An overview of CapitalRoad's programs and approach to building a strong ecosystem of investors, sponsors, and entrepreneurs targeting the growth of early stage Canadian technology companies.
2. not-for-profit foundation Mission Linking Canada’s highest quality, emerging technology companies to the most active and supportive investors May 2011 2
3. access-to-capital focus ‘Commercialization pain points’ faced by emerging companies Canadian not-for-profit technology commercialization associations, incubators and innovation centres typically focus on first 2 items; CapitalRoad has a unique focus on ‘access to capital’ programs and events CapitalRoad approach based on innovative, synergistic relationships with partner organizations across Canada and beyond May 2011 3
22. CapitalRoad co-brands competitions and provides ‘on-site’ boot camp and mentoring support to winning companies at Banff Venture Forum and Canadian Financing Forum
33. contacts Don Kjosness President, CEO and Director; CapitalRoad kjosness@telusplanet.net Marc Elrick Executive Director, Banff Venture Forum & Canadian Financing Forum marc@criticalpathgroup.com www.thecapitalroad.com www.banffventureforum.com www.financingforum.com May 2011 10