Past Events
28 June 2010 - RICS New Member Diploma Ceremony
9 February 2010 - BEN Meeting - Business Funding in Tough Times - Tracey Williams spoke on Valuations
17 September 2009 - CFN Meeting - D Leary OBE - Forensic Intelligence in Corporate Transactions
10 June 2009 - CFN Members Only Meeting
14 October 2008 – Cleantech (CFN)
6 March 2008 – What Investors Want And How Much To Give Away
29 January 2008 – CFN – CEO Agenda (CFN)
9 February 2010 - Bristol Enterprise Meeting - Business Funding in Tough Times
Tracey Williams of Albert Goodman Corporate Finance (formerly) Exigo Corporate Finance explored one of the most contentious issues in the funding process - how to find a business valuation that is acceptable to both investor and investee. Read the event poster here.
17 September 2009 - Corporate Finance Network - Deborah Leary OBE - Forensic Intelligence in Corporate Transactions
Our last meeting was be hosted by Paul Waller (Smith & Williamson) and took place at the Bristol offices of Smith & Williamson accountants.
We were extremely pleased to welcome as our guest speaker Deborah Leary OBE. As CEO of her own business, Forensic Pathways, Deb was named International Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008, and is also Vice President of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs and Chair of international trade organisation, FutureEurope.
Deborah is a recognised specialist in the field of forensic intelligence, now emerging as a must-have in corporate transactions. As her award last year shows, Deb and her team are developing Forensic Pathways into a truly international business which is securing contracts with banks, and multinationals around the world: experience which she also brings to her role as Chair of FutureEurope. Her book 'Eureka and Beyond' is due for release in 2009.
14 October 2008 - Corporate Finance Network - Cleantech Question Time
Tracey Williams introduced a CFN event hosted at Burges Salmon solicitors, Bristol offices on Cleantech. In the context of rising fuel costs and an increasing worldwide drive for greener solutions, cleantech is seen by many as a growth sector where investors have a real opportunity for returns.
Below you can download and listen to three audio podcasts featuring a presentation by Chris Matthews, Senior Business Development Manager, Renewable Energy Team at the Co-op Bank and comment from our expert panel: James Thomas of ICON Corporate Finance, Andrew Page of Foresight Group, Mark Crosier, CEO of DeepStream Technologies, Phil Nicholas, CEO of Inetec and Peter Horsburgh of the Environmental Technologies Fund.
The panel discussed a wide range of issues during the event including: what is meant by 'cleantech', the debate over the energy gap, the impact of the credit crunch for cleantech companies seeking funding and their expectations for 2009 and beyond.
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6 March 2008 - “Presenting to Finance: What Investors Want and How Much to Give Away” Watershed Bristol
On Thursday 6 March 2008, Tracey Williams chaired a workshop on “Presenting to Finance: What Investors Want and How Much to Give Away” at the Watershed, Bristol.
We all know today's digital media success stories: Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace are amongst the most recognisable brands in the world. The event guided you through how you could transform your brilliant digital idea into a phenomenal commercial success.
The event brought together digital media entrepreneurs and investors, and presented an expert view of the investment landscape and got behind some of the success stories.
The event featured keynote speakers, panel sessions and workshops looking at all the key issues.
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Patrick Bradley, Ingenious Media
Alex Hoye from Seedcamp and Ryan Notz from Buildersite
29 January 2008 - Corporate Finance Network – CEO Agenda
Tracey Williams chaired a successful CFN event on the ‘CEO Agenda’ which was hosted by Clarke Willmott solicitors, Bristol and addressed issues relating to value following the so-called Credit Crunch.
"Good businesses have nothing to worry about from the economic slowdown - it may even create new opportunities for them."
This upbeat message was delivered at the Corporate Finance Networks - Trends and Predictions2008 CEO Agenda event that was held at Clarke Willmott's Bristol Offices, which gathered entrepreneurs , funders and advisers to hear trends and predictions for 2008.
The panel discussion, staged by Bristol-based corporate finance boutique Icon, Clarke Willmott and Credit Suisse, and supported by the Western Daily Press, heard from a range of professionals with differing views of the corporate market as the economy enters its toughest year for more than a decade.
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Click the links below to download and listen to the event in four parts;
Part 1 - Introduction & Speech
Part 2 - Q&A Discussion
Part 3 - Q&A from the floor
Part 4 - Summary
10 June 2009
This meeting was hosted by Helen Lovatt (BPE Solicitors). It took place at the Cheltenham office of BPE solicitors on 10 June 2009.
The speaker was Philip Tellwright. Managing Director for SWAIN (South West Angel and Investor Network). For the past twenty years Philip has worked in four varied senior financial roles throughout the South West Region and has a proven track as a professional investor, Corporate Finance advisor and, in industry, as a Finance Director.
Philip talked to us about SWAIN. What it is, why it exists and how it works with both investors and businesses looking for Angel funds.
Articles
Buy-outs and Buy-ins
The following guide has been produced to help you understand Buy-outs and Buy-ins and the value that good commercial corporate financiers can bring to your deal. It is especially targeted at companies looking to combine investment with an effective exit but the potential Business Angel will also find it of interest.
SWAIN Deal Zone - Summer 2009
Keep up-to-date with SWAIN companies progressions and read an article about The Exit Club.