About the Event

Advancing Global Business Strategy for BioPharma is a customised program designed to support early-stage biopharma executives. Participants will gain valuable skills and methodologies to develop effective business and investment strategies, optimise investor interest and accelerate their path to market. Two Masterclasses will be delivered in March and May 2022. To gain maximum value from the program, interested participants can register for the series at a discounted rate or register for one Masterclass of interest.

Masterclass 1 | Commences 22 March 2022 - Creating a Value Story for Your Product
Masterclass 2 | Commences 24 May 2022 - The Art of Capital Raising: Negotiating the Investment Landscape

About Masterclass 2: The Art of Capital Raising – Negotiating the Investment Landscape

• Take a deep dive into the art of capital raising
• Explore the global funding environment and learn critical factors for success when fundraising
• Learn the nuances of Corporate Venture Capital vs. Venture Capital and the impact on early-stage biopharma
• What’s in a VC pitch? Explore the art of the pitch, the VC diligence process and strategies to seal the deal
• Become familiar with key legal considerations when raising capital and negotiating investment documents
• Understand the nuances of capital: equity vs debt vs convertible note
• Gain practical insights for getting the “house in order” to attract and facilitate investment
• Learn key considerations and practical methodologies for negotiating terms sheets, shareholders’ agreements and subscription agreements
• Become familiar with employee incentives and why they are important
• Explore the different types of employee equity: ESOPs vs ESS vs LFSP, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and related tax considerations
• Learn the importance of employment contracts and their impact on business
• Gain practical insights on the importance of protecting intellectual property
• Become familiar with key regulatory and market access issues
• Gain practical skills and insights for effective tax structuring

Registration for this Masterclass program includes:

• Three complimentary registrations for colleagues to attend the BioForum
• Attendance at the full-day Masterclass for one company representative
• One 30-minute advisory session (two company representatives from your organisation may attend)

Run by BioMelbourne Network - Click here for further information.

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