Category: California
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California Life Science Firms to Learn "Insider" Strategies for Government Funding at 11th SoCalBio Investor & Partnership Conference
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Now, more than ever, start-ups can use all the help they can get. The San Jose BioCenter will provide your biotech or cleantech company with support for fundraising, business development, legal, lab support, HR and payroll activities, as well as, provide you with access to our $15 million dollar state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and shared equipment.
“In just 5 years San Jose BioCenter companies have raised over $1 Billion in deals and financing.” -Melinda Richter, Executive Director, San Jose BioCenter
Our mission is to provide life science and cleantech companies with the infrastructure, resources, networks and expertise they need to develop and commercialize their technology. The San Jose BioCenter was awarded the National Business Incubator Association (NBIA) International Incubator of the year award for 2009 because of our exceptional resources, programs and client success rate. After 1.5 years at the San Jose BioCenter, Tacere Pharmaceuticals inked a $145m development deal with Pfizer for its preclinical hepatitis C drug:
December 11, 2009 - an EBC event - Mountain View, California
The Meet with Series is a partnering and coaching series for entrepreneurs. The goal of the program is to facilitate meetings between cleantech entrepreneurs and investors, customers and potential partners. The 2009 EBC Meet with Series has featured Physic Ventures, Alloy Ventures, SRI and Khosla Ventures. After a presentation by PG&E, each approved attendee will receive a one-on-one meeting with Senior Managers and Directors from PG&E. Read more»
December 10, 2009 - an EBC event - Mountain View, California
Although VC's are a traditional source of funds, there are many opportunities for financing especially in clean energy that can get your company to where you need it to be. You just need to know the right people and get creative. Join our panel to hear from a range of creative financing avenues including private wealthy individuals, government granting agencies, foundations, angels and VCs who have opportunities for you to fund your company. Read more»
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM
Venue: San Jose BioCenter, 5941 Optical Court, San Jose CA 95138
Registration Cost: from $0 to $25
Join us for this “hands-on” workshop to examine the critical, financial due diligence necessary for companies approaching their first institutional round. In this intimate, “roll-up-your-sleeves” clinic, Dean (Kip) Witter and Craig Cytron from The Brenner Group will provide real-time guidance, to help you formulate credible due diligence that will stand up to the rigorous evaluation of a potential investor. Topics will include: Preparing accurate historical financial statements and Pro Forma forecasts; Generating Cap Tables and supporting documentation; Governance reporting; Operating plans and assumptions; in addition to other important criteria.
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Navigating the Life Science
Venture Industry
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Friday, November 6, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Stanley Hall Room 621
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UC SAN FRANCISCO
Corinna Kaarlela, News Director
Source: Kristen Bole (415) 476-2557
E-mail: kbole@pubaff.ucsf.edu
Web: www.ucsf.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2009
The California Institute of Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) is collaborating with a newly launched $7.5 million fund to provide startup capital for University of California bioscience entrepreneurs and a long-term endowment for QB3.
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Coming to Terms with your Term Sheet
Speakers: Thomas E. Duley, Attorney, Morgan Lewis
Sarita K. Jain, PhD, J&J Venture Investments
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Byers Hall Room 212
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Project and Tax Equity Financing of Renewable Energy Facilities
Wed., October 14, 2009 | 3:30pm-7:00pm | Menlo Park, CA
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Agenda
3:30-4:00: Registration & Networking
4:00-4:30: Project Finance: The Key Drivers
4:30-5:15: Financeable Project Contracts
5:15-6:00: Tax Equity Financing
6:00-7:00: Networking Reception
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Speakers:
Ben Jacoby, Managing Director, CP Energy
Dan Judge, General Counsel, BrightSource Energy
Tom Glascock, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Greg Riddle, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Michael Ginsburg, Senior Associate, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Chad Sachs, Senior Vice President, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
Overview:
Companies developing renewable energy projects are seeking financing from third parties for these projects in a market that is still very challenging. Join a seasoned panel of companies, investors and advisers who have raised project financing for these kinds of projects, with a special focus on:
The keys to raising funds through the project finance model.
Negotiating financeable power purchase and other revenue contracts that are essential to successfully raising project and tax equity financing.
The current state of the tax equity market for renewable energy projects, including the latest updates on structuring deals to obtain Treasury cash grants.
Seating is limited, please register early to secure your spot.
• Regular Price: $45 | $55 on-site
• Partner Networks: $35 | $45 on-site
• EBC Members: Free (please RSVP to Amy directly)
Venue
Orrick, Herrington & Stufcliffe LLP
1100 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA
Click here for Venue Directions»
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