Made in Singapore: Investing in the Next Big Thing

General Assembly (GA) is a global educational company. Focusing on the most relevant and in-demand skills across data, design, business and technology, General Assembly is empowering a global community to pursue work they love through best-in-class instruction and access to opportunities.Founded in New York City in 2011, General Assembly has raised $119 million in funding and has campuses in 15 cities across 4 continents. GA was voted the most innovative education company in the world by Fast Company in 2015.

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We’ve assembled an expert panel of Angels, Venture Capitalists, and CVCs who have invested in dozens of companies in the region.

This event is part of <a href="https://www.madeinsingaporega.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Made in Singapore 2021</a> is a two-week-long free virtual event series showcasing pioneers and dreamers reinventing the way we live, work, and play on our little red dot and beyond. Check out the rest of the series <a href="https://www.madeinsingaporega.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. So you think you have the next big, game-changing idea, and are now looking for investors to make that vision a reality? The truth of the matter is the road to securing the capital to materialize your big idea might not be as smooth as you have hoped. Early-stage investors can be awfully hard to find, and when you do find them, it's even tougher to get investment dollars out of them. Still, despite facing enormous risks, investors do fork-out millions of dollars to untested ventures with the hope that they will eventually transform into the next big thing. So, what exactly prompts investors to pull out their checkbooks? And more importantly, how can you make sure your start-up ideas are well-positioned to clinch those precious dollars?We’ve assembled an expert panel of Angels, Venture Capitalists, and CVCs who have invested in dozens of companies in the region, with a few exits under their belt. Our panelists will discuss how the Singapore start-up ecosystem has evolved over the years, the industries that are primed for disruption and emerging trends to note, how investors invest in a post-pandemic world, and most importantly, when and how startups should seek investment.Our Panelists: <ul><li>Markus Bruderer | Associate Partner, Antler</li><li>Gavin Teo | General Partner, Altara Ventures</li><li>Tanya Rolfe | Impact Investor, Ladies Investment Club/Her Capital</li><li>[Moderator] Vikram Bharati | Founder, Draper Startup House</li></ul>Our Partner: <ul><li><a href="https://antler.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Antler</a></li><li><a href="https://den.draperstartuphouse.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Draper Starter House</a></li></ul>By submitting your email address, you agree to receive updates about news, programs, and special events from General Assembly and our event partners. Please refer to General Assembly's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for more information.

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