Fast growing companies offered investor pitch at Business North West

BEX (Business Enterprise Xchange) is offering young and fast growing companies the opportunity to showcase their business to an audience of venture capitalists and investors at the upcoming Business North West show.

Giant Leap is aimed at the North West’s hotbed of up and coming businesses that need investment to take them to the next stage in their development.

In addition to access to investors, BEX provides one-on-one support and advice in the preparation of the 15-minute investor presentation and training is given to candidates before the pitch to ensure they get the best out of the opportunity. Exhibition space is also given to those presenting to showcase their products and services to a captive audience.

Clare O’Neill, Innovation Director at Manchester: Knowledge Capital, comments, “We are working with Business North West and local companies to increase the visibility of regional organisations to investors and business angels. High tech businesses in particular, often rely on investment to grow in their formative stages and Giant Leap offers a great opportunity to showcase the talent that we have in Manchester.“

Tony Walker, Incubation Manager of the high tech unit at The University of Manchester Incubator Company (UMIC), adds, “UMIC’s key focus is on helping businesses in the North West accelerate their development, and working with BEX on the Giant Leap programme fits perfectly with what we are trying to achieve. We are actively encouraging the companies we are involved with to enter as it is an excellent opportunity for businesses to get in front of experts and financiers.”

“Giant Leap is a great stepping stone between starting a business and really driving its growth forward,” comments Marcie Incarico, CEO, Out There Events and organisers of the BEX conference. “The North West is a magnet for talent and innovation, but it often needs investment to turn a business idea or new product into reality. Giant Leap is designed to fill that need and put growing businesses in front of investors and venture capitalists.”

To apply for Giant Leap or to register for the free event visit www.businessnorthwest.co.uk or contact Lawrence at Out There Events on 0161 214 5200 or Scott Hider on 0117 907 1000.

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About Business North West


Business North West, incorporating the BEX conference, is the region’s biggest and boldest business-to-business exhibition, attracting thousands of decision makers, managers and directors to Manchester every year.

As well as showcasing the region’s leading companies in the B2B market, visitors have the opportunity to hear presentations by the UK’s foremost business figures, attend workshops and take part in networking sessions.

Business North West is run by Nationwide Exhibitions, which has been holding consumer and trade shows throughout the UK since 1983. Business North West works in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, with support from Manchester Solutions, Institute of Directors, Business Link and Manchester City Council, with Manchester Evening News on board as media partner.

For more information, please visit www.businessnorthwest.co.uk or call Scott Hider on 0117 907 1000.