Over the last eight years The UK Technology Innovation & Growth Forum has been a launch pad for the next stage of development for many growing technology companies. The following selection illustrates how the event has helped just a few of them.
We found presenting at the forum to be a very valuable experience. The days of investors rushing up with a cheque at the end of your presentation are (happily) long gone. The value of an event like this is to establish and develop the relationships that really matter - potential customers, partners and investors. Opportunities to get to know these are limited; the ETF series are among the best opportunities to meet the key players in the UK & Europe.
Philip Cooper, Kprime (now Konetic)
The Forum has become an important event for many exciting technology companies. I presented my company at the event in February 2000, which has proved invaluable in taking whereonearth forward. As a result of attending the event whereonearth has developed relationships with leading venture investors and established technology partnerships, which have helped us to accelerate the rapid growth of our business.
Steve Packard, whereonearth
As a direct result of our initial participation, we secured our first VC round of $3m. The following year we used the event to announce the release of a new product that directly led to us signing our first customers and partners. This event undoubtedly enables companies to gain the early investment and customers needed to make the transition from start-up to public company.
Paddy Falls, iORA
This is the event of the year for growing technology businesses to present themselves, as the event does not come better qualified. In 2004, we presented our proposition to an insightful group of investors, analysts and advisors who have now become loyal global advocates.
Louisa Williams, Global Beach Group
Our main aim for Pharmiweb Solutions at the Forum in 2004 was to raise our profile with potential investors and partners, and we were very pleased with the outcome - the quality of both the delegates and other exhibitors was very high - all in all, a highly professional event.
Paul Hartigan, Pharmiweb
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