TUESDAY 1 JULY 09.30 – 10.45

Finance South East SECA Investor Showcase

Presentations by pre-screened growth companies seeking investment up to £250k

09.30

Introduction

Paul Delahunty, Network Manager, SECA

09.40

Virtual Gym TV

Funding Sought £125k

Online Gymnasium

This company is Europe’s first and only online gymnasium, providing 24/7 access to premium health and fitness tuition on demand. It commenced trading in 2007 and services the retail, corporate and affinity partnership markets. They have secured the backing of a top sportswear manufacturer and alliances with corporate benefit specialists, a metropolitan council, and celebrity led PR campaigns. They broadcast over the internet and have a global reach, with customers all over the world. They have a unique service offering that is delivered by the UK’s top instructors.

09.55

bpi OnDemand

Funding Sought £250k

CRM Solutions for Small Businesses

This company will be the Sole UK Oracle CRM On Demand Partner (sub $100m SMB Market). This provides an outstanding opportunity in the UK to provide a fully packaged CRM Solution to small businesses. CRM gives online access to a 360º view of a whole business and helps enable faster and better decisions to grow and improve all dimensions of business. In addition to reselling the Oracle product, they also provide business improvement solutions. With the market growing by 40% over the next 5 years, this company can drive real business benefits from reducing costs, improving business efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.

10.10

Studentgems.com

Funding sought £275k

Online Student Skills Marketplace

Launched in beta in September 2007, this site uniquely matches the requirements of businesses and private individuals with student skills and services, enabling each party to negotiate directly. It provides easy access to a cost effective resource, offering a win-win solution. The site has the full backing of student organisations including the NUS, is in sponsorship discussions with two major banks and has had high-profile media coverage in national broadsheets and on BBC Radio 4. Revenue will be from ‘contact’ fees, based on the proven dating site model, with further upselling income streams being introduced in 2009. The site will be profitable by mid 2009, turning over £4.1 million with a PBT of £1.4 million by 2011.

10.25

Adooda

Funding Sought £180k

Online Trading and Business Contact System

Based at the Sussex Innovation Centre, the company has launched its unique online classified advertising and combined business contact directory system, containing many new and innovative features. Being free to use, it is expected to generate high traffic volumes. Multiple income streams are generated by peripheral advertising (pay-per-click sponsored links and banner), user enhancements and partnership commission. Strategic partners are NoChex Ltd (online payment provider) and Jajah Inc (internet telephony VoIP). The company is looking to fund an aggressive marketing campaign to grow to its full potential and provide a high return to its investors. Year 3 sales are forecast to be £4.4m.

10.40

Closing Remarks

Paul Delahunty, Network Manager, SECA

Organised by Finance South East

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Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
The fund raising sessions at Venturefest provide an opportunity for investors to meet entrepreneurs and companies seeking investment and enables investors to receive information on investment opportunities of interest to them. The Networks do not advise on the merits or risks of specific investment proposals. The responsibility for the decision on specific investment lies with the parties concerned.