Venture Academy

The Venture Academy is Supported by:

 

The Venture Academy took place on the 1st of July 2014  at the Toulouse Space show. It aimed to help SMEs that have been selected to present at the ESA Investment Forum to polish their company presentation and pitch. Experienced coaches from the relevant industry areas have worked with the entrepreneurs to prepare them for their pitch on the next day at the Forum.

Focus was on how to meet strategic partners and potential investors’ expectations. Participants received guidance on how their presentations and propositions compare with those of other participants, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses which need to be addressed and improved.

Who participated in the Venture Academy?

• Selected companies for the ESA investment Forum
• External coaches with relevant expertise and experience, who will review the companies from a shareholder perspective
• Facilitated by 2 to 3 moderators

Who where the coaches?

• Independent Coaches: consultants able to personally provide advisory services
  • Ex venture capital managers
  • Ex entrepreneurs
  • Ex advisors
     
• Advisory Coaches from established advisory practices
  • Consultants from larger or specialized consulting/ accounting firms
  • Head-hunters or interim managers
  • M&A advisors or investment bankers

What did it cost?

Participation for all involved in the Venture Academy was free of cost. Nevertheless, it was exclusively for the companies selected to present at the ESA Investment Forum. 

 

Programme Venture Academy July 1st, 2014