MONTREAL, Feb. 5 /CNW Telbec/ - The French Chamber of Commerce in Canada
is proud to present the third edition of the Venture Capital Forum
Canada-France.WHO: The French Chamber of Commerce in Canada
WHAT: Venture Capital Forum Canada-France 2007
WHEN: February 12-13, 2007
WHERE: Hotel Ritz Carlton
To attend a breakfast-meeting or to interview one of the participants of
the Forum, please contact Véronique Loiseau at 514-281-3201
vloiseau@ccfcmtl.ca
The purpose of the Venture Capital Forum Canada-France
Since its inception in 2005, the Venture Capital Forum Canada-France has
enjoyed flourishing success throughout the preceding editions. It is not
surprising since it adheres to primary economic growth policies in France as
well as in Canada: Innovations, Advanced Technology and Venture Capital.
In its third edition held on February 12 and 13, 2007 in Montreal, the
Forum will gather French and Canadian investors and entrepreneurs in an event
that will provide them with investment and partnership opportunities, a chance
to exchange points of view and know-how, and most importantly a meeting place
where they can share their entrepreneurial visions.
The objectives of the Venture Capital Forum Canada-France
The Forum encompasses the following objectives:
1. Identify and select the Canadian and French entrepreneurs' projects
requiring funding in order to present them to participating investors.
15 winners have been identified, chosen and trained by our selection jury
and a partnership with the NRC - IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)
and the CTN (Canadian Technology Network). Among other characteristics, the
winners display a great affinity with Europe in terms of development and
funding research.
2 winners will be invited to speak at the Tremplin Entreprises Forum
organized by the French Senate in Paris in July 2007.
2. Attend numerous and varied networking activities in order to develop
relationships between the European and Canadian venture capital
financial communities.
Two luncheons organized before the Franco Canadian community (250
attendees per breakfast) with prominent speakers:
- Monday, February 12: Mr. Raymond Bachand, Minister of Economic
Development, Innovation and Export Trade of Quebec
- Tuesday, February 13: Mrs. Martine Charbonnier, Executive Director of
Listing for the Euronext Exchange in Paris
The Forum also partners with Réseau Capital (Venture capital and private
investment association of Quebec) for the presentation of the Canadian and
European venture capital industries' annual statistics. Five hundred members
from the industry form this association.
3. Bring together French and Canadian investors who share common projects
Scheduled open debates featuring current topics are organized:
- Internationalizing the venture capital industry: myth or reality
(debate led by Leo Lax, President of Skypoint Capital and Pierre de
Fouquet, President AFIC)
- European-Canadian co-investment fund-raising strategy: Example Société
Ambrilia and its Franco Canadian co-investors (Desjardins Venture
Capital - BDC - Turenne Capital)
- Dual Listing: (debate led by Louis Doyle, Vice-president of the TSX
Venture Exchange and Martine Charbonnier, Executive Director of listing
for the Euronext Exchange)Numerous other networking activities are aimed at drawing Canadian and
European funds together and promoting co-investments projects.
About the French Chamber of Commerce in Canada
The Organization
The non-profit Association was founded in 1886 by French and Canadian
business people. Head offices are located in Montreal and chapters are found
in many cities throughout Canada: Quebec, Toronto, Vancouver.
In Canada, 1300 members represent companies of all sizes from a variety
of industries (finance, services, transport, manufacturing, agribusiness,
telecommunications, etc.)
We are the preferential negotiator for all 183 Chambers of Commerce and
Industry in France of which all French companies are members.
A member of a network of 86 French Chambers of Commerce throughout the
world, we bring together over 22 000 businesses.
Our missions
Promote economic relations between France and Canada.
Initiate and facilitate business partnerships and understandings.
Welcome French business ventures and enhance their success rate.
Facilitate networking amongst businesses.
Provide information concerning market changes and evolution between
France and Canada.
Stimulate the Franco Canadian business communities.
Assistance Services for Businesses
We provide a structured business support service to French companies.
With more than 10 years of expertise and an active network of members and
professional knowledge, we offer an array of services adapted to the needs of
French businesses wishing to establish themselves in Canada, export their
products to the country or develop a network of partners.
For further information: French Chamber of Commerce in Canada: Cyrille
Marcant, Business Development Manager, (5140 281-3203, consulting@ccfcmtl.ca;
Véronique Loiseau, Communications Director, (514) 281-3201,
vloiseau@ccfcmtl.ca
