Name: Meet the Investor: Bloc Ventures
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Meet the Investor: Bloc Ventures

Wednesday

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April

15

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2020

2:00pm

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3:00pm

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Silicon Valley Bank are pleased to present an investment-focused, “Ask Me Anything” themed session with Bloc Ventures for SVB’s Early Stage clients.

We are proud to welcome Mike Dimelow, Chief Commercial Officer at Bloc Ventures, to introduce the firm's investment focus and take your questions.

Bloc Ventures is an early-stage investor in deep tech companies across Europe. They provide the catalyst for portfolio companies, moving them from early-stage to growth businesses and driving substantial value-creation. The team is made up of individuals with decades of experience, most notably in leadership roles at Arm and Vodafone.

Please join us for an opportunity to Meet the Investor with Bloc Ventures!

Questions?

Please email your questions to the UK Events team at UKEvents@svb.com.

Registration is required to participate and receive link to the Virtual Event via Zoom.

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Wednesday

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April

15

,

2020

2:00pm

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3:00pm

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Agenda

August 30

August 31

September 1

September 2

September 3

February 11th

8:15 AM

Check-in & Breakfast

8:30 AM

Presentations

9:30 AM

Q&A / Networking

10:00 AM

Event End

August 31

All Day

Attendee Arrivals

Stop by to pick up your event materials and enjoy a chair massage.

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Equinox Golf Resort & Spa

2:00 – 6:30 PM

SVB Registration Desk

Stop by to pick up your event materials and enjoy a chair massage.

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Great Room

6:00 – 10:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Families & guests encouraged to attend. Arrive on time for the Master Falconer Experience.
There will be a supervised children's activity at the reception.

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Rockwell Courtyard

Speakers

Michael Lee

Founder, Culture Plus

Michael Lee is the Founder and CEO of the Culture Plus brand. Michael comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities and exceeding expectations at each position along the way.

Eve McCormick

Partner & COO, Taconic

Eve McCormick is the Partner & COO of the Taconic brand. Eve comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities and exceeding expectations at each position along the way.

Karla Proskauer

CFO & CCO, BVA Compliance Corp

Karla Proskauer is the CFO & CCO of the BVA Compliance Corp brand. Karla comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities and exceeding expectations at each position along the way.

Patrick Fields

President, Century 53

Patrick Fields is the President of the Century 53 brand. Patrick comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities and exceeding expectations at each position along the way.

Natalie Smith

President, Landmark Place

Patrick Fields is the President of the Landmark Place brand. Natalie comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities and exceeding expectations at each position along the way.

Michael Lee

Founder, Culture Plus

Michael Lee is the Founder and CEO of the Culture Plus brand. Michael comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities and exceeding expectations at each position along the way.

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Featured Speakers

Mike Dimelow

CCO, Bloc Ventures

Mike is the CCO at Bloc Ventures, a deep tech investor backing companies across Europe and typically focusing on cloud, connectivity, data science and security. He comes with a strong track record in building technology companies from a strategic, commercial and investment perspective, with 15 years in senior leadership positions at Arm Holdings and TTP Communications - two of the UK’s most progressive deep tech companies. Prior to Bloc, Mike Co-founded ADV and acted as CIO, investing over £85m in a portfolio of 30 companies, including Current Health, Push Doctor and UIPath. In addition, he made investments into VC funds managed by firms such as Entrepreneur First, IQ Capital and Seedcamp. During his career, Michael has led teams responsible for investing in excess of $500m in deep tech businesses.

Shane Jayaprakash

Vice President, Silicon Valley Bank

Shane Jayaprakash is Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). He is based in London and responsible for the Early Stage Practice team supporting high growth emerging tech & innovation clients.

Shane has been with SVB for 6 years based out of London. Prior to joining SVB, he held both Commercial and Corporate banking roles at HSBC and Lloyds Bank.

Shane holds a bachelors degree in Computer Science from Kings College London and a Financial Services degree from The University of Manchester.

Zoom Info

Registration is required to participate and receive link to Virtual Event via Zoom.

Upon registration, you will receive a registration confirmation email complete with the official Virtual Event via Zoom link, along with additional event information.

If you have any questions, please email the UK Events team at UKEvents@svb.com.

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Access to Innovation

SVB is dedicated to the success of the innovation economy. Through our Access to Innovation program, we provide educational and job opportunities for emerging talent, make connections for female and minority founders and investors and encourage gender parity and diversity in leadership. Learn more

Providing educational and job opportunities for emerging talent

SVB helps underserved youth gain a path to training and a tech career through paid work experiences, a community college certificate in business and data analytics, and events.

Encouraging gender parity and diversity in leadership

SVB supports women and minorities in leadership in the innovation economy by focusing on activities and partnerships that will fund and increase the representation of diverse entrepreneurs and investors.

Making connections for female and minority founders and investors

SVB creates opportunities for all by developing networks, partnerships and events to bring founders and investors together, and increase funding and support for entrepreneurs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Summit take place?

The Summit takes place at The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont, established in 1769.

When does the Summit take place?

The Summit takes place from Friday, August 30th through Monday, September 2nd, 2019, and registration opens at 8am.

Who is delivering the keynote at the Summit?

Natalie Smith, the President of Landmark Place, will deliver the 2019 Silicon Valley Bank Summit.

What types of activities are on the schedule for this year's summit?

The Summit will include professional development, networking, and activities like fly fishing, glass blowing, off-road driving, golf, and more, tailored just for Private Equity CFOs and COOs.

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