BWI: Genius Incubator Presents Indian Investment Platform for International Investors - Destination India 2010, Nov 11th and 12th, Taj President Mumbai

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Source: Genius Incubator
Thursday, October 07, 2010 06:33 PM IST (01:03 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Economy, People; Business: Banking & financial services, Financial Analyst, Media & entertainment
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Genius Incubator Presents Indian Investment Platform for International Investors - Destination India 2010, Nov 11th and 12th, Taj President Mumbai


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, October 07, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- The event is on the 11th and 12th November at The Taj President, Mumbai

On the first day, prominent Indian VCs present their views on popular investment sectors: Mobile, Technology, Education, Healthcare, Consumer, Social Enterprise and an overview of early-stage investment landscape in India. Day 1 is open to all professionals, investors and entrepreneurs interested in learning about the opportunities presented by India in the next decade.

On Day 2, Smart Money and Genius Ideas showcase will present 16 pre-screened investment opportunities to angel investors, VCs and HNWIs in an exclusive private setting. These 16 companies are together seeking to raise capital to the tune of GBP10 million. For participants looking at meeting the best early and growth stage entrepreneurs in India, and to familiarise with the investing environment in India , this is the perfect platform for them to directly interact face to face with creme-de-la-creme entrepreneurs and other investors!

The time has arrived for the global angel and VC community to have a serious look at India!

SPEAKERS CONFIRMED:

. Saurabh Srivastava, Chairman, CA India
. Sandeep Singhal, Co-founder & Managing Director, Nexus Venture Partners
. Sachin Maheshwari, Principal, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
. Arifa Khan, Founder & Managing Director, Genius Incubator
. Subrata Mitra, Managing Director, Accel Partners
. Samir Kumar, Managing Director, Inventus Capital Partners
. Parag Dhol, Director, Inventus Capital Partners
. Vineet Rai, CEO Aavishkaar India, Micro Venture Capital Fund,
. Karthee Madasamy, Director, Qualcomm Ventures
. Deepak Shahdadpuri, Managing Director, Baer Capital Partners
. Manik Arora, Founder & Managing Director, IDG Ventures
. Sandeep Murthy, Partner, Sherpalo Ventures Partners
. Darius Pandole , Partner New Silk Route Advisors
More speakers to be announced soon!

ABOUT DESTINATION INDIA:

India is at an inflection point of economic growth and is a forerunner in occupying the position of pride in the new world order. The global investor community has its eyes set on India, and there is a need to educate them about India and the phenomenal opportunities the Indian economy presents. Those armed with the know how on the investment needs of sectors, regulatory policies, benchmark valuations and the avant-garde technologies and trends will be in a unique position to capitalise on the high growth prospects. The Government of India has made several sectors attractive to foreign direct investment and private equity investments, such as Renewable energy, Mobile, Technology, Consumer, Education, Healthcare and Social Enterprise. However, there are questions and concerns for which there is no easy access to answers. Destination India brings together prominent venture capitalists, policy makers and celebrated entrepreneurs to provide the knowledge edge and enable the best use of opportunities. Destination India is our answer to all those potential investors, aspiring entrepreneurs and observers of India's unique growth story, who are curious to leverage on the opportunities and partake in the giddying returns.

Destination India is Genius Incubator's humble effort to energise the entrepreneur-investor ecosystem in India. Confirmed investor participants include Accel Partners, Sherpalo Ventures, Nexus Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, IDG Ventures, Baer Partners, Inventus Capital, AavishkaarNew Silk Route Advisors, Infinity Ventures, Veddis Ventures, Frontiers Capital Partners and Sun Global.

Please visit www.destinationindia2010.com for more details.

Participants from outside India may please register at http://destinationindia2010.eventbrite.com

For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, contact at destinationindia@geniusincubator.com

Indian Participants may register at http://www.destinationindia2010.com

About Genius Incubator

Genius Incubator is an advisor to Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, and investors interested in finding investment opportunities. Genius Incubator finds exciting growth equity and alternative asset investment opportunities for investors and facilitates the selection of private equity deals with particular focus on India. Genius Incubator provides a unique platform for investors to network with each other and with entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis through quality workshops, and conferences on topics related to entrepreneurship, investment and paradigm shifts in technology and business.

Genius Incubator helps early stage and growth stage companies raise equity capital of GBP 50,000 to GBP 5m by introducing them to Venture Capitalists, angel investors and High Net-worth Individuals in UK, Europe and India. Genius Incubator source proprietary business ideas from serial entrepreneurs, eminent technology and research institutions and incubators, and present the most promising ideas to our investor network.

Genius Incubator team comprises MBAs from Wharton, Harvard and LBS, seasoned Private Equity investors and investment bankers, industry experts and IITians. Genius Incubator have a diverse professional experience spread across the globe in USA, UK, Europe, and Asia. Genius Incubator have expertise in a wide array of fields ranging from Finance, Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment, Operations Management, Strategy Management, Product Development, Engineering Management, Product Management, and Management Consulting.

Genius Incubator's mission is to help entrepreneurs and young companies from India access international capital for their growth plans. Companies in the early growth cycle in India have traditionally sought funding from local sources, but have been hampered by the absence of an effective eco-system of angel investors. Genius Incubator's bridge the gap by providing access to the international community of experienced investors who can provide funding as well as guidance and vision for these companies.

Please visit www.geniusincubator.com for more details.


CONTACT DETAILS
Arifa Khan, Managing Director, Genius Incubator Ltd, +91 0044 - 7920030807/ 0044 -20-7790 6879

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