Small Business Forum Magazine Online August 2014 | Page 9

FundersClub https://fundersclub.com

FundersClub is a new type of venture capital platform, built around a unique online marketplace that allows accredited investors to become equity holders in FundersClub-managed venture funds – which then fund pre-screened, private companies. The platform combines industry-standard venture funds, with an easy-to-use web-platform that allows members to browse and screen fund investment opportunities, view investment profiles and sign legal documents. The result – deserving companies get the capital they need, and investors get unprecedented access to the opportunities they want and the ability to build a diversified portfolio.

New Enterprise Associates www.nea.com

NEA has developed deep domain expertise and insight into our industries of focus. We channel that knowledge into every technology and healthcare investment we make -- at any stage, in any location, around the globe.

Alex King Small Business & Startup Attorney http://bendlawoffice.com/

Alex King advises companies and individuals on a wide range of business transactions, including commercial leases, operating agreements and contract negotiation and drafting. Alex also counsels startups small businesses, providing advice on entity formation, equity compensation and capital structuring. In addition, Alex is a Business Advisor for Pacific Community Ventures, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting small business growth and job creation in low income communities. Alex received his JD from Golden Gate University School of Law, and his MBA from Golden Gate’s Ageno School of Business. Currently, he is working towards his LLM in taxation from Golden Gate as well.

Lightspeed Venture Partners lsvp.com

Over the past two decades, Lightspeed has backed more than 200 companies, helping them think big and move fast to become leaders in their respective industries.

Bessemer Venture Partners

BVP has offices in New York, Silicon Valley, Boston, Mumbai and Herzliya and manages more than $4 billion of venture capital invested in over 130 companies around the world.

The money is out there....