SheScalesGlobal - Conversation with a Unique Investor - Andrea Gardiner, Jelix Ventures
Event description
FD Global Connections is delighted to invite business leaders to this unique event - a conversation with Andrea Gardiner, CEO and Founder of Jelix Ventures. Andrea has been a world-class climber, a global debt capital markets lawyer and an investment banker at Lehman Brothers. Jelix Ventures is a Sydney based venture capital firm that backs daring entrepreneurs to build a better future through technology.
In conversation with Trena Blair (CEO FD Global Connections), Andrea will share:
- the mission and approach taken by Jelix Ventures
- what Jelix looks for in early-stage companies
- how to approach investors
- the cycle of investment
- future investment trends
- Q&A session.
About Jelix Ventures: Jelix primarily invests when a technology startups need is greatest - at the seed stage when capital is increasingly scarce and provides follow on funds for the strongest performers. Jelix invests in visionary young technology companies to accelerate growth. It focuses on globally scalable businesses positioned to disrupt traditional markets with innovative technology, led by extraordinary entrepreneurs.
The Jelix leaders are successful technology investors and founders who have experienced the rollercoaster ride of building a business and understand intimately that founders are the beating heart of a startup. They have extensive networks across the technology ecosystem and aim to connect entrepreneurs with the expertise and networks needed to accelerate company growth.
Until Aug 21, Jelix invested the founder's personal funds and those of high net worth individuals, building a syndicate for each investment. Jelix is currently raising its first formal venture capital fund and is completing the first close with AUS17m in commitments and aiming for a final close within 12 months at $25-$30m.
With decades of hands-on entrepreneurial and startup investing experience, extensive contacts and unparalleled access to deal flow, Jelix Ventures is in an unmatched position to generate strong returns for investors and entrepreneurs.
About FD Global Connections: We are Australia's scaleup specialist, supporting businesses to scale into the USA. As a boutique strategic advisory group, we are fully committed to your success. We ensure you are prepared for global expansion and are connected with our expansive USA network - East Coast to West Coast.
Accelerate your International Expansion with Minimum Fuss with FD Global Connections.
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