Accessing European Capital. That is the motto of our successful networking event which we will host again at this year’s PDAC. The name pretty much speaks for itself:
Many public companies from North America compete for European financing dollars and interest. Some of these companies have been highly successful, while others have a more difficult time gaining traction. Is there more to it than coincidence and luck – or can success be planned?
I am often asked what can be done to make marketing campaigns more efficient in Europe. I think that the key to success is getting to know who you are working with.
Zimtu Capital created Accessing European Capital in order to bring together experts from both sides – North American brokers, directors of public companies and European service providers.
Isn’t it ironic that although both sides depend so much on each other, we are far from truly understanding each other’s needs? Here is some food for thought: Do we really pay attention to the cultural difference between the markets? Does it make sense to treat Europe simply as an extension to the North American market?
I have observed that European investors, and amongst them specifically German investors, think differently and have a different approach and agenda. Sometimes they have a pronounced appetite for stories that might not be in favor in North America. Sometimes North America sets the pace and Europe lags behind. Therefore it’s essential to know what topics attract investments at any given time and when the overall appetite for small caps might be gaining momentum.
Timing is very important. We are working in an environment where everything is in constant movement. Methods and inroads that proved fruitful yesterday do not guarantee success today. This is another reason why you should keep track with new developments in the European markets and be at the pulse of things.
The Accessing European Capital Networking Event will be hosted on March 8, 2010, at 2:00 pm in Room 711 of the MTCC South Building. The event is a follow-up to last year’s inaugural event.
Accessing European Capital
European Market Networking Event
Monday, March 8th, 2010
2pm – 5pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Level 700
Room 711
The event will include an expert panel which will consist of Joe Brunner, CEO of Austria based IRW Press, Wolfgang Seybold, CEO of AXINO AG and Christoph Brüning, Founder of Value Relations from the European side and Bob Rose, Partner at D & D Securities in Toronto providing the North American point of view. Dave Hodge, President and CEO of Zimtu Capital will lead the discussion. The event will be followed by a casual networking event.
If you are interested in attending our event, please rsvp to info@zimtu.com
Sincerely,
Sven Olsson
Director
Zimtu Capital Corp.
Suite 1450 - 789 W Pender St .
Vancouver , BC V6C 1H2
Tel: +49 7161 290 967
Email: solsson@zimtu.com
http://www.zimtu.com