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1 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Judith M S Mark Managing Director CME Consulting Limited Enterprise Development Consultants

2 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Presentation Outline i. Definition of venture capital ii. The conceptual issues of venture capital financing i. Developing the model - Context and Inputs

3 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region Key Activities Mobilise funds Seek Out Investment Opportunities Monitor and mentor Minimise risk Craft attractive exit strategy -Intent is growth and profitability to generate a return via exit

4 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Legal & Regulatory Framework Exit Value Creation. Relational. Human capital Policy Framework. Technology Information Research & Development Partnerships Conceptual Issues in Venture Capital Financing Financial Market Institutional Investors Product/Market Dynamics Growth Innovation

5 Creating a Solution-based Venture Capital Model for the Region Current State Desired state identification Gaps Problem definition Action towards solution Relationship between competitiveness growth and access to capital

6 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region Solution Create economic value and national wealth through entrepreneurial activity Need to fund entrepreneurial ventures that create value

7 $ 000,000 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region Current Demand Venture Capital Funds Raised yr1 Investments yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr6 yr7 yr8

8 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Creating a Model - Options Model must be informed by the economic cultural and legal characteristics Create a model in which the stimulant is an increase in institutional and private capital Create a model which focuses on participation of a wider stakeholder group

9 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region Possible Approaches One or more of the following sources may be utilised Institutional and angel investors State Public/Private Partnership Financial VF Corporate VCF

10 Proposed Fund of Funds Model Level 1 Investor $ Level 2 Investors Government Private Equity Capital Corporation (PECC) Individual Investors Institutional Investors Institutional Investors Community Private Equity Fund Private Equity Fund Private Equity Fund Community Project Community Project VCC VCC QIC QIC Community Project VCC Model created by jmsmark QIC

11 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Creating a Model i. There is no one model applicable to the region ii. iii. Several models can co-exist all tailored to meet the needs of the investor and the entrepreneurial firm Whatever the model there should be a win-win scenario; growth and profitability for the firm and an ROI for venture capitalist commensurate with the risk taken

12 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Creating a model Adequate Supply of Funds Fund Structure and Management Adequate Deal Quantity and Quality Market information Valuations, Due Diligence and exit Individual and Institutional Capacity Supporting Infrastructure

13 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region a Best-practice Approach Creating a Model Utilize technology in the VC Process - information, education, networking, fund formation and deal generation

14 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region The Way Forward i. See VC as part of a larger socio, economic & political system ii. Create a financial market structure and architecture conducive to VC activity iii. Ensure correlation between entrepreneurship, legal & policy framework, education system and supporting institutions

15 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region March 2014 CCN TV6,T&T A man stands on the beach front near his home observing and lamenting the erosion of significant acres of beachfront The sea is taking our land and it happening at a rapid rate, our houses are being destroyed and crops are being wiped out, I think this has to do with climate change, global warming. What can we do?

16 Creating a Venture Capital Model for the Region The foregoing slide illustrates the nature of some of the challenges which face the region and the need to adopt a solution-oriented approach. The statement by the resident reiterates the need to address issues of Global warming, Agriculture and Alternative energy among other areas for which the venture system and wider entrepreneurship system must play a significant role.

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