Successfully Pitching to Biotechnology Venture Capitalists (VCs)

This 23-page research report written for biotech entrepreneurs outlines the fundamentals of securing venture capital. From how long your first presentation should be to what VCs want to know up front; from questions to ask and answer to addressing major issues, this report covers the ins and outs of pitching to biotech VCs, touching on the important and highlighting the essential.

Some areas explored include:

• who should come to the first meeting
• execution risk
• goals for the first meeting
• key questions
• what should be the heart of your pitch
• where you go from the first meeting

This Executive Report is written by:

• Charlotte P. Clark, Managing Director, POSCO BioVentures - Key Points for your Pitch
• Jonathan J. Fleming, Managing General Partner, Oxford Bioscience Partners - From the First Meeting to Receiving the Check
• A. Dana Callow Jr., Managing General Partner, Boston Millennia Partners - Essential Preparation for Effective Presentation
• Christine D. Copple, Ph.D., President and CEO, Starise Ventures Inc. - Presenting to a VC in Biotech: A Five Minute Overview
• T. Forcht Dagi, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS, FCCM, Managing Partner, Cordova Ventures - Securing and Holding Investor Interest
• William Kieger, President, Aurora Capital Group - Keys to a Successful Presentation

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