LOHAS Venture Fair
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Wed, June 17, 2009

Meeting Summary
10-12 companies steeped in the LOHAS tradition and sourced and primed by Nutrition Capital Network will present business plans at 15-minute intervals to an audience of 30-50 investors.

After the presentations, investors and companies will have the opportunity to network or meet one-on-one for private meetings. This half-day event is followed by the official start of LOHAS Forum 2009 with a reception and dinner (separate registration required).

Companies looking for capital and desiring to present at LOHAS Venture Fair powered by NCN must complete an application. The application process is free and all applicants will receive feedback from the selection committee, but accepted companies must pay a $500 registration fee that allows two company representatives to participate in the meeting.

Applications are due by May 8th and Companies will be notified if they are accepted by May 15, 2009.



LOHAS Presenting Companies
LOHAS presenting companies will be representative of a number of industry segments including: natural & organic products, green products, nutrition, health & wellness and fitness. LOHAS, or Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, is a market focused on health & fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice.

LOHAS presenting companies will be a mix of firms in the following stages:


Advanced Stage: Companies that have established revenue, growth and profitability history. Revenues of $20-$100 million or higher and looking for capital for major initiatives, growth, globalization or acquisitions. Investments of $10-50 million usually sought.


Second Round or Later Stage: Companies that have already raised structured capital, with revenues of $5 million or higher and looking for growth capital. Investments of $5-20 million usually sought.
First Round: Typically companies beyond proof of concept with revenues of $1-5 million and raising outside or professional capital for the first time. Investments of $2-5 million usually sought.


Start-Ups: Companies engaged in proof-of-concept or "pre-revenue", typically bootstrapped or funded by family and friends and now ready for angel or early-stage venture financing. Revenues typically less than $1 million and seeking investment of $500,000 to $2 million. Click here to apply.

Companies presenting at LOHAS Venture Fair powered by NCN will be professionally screened by Nutrition Capital Network. NCN principals and selection committee members each have over a decade of experience in the natural products or nutrition industry, and our rigorous screening process ensures that only the highest quality companies make the cut to present at the LOHAS Venture Fair.
 

Date & Location: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 1pm-5pm St. Julien Hotel & Spa (before the Forum begins)

Cost: $700 (for Investors also registered for LOHAS Forum); Investors not registered for LOHAS Forum may attend but must pay a $1,000 registration fee.

Questions: Contact Nutrition Capital Network: (619) 295-7685; info@nutritioncapital.com  www.nutritioncapital.com

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