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Game is pleased to announce
the
5 dragon investors
who will judge the finalists at the
event on Thursday May 23rd in Malmo:
These are:
Paul Heydon of Avista Partners,
Doug Richard an original investor dragon from the
UK TV series,
Ian Baverstock of Tenshi Ventures,
Mary Carty of Spoiltchild, and
Justin Stoltzenberg of European Games Group
These dragons have a mass of experience with helping start
–up companies, have all been mentors to start-ups and all are
potential investors in projects:
Paul Heydon and Ian Baverstock have an intimate and hands on
experience of the games business and investing in it, Justin
Stoltzenberg and EGG invest in marketing, and distribution of
games, and help put the finishing touches on your online games.
Mary Carty is an experienced and sympathetic mentor to creative
businesses.
Doug Richard is offering 3 places to attend his ‘School
for Start-ups’ in London in September 2013 with travel paid,
to competitors who enter the Nordic Live Pitching session. Doug
Richard is playing a key role in the UK government’s
enterprise strategy.
All the dragon-investors will be available in the Pitch and
Match area for meetings, and will prioritise the companies who dare
to pitch.
Last years winners Boldai and their game ‘Blockworld, were
recently acquired by Linden Labs.
We will make further announcements.
How to compete in the Nordic Game Pitching
competition
Companies wishing to take part in the Nordic pitching session
must submit a one page document summarizing their project to
info@gamescapital.eu and
jacob@nordicgame.com from today.
Deadline for submissions is
12 April.
The one pager must outline a) what problem the project solves b)
the investment proposition c) the principals in the team and their
track record, d) the investment needed and e) how it will earn
investors a good return on investment.
The pitches can be for game projects, tech or internet and
digital business propositions
All submissions will receive feedback from the Games Capital
team, and 3-5 will be chosen to take part in the final on Thursday
May 23rd.
All finalists will be offered additional analysis and feedback
from the Games Capital team, and help with preparation of their
presentations.
Further information, prizes and benefits will be released
shortly.
For more information please mail
info@gamescapital.eu
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