Astia European Networking, London, UK

Astia and  SVB Bank invite you to a Networking Reception to celebrate the call for applications for our Astia Europe 2012 programme.

Join us to meet and catch up with the Astia community that makes Astia - the Astia Entrepreneurs, Advisory Board, Advisors and our valued Sponsors.

If you are new to Astia, please come and join us to learn more about Astia. You will have the opportunity to hear about our programs, meet Entrepreneurs, existing Astia Advisors and members of the Astia team.

 

If you are an entrepreneur, please join the Networking reception only when you are founding or leading a high growth business and are interested in applying to Astia. For more information on the application procedure: http://www.astia.org/content/view/600/877/


Sharon Vosmek, CEO of Astia, Simone Brummelhuis, VP Europe of Astia and Evie Mulberry, Development Director of Astia Europe will be present to share a conversation with you.

We look forward to seeing you.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date:Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Time: 6:15pm – 7.00pm

Location: The evening is kindly sponsored and hosted on location by SVB Bank. SVB Bank, 41 Lothbury 7th Floor London, UK, EC2R 7HF

Registration:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2587762066


About Astia

Astia is a global not-for-profit organization with a distinct focus and mission – to uniquely source innovation by propelling women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fuelling innovation and driving economic growth. Guided by a proven philosophy that gender diversity is an essential element of innovation, Astia works with start-ups around the world as they access capital, grow their businesses, and hone the leadership skills of their founding teams.

The Astia model of engaging a community of experts to the benefit of the select start-ups it serves has resulted in an exceptional success rate: since 2003, ~60 percent of companies that have participated in the Astia Investor Forums have secured funding or achieved an exit, totaling more than half a billion dollars raised and 22 exits, including two IPOs.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Astia delivers programs for entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, New York, London and India. For more information, visit www.astia.org.

For entrepreneurs: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Screening includes review by industry experts of submitted materials and in-person screening by investors and successful entrepreneurs. The selection process provides for confidential and direct feedback.

Qualification Criteria

    An innovative idea in a high-growth sector such as Technology, Life Sciences or Clean Tech
    A high-growth investment opportunity - at any stage of growth
    An exceptional team and business strategy
    A significant market opportunity
    A defendable competitive advantage
    At least one woman in a leadership role (at C level) or in significant position of equity

Location

SVB Bank. SVB Bank, 41 Lothbury 7th Floor London, UK, EC2R 7HF

Contact Information

Simone Brummelhuis - simone[@]astia.org