The Israel Business Network Blog

The US/Israel Venture Summit™

February 20th, 2006

http://www.startupjerusalem.org/Venture_summit.htm

Whether you’re a startup seeking capital and exposure or an investor seeking new deals, The US/Israel Venture Summit™ presented by youngStartup Ventures, and co-sponsored by StartUp Jerusalem, is one event you won’t want to miss.

A highly productive full-day venture conference, The US/Israel Venture Summit™ is dedicated to showcasing US investors committed to funding early stage and emerging Israel startups.

This exclusive summit will feature a distinguished line up of more than 20 VCs on interactive panels, a showcase of up to thirty companies seeking funding, company presentations and high-level networking opportunities.

Partial List of Investors confirmed to Speak:

David Anthony, Founder, 21 Ventures
Amir Avnet, Principal, SCP Private Equity Partners
Irvin Barash, President, Vencon, Inc
Larry Bohn, Managing Director, General Catalyst Partners
John Chait, Principal, POD Holding
Barun Dutta, Partner, Alta Berkeley
Amir Goldman, Principal, TL Ventures
David Grin, Principal, Laurus Funds
Brad Farkas, Managing Partner, I-Hatch Ventures
Jesse Lawerence, Associate, Updata Partners
John Levy, Partner, L-Capital Partners
Jonathan Medved, General Partner, Israel Seed Partners
Brett B. Rochkind, Senior Associate, General Atlantic Partners
Ido Sarig, Venture Partner, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners
Izhar Shay, Venture Partner, Canaan Partners
Alex Suh, Founder, California Technology Partners
Scott Silverman, Senior Associate, Atlas Ventures
Evangelos Simoudis, Venture Partner, Trident Capital

To Register Now and Save up to $300 off the on-site fee and receive the special discount, register online and enter “startupjerusalem” as the discount code.
Questions: Contact Rivka Benjamin at rivka@youngstartup.com or call 718.477.2208.

In addition to providing access to leading Investors, the conference will feature up to thirty pre-screened early stage companies seeking capital, and hardcore networking.

This conference will be attended by the best people in the industry and will “SELL OUT” early. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

STARTUPS :: Get Noticed :: Get Funded :: Grow Faster ::

If you’re currently seeking capital and exposure, email joe@youngstartup.com for a 1-2 page executive summary.

Featured Company Benefits include:

An exhibit booth for duration of conference
Two additional tickets to the Venture Summit
Discounted registration for additional passes
Access to leading Corporate Investors, VCs, Angel Investors, investment bankers and potential strategic partners
Full Page Company Profile published in event guide distributed to all investors and attendees
Media Exposure
Opportunity to be selected to give a live power point presentations to the investor audience