Thu, Oct 17
|Dentons
How to maximize the chance to close an investor
Raising funds is an important step in the life of a business. In many cases, the entrepreneurs fail in this exercise because of lack of preparation and ignorance of the investor's mindset

Time & Location
Oct 17, 2019, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dentons, 77 King St W Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5K 0A1, Canada
About the Event
Raising funds is an important step in the life of a business. In many cases, the entrepreneurs fail in this exercise because of lack of preparation and ignorance of the investor's mindset: How to talk to them, which points to be mastered, what do you need to present and how. In short how to make sure to succeed in this deal
At Lozard Event we work to deliver the real keys that enable entrepreneurs to succeed in their journey
The speakers: Sofiane Belgadi Founder and CEO Of Lozard Group.Sofiane is a serial entrepreneur. He also managed 3 fintechs and was a partner in an investment bank and is actually, a partner in a VC fund. He managed 2 exits and is also a business angel.
He is also a mentor in Iboost (Ryerson), Mentor in BMZ (Jv beteen Ryerson and St michael Hospital), Advisor in Holt Accelerator (Fintech accelerator), Menor in StartGBC (Geroge Brown)
He raised during his career nearly $ 200 million
Sofiane has the experience of creating and developing entrepreneurial projects with 0 budget until the realization of several millions of revenue.
Mike Hollinger Partner Dentons TorontoMke practices securities, corporate and commercial law with a focus on the venture technology sector. Mike leads Dentons’ Toronto venture technology practice and has transactional experience gained from mergers and acquisitions as well as private and public markets financings in a wide range of industries.
Mike advises entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, investors and acquirers at all stages of growth. He also acts as corporate secretary and adviser to boards and executives facing bet-the-company transactions.
Places are limited and those present, will be able to transmit their pitch deck which will be sent to Lozard Group's VC network.