Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair: Investor Pitches
You are Invited to the Investor Pitches of the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair.
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Health Investment & Financing and Chicago ArchAngels are excited to invite you to the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair: Innovation Pitches which will take place at MATTER (222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1230, Chicago, IL), a well known Chicago-based health care accelerator in the historic Merchandise Mart of Chicago on October 8, 2015. The Investor Pitches part of the Health Venture Fair takes place during the 39th World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) which is hosted by American Hospital Association (AHA) from October 6-8, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago (151 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL).
The Investor Pitches Track of the Venture Fair provides a unique opportunity for Participating Companies (medical technology, pharmaceutical and health information) to present their innovative solutions to potential investors (industry leaders, investment bankers, fund managers, family offices, broker dealers, and high net-worth individuals who are actively looking for such investment opportunities).
It provides Investors with an opportunity to discover new and innovative companies with +10X potential for growth that can help hospitals improve their bottom line, provide higher quality care, and be more responsive to consumers, all aimed at high growth investment opportunities.
The Drive for Transformation in Hospital Sector
The 39th World Hospital Congress (IHF 2015) brings together Healthcare professionals from around the world, including key decision makers, investors and market leading health professionals, Hospital owners and Healthcare providers. Click Here to see Video about the Congress and Click Here for the full program of the Congress.
Healthcare is the largest, fastest growing, and most complex industry in the world. The U.S. healthcare system accounts for almost $3 trillion in annual expenditures, which is over 17% of its nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to economists in the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), spending is projected to grow at an annual average rate of 5.8% through 2020, which is well above nation’s projected GDP growth. By 2020, healthcare spending is projected to exceed $4.5 trillion. The rest of the OECD and most emerging economies face similar challenges.
Despite its size and growth trajectory, the healthcare industry is plagued with large-scale problems and inefficiencies that are prompting a massive transformation in how care is accessed, delivered, and reimbursed.
These challenges confronting healthcare have created opportunities for companies with innovative new technologies and disruptive business process innovation to service delivery to make a major contribution to the cost, outcomes and patient satisfaction in the health sector throughout the world.
The International Hospital Federation is committed to helping address these challenges throughout the hospitals sector in its member countries.Objective of the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair
The objectives of the Investor Pitches track of the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair is to allow innovative technology companies that are seeking early stage and growth capital to make a pitch to a select group of investors that want potential +10X growth in their investments while also contributing a transformation in the way hospital care is delivered in the 21st Century.
Format of Session
The format of the session is inspired by Shark Tank the American reality television series that premiered August 9, 2009 on ABC. Based on the worldwide television series format Dragons' Den that originally aired in Japan, Shark Tank has aspiring entrepreneur-contestants make business presentations to a panel of "shark" investors. The show features a panel of potential investors, called "sharks", who consider offers from aspiring entrepreneurs seeking investments for their businesses or products. In the TV Series, the entrepreneur can make a deal on the show if a panel member is interested. However, if all of the investors do not like what they see and hear, the entrepreneur leaves empty-handed.
During the Investor Pitches track of the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair, the 10 minute pitches by the entrepreneurs and grilling by the panel of investors will be similar, but the entrepreneurs will be given an added advantage of prior introduction to select investors and the investors will be given an added advantage of prior access to the financials and due diligence reviews for the companies.
