JSE Conference 2014 – Pitch Room

Jamaica Stock Exchange 9^th Regional Investments & Capital Markets Conference 2014 is an ideal place to seek capital funding and get exposure for a business venture in front of an audience, judging panel, venture capitalists, investment bankers and journalists. At this year’s Conference there will be a one-hour segment where six lucky entrepreneurs will have precisely six minutes to pitch their proposals for venture capital funding.

Entrepreneurs’ presentations must state clearly:

·         What their product or service is;

·         The unique value being offered or competitive advantage enjoyed;

·         The amount and type of funding being requested and the purpose for which it will be used;

·         What percentage stake of the business they are willing to give up.

The judges will identify three of the most promising new or existing ventures to which financial & technical assistance will be given, subject to due diligence and provided that the proposals present a viable business proposition that is considered worthy of funding.

The proposals will be judged on:

·         Business viability

·         Clarity of presentation

·         Feasible organizational and marketing strategy

·         Demonstrated expertise and passion for the business of the Entrepreneur(s)

Entrants should be persons considered fit and proper by the FSC, be willing to register their businesses as public companies and be able to engage in negotiations related to their funding proposals.

All plans will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality (prior and subsequent to the public pitches) and submitters may be called for preliminary interviews. Only six plans will be chosen for presentation at Conference 2014. All other plans will be returned to their submitters.

If you think you have what it takes, please send your resume(s) with a business plan of no more than 300 words to the Jamaica Stock Exchange, 40 Harbour Street, Kingston by 4:30pm on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Please contact Mr. Neville Ellis or Mr. Michael Johnson at 967-3271 for further details.