VCs, secrets behind VC-funded companies, and the latest market developments and trends.
Speakers Profile:
Neil Orvay, CEO, Asia Spa and Wellness Ltd
Neil Orvay started his career as an Investment Banker and spent 13 years at the forefront of Capital Markets with NetWest Markets, PaineWebber and HVB Group in London, Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. In October 2002, he co-founded Sense of Touch, a boutique day spa in Hong Kong. Sense of Touch now has 5 branches in Hong Kong serving a customer base of over 9,000 expatriate and local professionals. Neil is also the Joint-Chairman of the British Chamber Angel Investment Committee and a member of the British Chamber IT Committee. He is a certified NLP Trainer under the American Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming and a certified Time Line Therapy Trainer under the Time Line Therapy Association.
Tim Hay-Edie, Managing Director, Pilot Simple Software
Tim Hay-Edie is the managing director of Pilot Simple Software - a website usability and development studio. Tim's clients cover a range of industries that include finance, retail, professional services and professional organizations. Tim is passionate about websites that work.
Tim is the Joint-Chairman of the British Chamber Angel Investment Committee; and a member of the British Chamber IT Committee
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