Astia Forum in New York - May22nd

The Astia Forum at which a select group of companies from the Spring Funding Series (April 21st - 24th) will present to VCs and angel investors will be held on May 22nd at the offices of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo: Chrysler Center, 666 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 10am to 4pm. Click here to register

Register now for Entrepreneur Training - April 30th

Half day educational training session to prepare you to successfully raise equity capital from angel investors

• What investors are looking for in a business plan & pitch
• What type of financing makes sense for your company
• What will investors be looking for in the diligence process

Workshop topics:

· Creating your pitch to investors

· Capital Strategy and Valuation

Training Session: 9am - 1pm $280

Workshop: 1 pm-3 pm $100

Click here to enroll now: Register

Investor Training - September 23rd 2008

Our next quarterly training session for new or prospective early stage venture investors/angel investors will be held on Tuesday September 23rd from 9am to 1 pm in mid-town Manhattan. The sessions include:

• The Investment Process
• The Due Diligence Process
• Valuing Early State Companies
• Structuring the Deal
• Term Sheets & Closing Documents

The sessions are geared for new and prospective investors, and we combine teaching instruction with workshop exercises. The atmosphere is one of "we are all learning together", and is very hands on - so bring your calculator!

Guests are welcome - please invite anyone you think might be interested. The regular cost is $285, but there is an early bird discount for registrations received before August 15th.

To register, please click here: Registration

Some testimonials from previous sessions:

"For all those who want to be angel investors, this course is a must." Former head of M&A, mid-cap company.

"Angel investing 101 in a comprehensive, lively format. This is the first course you should take if you want to become an angel investor". Former hedge fund founding partner.

"I wish I had done this course before making my first investment!" Former Goldman Sachs parter

Astia Dinner

Tuesday April 22nd
6pm Michael Jordan's restaurant
West Balcony
Grand Central Station

invitation only

Boston Cocktail Party

For members and prospective members
By invitation only
5pm Wednesday April 16th
please contact mrc@goldenseeds.com

Exit Party

for members only - to celebrate our successful first exit

5pm Tuesday May 13th at
South Sea Treasures
45 Rockefeller Center
630 Fifth Avenue Suite 1902
New York, NY

by invitation only