Need money? Well, read this.
The Florida Venture Forum is seeking applications from start-up companies to pitch their business plans at the 13th annual Florida Venture Capital Conference in January in Orlando.
As many as 25 companies normally come to strut their stuff at the gathering in hopes of exiting with enough money to bring their business to life.
Business hopefuls can apply at www.flvencap.org/apply; the deadline is Sept. 12.
Companies have raised $532 million after going before the picky audience of venture capitalists.
The forum usually receives 150 to 200 applications a year, mainly in software development, biotechnology and communications.
Lately, the forum’s board of venture capitalists has shied away from early-stage start-ups and has concentrated on companies with a track record.
“Yes, and with real revenue and real customers,” said forum Executive Director Jeanne Becker.
The message: If you don’t make money, you won’t get money from us.
– Stephen Pounds
