2nd Private Equity & Startups Forum in Athens, Greece (21-22 June 2012) : "Can Private Equity, Venture Capital and Startups be one of the Solutions to the Problematic Greek Economy?"

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Jun 18, 2012, 09:30 ET

ATHENS, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

For 2nd time in Greece, Financial Academy organizes the Private Equity & Startups Forum [http://www.PrivateEquityForum.eu] in Greece. The forum covers two critical Issues: "Can Private Equity, Venture Capital and Startups be one of the Solutions to the Problematic Greek Economy?" &"Applying International Successful Methods in the Greek Startups Market".

The aim of the forum is to bridge Investors (private equity from Greece and abroad) seeking viable and competitive business models and Entrepreneurs who are looking for strategic partnerships and investment funds, in order to make its economy responsible, viable and competitive in the international arena. Only with a strong economy, things can be driven to a new era for Greece.

Two days will host a series of Entrepreneurs and Investors (from Private Equity to Business Angels) presenting their cases and sharing their experiences acting or trying to act in the worldwide markets

Greek minds offer innovative thinking with an appetite for risk. Today's economic structure in Greece was not appropriate for entrepreneurs to start and flourish their businesses. Instead, there are too many paradigms abroad with Greek businessmen excelling on all kind of industries.

So, the questions remain: Are there international Successful models and methods to apply in Greece for Greek Startups and Can PE and VC help igniting the Greek economy and become a solution to the current situation creating new jobs and retaining good minds in the country?

Foreign Private Equity, Venture Capital and Business Angels are all welcome to participate to the forum and network with Greek Entrepreneurs seeking for capital to move forward their startups.

The speakers will try to highlight the tremendous opportunities that exist in Greece, during this critical period.

The conference is primarily aimed not only to create an environment of positive messages but also to guide stakeholders in the right direction for their business activities.

Some of the topics that will be discussed in the panels are:

What are the tremendous opportunities that exist not only for established businessmen but also for young entrepreneurs in the current period?
How an investor can apply International Successful Methods and Models in the Greek Startups Market? Can we replicate the Silicon Valley success?
How the Private Equity and Venture Capital industry can contribute to the transition of the Greek Economy?
Criteria for Private Placements. Investments in small startups with high risk or "mature" companies?
Understanding disruption in the mobile industry
Investment Models and new business in the Greek market.
Problems and Opportunities for growth startups.
Which countries are the most appropriate ones to set up a Startup?
CleanTech Investments: Fundraising and entrepreneurial strategies in the Smart Grid.
Innovating in Greece. Is it possible?
Small country BIG BUSINESS
Greek Startups and Entrepreneurship in the Mobile Arena
How an Entrepreneur can be Cost Effective and successful by utilizing all means of technology today?
What is the relation of Innovation and Funding for Startups?

The conference will take place in the English language with no parallel translation in Greek.

Organizer:

Financial-Academy started its activities in June of 2010 to provide training for professionals in the market from other reputable professionals involved either in the Greek market or in the foreign arena. The goal is to create the appropriate field of training for quick implementation and transfer of knowledge into practice.

Sponsors of the Conference

Golden Sponsors: Piraeus Equity Advisors, Piraeus Capital Management
Silver Sponsor: Intelen
Plain Sponsor: Eurofast Global, Hellastat
Official Partner: Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association
Supporter: American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Communication Sponsors: Gnostix, Epixiro, MoMo Athens, CoLab, Business Today, ComToday, Retail Today, Direction Business Reports, Nemo.gr, Hellenic Startup Association
Media Sponsor: Business Partners Online
Executives Recruitment Sponsor: JobHunterNetwork.com
Printed Media Sponsors: Kefalaio, International Herald Tribune
Public Relations Sponsor: Action Global Communications
Online Supporters: Kathimerini.gr, VRS, WTM News
Online Sponsors: Capital.gr, Derivatives.gr, Business-Analytics.gr, Digital Weekly Magazine, Palo
Gift Sponsor: Fun Promotion
Scientific Contributors: ALBAGraduateBusinessSchool, CSAP