Program
12 noon
Registration and networking buffet lunch
12:45pm
Welcome
12:50pm
From bootstrapping to an ASX listing
Hear two different perspectives on ReadyTech’s journey to the ASX
1:15pm
War stories
Company executives join this panel to discuss their experiences after accepting growth capital
1:40pm
Growth capital in Australia – the story so far
A presentation by Adrian Herbert, Private Equity Media
1:50pm
Is growth capital an investment sweet spot?
Explore varying approaches to growth capital investment in a panel discussion moderated by Annabelle Mooney
- Justin Ryan – Quadrant Growth Fund
- Jeremy Samuel – Anacacia Capital
- Genevieve Gregor – Colinton Capital
2:15pm
Opportunities and challenges of fast growth
Investors share their perspectives on fast growth companies, including a discussion of the opportunities and challenges associated with scaling
- Philip Latham – Navis Capital
- David Odgers – IFM Investors
- Fay Bou – Allegro Funds
2:40pm
Networking tea break
3:00pm
The Convergence of Venture Capital, Private Equity and Debt in Startup Funding.
In response to startups becoming mainstream, hogging the limelight and listing much later in their life cycle, the market is developing new startup funding patterns. Discover how the borderlines between venture capital, private equity and debt are being blurred in startup financing.
A presentation by Les Szekely, Grand Prix Capital/Equity Venture Partners
3:25pm
Specialist investment strategies examined
Exploring investment firms’ sector specialisations concerning technology, pre-IPO investment, the Australian-Silicon Valley bridge, and more. This panel will be moderated by Jaddus Manga, EY.
- Brett Owen – Potentia Capital
- Rajeev Gupta – Alium Capital
- Chris Barter – King River Capital
- Bryan Zekulich – Bombora Investment Management
3:50pm
What different investors bring to the growth capital sector
Examining the role of venture firms, family offices and other smaller investors. This panel will be moderated by Neil Bourne, Managing Principal, Eaton Square.
- Brendan Hill – HDPartners
- Darren Smorgon – Sandbar Investments
- Simon Uzcilas – Four Hats Capital
4:15pm
Networking drinks
5:00pm
End
* This program is subject to change
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