Jenny has extensive experience of both the demand side and supply side of early stage investment. She has a specific focus on angel investing having worked for 10 years with London Business angels and supporting the British Business Angels Association representing 6000 UK investors. She has managed a cross-border investment programme across 11 EU countries and working closely with the EC on increasing availability of risk finance for innovating businesses.
" Myths and realities of attracting investment for commercialisation of technology research"
A review of the challenges and opportunities for attracting relevant sources of risk capital to support commercialization of nano technologies, focusing specifically on post proof of concept and results of EU R&D programmes. How do spin outs, start-ups and early stage nano technologies entrepreneurs meet investor requirements and how to ensure that early stage investors recognize the potential returns of investing in nano technologies.