NISPO Accelerator – Applications now open!
31/10/2011
E-Synergy is excited to announce the launch of the NISPO Accelerator. Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland will have the opportunity to apply to pitch for seed stage funding (circa £50K).
The NISPO Accelerator is a natural follow on from the highly successful and popular Invest Growth Proof of Concept Fund (PoC). Following a successful application companies will be invited to interact with the Invest Growth Fund, private investors and mentors to raise the necessary finance.
The NISPO Accelerator is taking place on the 28th and 29th of November 2011, with applications closing on the 11th of November 2011.
Companies must be early stage with high growth potential and the ability to demonstrate that circa £50k of investment will take them to a quantifiable milestone that accelerates the growth of the business.
Application process:
• Download and complete the Accelerator application form
• Review E-Synergy’s Accelerator Term Sheet
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Ensure you return your application by midnight on the closing date of November 11th 2011 to Kathleen White –
k.white@e-synergy.com
Selection process:
• Applications will be reviewed by E-Synergy Investment Committee
• Successful applicants will be informed and invited to pitch at the Accelerator Event
Details of Accelerator:
Companies will pitch to members of E-Synergy’s Investment Committee, private investors and mentors over a two day period.
Day 1, 28th November 2011, will allow companies to specifically present their innovative products.
Day 2, 29th November 2011, will allow companies to pitch their businesses and also have their business reviewed by a business mentor.
All companies will have the opportunity to raise investment; therefore will not be competing against fellow finalists.
Companies will be informed of the outcome of the Investment Committee by December 2nd 2011.
Successful presenters, following due diligence, will have their investment finalized by end March 2012.
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