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Welcome to the second issue of KeiretsuNews.
We received very positive feedback for the
initiative of bringing the Keiretsu Forum investment community a Newsletter that is
informative, educational and fun. This Newsletter is from, and for our members. Please
enjoy reading about our "mind-share ” and best practices in investing, due diligence,
as well as staying current with the market trends in private equity investing.
Randy Williams, Founder & CEO, Keiretsu Forum.
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Portfolio Companies |
RightsLine, Inc.
Clients include Universal Studios, National Geographic, Sprint, Corbis and others.
ROI is typically less than 12 months. Revenue CY 2004 $2.5MM, CY 2005 $10.5MM
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ScanlanKemperBard Companies
To date, SKB has funded 12 transactions in which 41 members of Keiretsu have participated
and accounted for some $5 million of the equity raised.
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Charitable Foundation |
The Smarter You Give, The Greater The Gift
The Keiretsu Charitable Foundation annual Sports for Charity event is Thursday July 29th,
2004 at Blackhawk Country Club. The event starts at 1pm right after the morning Keiretsu Forum.
[FULL STORY]
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Chapters |
Keiretsu Forum Calgary
Over the last year, Keiretsu Forum Calgary has grown from humble beginnings to become
the pre-eminent angel investor network in Calgary, enjoying significant growth in membership and deal flow.
[FULL STORY]
Keiretsu Forum Chicago
After close to six months of investigative work and building community, Keiretsu Forum launched the
new Chapter located in Chicago in February 2004.
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Keiretsu Forum Hawaii/Pacific Rim
Hawaii is strategically located between the mainland and Asia. Growing sectors include:
Life Science, Astronomy and Space, Defense Technology, Commercialization Marine Sciences,
Information and Communication Technology, Travel and Tourism.
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Market Trends in Private Equity Investing |
PwC MoneyTree VC Survey - Q4 2003 and Full Year Summary
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Keiretsu Forum Committees |
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How Software Entrepreneurs can be Successful Presenters to Investors
I write this open letter because sometime in the near future, we will meet for the first time
when you present to Angel Investors. I will be one of many pairs of eyes looking at you. I know
what you want from me to be an investor in your company. Often times, however, it is evident
that you do not know what I need from you. Thus, I want to help you be a successful presenter.
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(Photo: Edward P. Harley, Chairman, Keiretsu Forum Software Committee)
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By & For Members |
Keiretsu Forum Due Diligence - Advice from a Keiretsu Forum Member and Fellow Entrepreneur
The Keiretsu Forum is more than a fund raising venue. Members generously provide sage advice to
each other and entrepreneurs alike. The collective knowledge base and advantage of ‘swarm intelligence’,
is a prime motivator for experienced angel investors to band together.
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by Ralph Shaffer, Keiretsu Forum Northern California Member
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Abreast of Venture Investing
In this second installment of the series of two articles, I will discuss where the money went in 2003,
in particular in the 4th quarter, and what that activity and the demonstrated industry preferences may
foretell for early stage investing during 2004.
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by Steve Kam, Keiretsu Forum Northern California Member
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