Event Information

Even though VCs are being selective with their money in the current economy, Life Science investing has surpassed investments in Software for the first time, with investments in Medical Devices & Equipment making a strong showing in recent quarters.

Featuring well-known names from the Venture community, this SVASE BIG Life Science event will provide insight into the current deal making trends in the Medical Device Industry. Is there a difference in how VCs are structuring funding deals today compared to the same time last year? In addition, how are they likely to change in the future?

From spotting an innovation to seeing a serious investment opportunity to evaluating return on investments, the accomplished panel will articulate the finer points of deal making trends today, while analyzing future trends in investing in medical devices.

Some questions that the panel will discuss during the round table session will include:

• How active is their deal making in the current climate?
• What are some lessons learned from some of the deals done this year vs last year?
• How can a new entrepreneur be successful in the start-up trenches?
• Where are hot deals coming from?
• What technologies are investors interested in, and why?
• What are the new financing models for Med Devices startups?
• Where is the funding going currently?
• How can startups get attention and visibility in front of investors?
• Does a Med Devices startup need to articulate likely exit strategies?

Agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Networking and Business Showcase
7:00 - 8:15 pm: Round table panel discussion and Q/A
8:15 - 8:30 pm: Additional networking

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please visit event website to register.

For more information, please email Eileen Cheng or call (650) 843-5071.

CONFIRMED PANELISTS

Rich Ferrari – Managing Director, De Novo Ventures
Sami Hamadé – Partner, Aberdare Ventures
Charles Warden – Managing Director, Versant Ventures

MODERATOR

Frank Rahmani – Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish