Benefits of Membership

GEIF exists to introduce quality controlled, selective dealflow to the members and to facilitate and encourage the development of the investment community. In support of these objectives, GEIF runs two main event programmes, as detailed below. Additional presentations and discussion group events are arranged throughout the year, often in partnership with both regional and national businesses and professional organisations.

In addition to reduced entry to the below events, other benefits of membership include an invitation to the Annual GEIF Dinner at King's College (Cambridge) and the potential for GEIF Ventures to co-invest (see www.geifventures.co.uk).

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At the heart of GEIF's activity, Presentation Days provide an opportunity for up to eight companies to deliver a 10 minute 'elevator pitch' to the GEIF business angels, followed by breakout sessions in which their business opportunities can be discussed in more detail. Presenting companies are selected following an exhaustive filtering process and are put through an intensive investment-readiness programme in advance of their introduction.

Presentation Days take place four times a year, and are held at the Q.ton Forum Centre on the Cambridge Science Park, beginning at 9am and ending after a buffet lunch at approximately 2pm.

Primarily for members, Presentation Days are also open on a one-off basis to non-members considering angel investment, or investing through GEIF, for the first time. Please click here to see details of forthcoming events.

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GEIF Breakfast Meetings are held on a quarterly basis, providing an opportunity for members of the investment community to meet over a full English breakfast and listen to a keynote speaker. Past speakers have included Charles Dunstone (founder of Carphone Warehouse), 'The Beermat Entrepreneurs' (Mike Southon and Chris West), Hermann Hauser, one of the main creators and drivers of Cambridge's 'New Economy' and Julie Meyer, founder of First Tuesday.

Subjects addressed are always related to the investment sector. Recent topics include: 'Change Agents - Business Angels & VCs', 'An entrepreneur sees things others can't see', 'Early stage companies and their growth ambitions' and 'Consistent investor errors'.

Breakfast Meetings are open to both members (£20) and non-members (£40)

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