The aim being that the event will lead to the successful identification of several top target companies for the investors and a successful round of fund raising and global brand recognition for the entrepreneurs.Agenda Overview (See bottom for Detailed Agenda)
At MATTER (222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1230, Chicago IL)
7:30-8:30 am - Registration (At MATTER)
8:30-9:00 am – Opening Remarks (Vision on Innovation)
9:00-12:30 pm – Company Presentations
0:30-1:15 pm – Lunch
1:15-2:00 pm - South Africa Showcase
2:00-4:30 pm – Company Presentations
4:30-5:30 pm - Closing PanelAt Hyatt Regency Chrystal Ballroom (151 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL)
6:00-8:00 pm – VIP Reception (Networking, Dealmaking and Awards Ceremony)
Investors
The Investor Pitches Track of the Venture Fair provides an opportunity for presenting companies (medical technology, pharmaceutical and health information) that have disruptive products to meet with industry leaders, investment bankers, fund managers, family offices, broker dealers, and high net-worth individuals with whom we’ve built relationships with over the years. We anticipate over 50 accredited investor attendees. The Investor Pitches Track of the Venture Fair already has over 50 confirmed investors, including Health Investment & Financing, Zeigle, Leernig, eSquared Assets, MATH Ventures, Chicago ArchAngels, Keiretsu Capital, Keiretsu Forum Toronto, OurCrowd and many others. Certified investors and high net wealth individuals may register for free by contactkng Chicago2015@HealthVentureFair.com for the Investor discount code.
Presenting Companies
Prior to the Venture Fair, 12 companies will be selected for the Investor Track to give a presentation during the event. Other companies will be also be given an opportunity to showcase their products through both a physical display of their products at the main Exhibition Hall of the IHF Congress and through a new and exciting virtual exhibition hall and online access that will be made available to those that register for the Venture Fair.
To apply as one of the 12 presenting companies or to participate in the poster sessions, please contact Chicago2015@HealthVentureFair.com.
Participants in Venture Fair Who are not Presenting
Although the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair is mainly for presenting companies and interested investors, a few spaces have been reserved for regular participants, legal firms, investor relations firm, accelerators and business advisory groups.
For registration as a participant, go to Buy Ticket above for an advace purchase discount which is available until September 30, 2015.
IHF members, participants in the 39th World Hospital Congress, and government officials may attend for free (please contact Chicago2015@HealthVentureFair.com for a discount code).
There is a Dealmaking and VIP Reception from 6 pm to 8 pm. There is no free for registered participants, investors and presenting companies. Others who would like to attend the VIP reception may buy a ticket for US$35. Participation in the Exclusive VIP Dinner 8pm to 10pm after the event is US$85.Sponsorship Package
In addition to attending as an Investor or as a Pitching Company, the Venture Fair provides unparalleled sponsorship visibility.
Please contact us directly if you are interested in being a sponsor to ensure we offer you the right package to meet your needs (Email: Chicago2015@HealthVentureFair.com)Contact us for More Information
Please also feel free to reach out to us for other information through the conference information email: Chicago2015@HealthVentureFair.com.
We look forward to meeting you at the Innovation Showcase track of the Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair: Innovation Showcase hosted by the American Hospital Association and International Hospital Federation at the time of the 39th World Hospital Congress on October 8, 2015
Sincerely,
Alexander S. Preker | President & CEO
Health Investment & Financing Corporation
Suzanne Reade | President
Chicago ArchAngels
Chicago 2015 Health Venture Fair: Investor Pitches Track
Agenda Overview
At MATTER (222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1230, Chicago IL)
7:30-8:30 am - Registration (At MATTER)
8:30-9:00 am – Opening Remarks (Vision on Innovation)
9:00-12:30 pm – Company Presentations
0:30-1:15 pm – Lunch
1:15-2:00 pm - South Africa Showcase
2:00-4:30 pm – Company Presentations
4:30-5:30 pm - Closing PanelAt Hyatt Regency Chrystal Ballroom (151 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL)
6:00-8:00 pm – VIP Reception (Networking, Dealmaking and Awards Ceremony)
Detailed Agenda
07:30 to 08:30 Registration (At MATTER, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1230, Chicago IL)
08:30 to 09:00 Opening Panel – From Start-Up to Exit x10
Chair: Alexander S. Preker (Health Investment & Financing New York)
Opening Remarks: Steve Collens (MATTER)
Investor Panel:
Morry Blumenfeld (OurCrowd)
Ioan Cleaton-Jones (International Finance Corporation)
Ron Ellis (Leernik)
Les Funtleyder (eSquared Assets)
Ozan Isinak (Keiretsu Forum Canada Central)
Suzanne Reade (Chicago ArchAngels)
09:00 to 10:00 Disruptive Technologies
Chair: Ozan Isinak (Keiretsu Forum Canada Central)
Presenting Companies:
Andrew Cittadine (Diagnostic Photonics) - www.diagnosticphotonics.com
Garry Liu (Innovere) – www.Innoveremedical.com
Morgan Nields (Fisher Medical) – www.fischermti.com
Mayank Vijayvergia (Briteseed) – www.briteseed.com
Investor Panel:
Herb White (W. H. White & Co.)
Charles Polsky (William Harris Invetors)
Midori Yokoyama (Chicago Innovation Mentors)
10:15 to 11:15 Start-up Nation Showcase
Les Funtleyder (eSquared Assets)
Presenting Companies:
Morry Blumenfeld (OurCrowd) - www.ourcrowd.com
Gidi Stein (MedAware) – www.medaware.com
Danny Farin (PerFlow) – www.perflow.com
Investor Panel:
Dima Elissa (Vismed 3D)
Brank Kanak (Private Investor)
Cliff Turner (Private Investor)
11:30 to 12:30 Telemedicine
Chair: Suzanne Reade (Chicago ArchAngels)
Presenting Companies:
David Cohn (Regroup Therapy) - www.regrouptherapy.com
Dan Herbstman (Third Eye on Health) – www.thirdeyehealth.net
Gbenga Idowu (QProxim) - http://qproxim.net
Afzal Jamal Naiyer (eStarHealth) - www.estarhealth.com
Investor Panel:
Matt Geiger (Lakeland Ventures Development)
Ann Marie Murphy (Vue Ventures)
Ann Sissel (Baxter)
12:30 to 01:30 - Buffet Lunch and Networking
01:30 to 2:00 Lunch Panel US$1 Billion Health In Africa Program and South Africa
Chair: Khama Rogo (World Bank)
Donnadelliah Maluleke (Economic Consul, Consulate General of South Africa)
Baloyi Mudunwazi (Country Head, Brand South Africa)
02:00 to 3:00 – The Marketplace for Innovation and HR Management
Chair: Ron Ellis (Leernik)
Presenting Companies:
Marcus Dawe (HealthHorizon) – www.healthhorizon.net
Michael Fineberg (OpenMarkets) – www.openmarketshealth.com
Shaun Sharma (MedMatch) - http://www.medmatchjobs.com
Investor Panel:
Kathryn Hyer (Illinois Emerging Technologies Fund)
Justin Alden (Wianno Capital)
Paul Jones (Michael Best & Friedrich)
03:15 to 04:15 – Cloud Based Solutions and other Technology Innovations
Chair: Ioan Cleaton-Jones (International Finance Corporation)
Presenting Companies:
Shai Golan (ProArc) - www.proarcmedical.com
Amy Luo (Butterfly Networks) – http://butterfly.systems
Tyler Wanke (Innoblative Design) – www.innoblativedesigns.com
Investor Panel:
Amal Agarwal (TiE Midwest Angels)
Aaron Gillum (Cearus Investment)
Charles McDonald (Chicago ArchAngels)
04:30 – 05:30 Role of Accelerators and Closing Remarks
Chair: Ms. Maryam Saleh (MATTER) – www.matterchicago.com
Accelerator Panel:
Ateet Adhikari (HealthBox) – www.healthbox.com
Steven Brooks (HealthInvestment) – www.healthinvestment.com
Marcus Dawe (HealthHorizon) – www.healthhorizon.net
Shai Golan (Trendlines) - www.trendlines.com
06:00 – 8:00 pm VIP reception (Networking, Dealmaking and Awards Ceremony) - Crystal Ballroom Hyatt Regency Hotel
Honoring South Africa, the Host of the 40th Congress in Durban South Africa 2016
Chrystal Ballroom
Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel
151 East Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601