Business View Caribbean | November 2020

61 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN NOVEMBER 2020 JAMA I CA STOCK EXCHANGE The Jamaica Stock Exchange’s Venture Capital Pitch Room is an ideal place to seek funding and get exposure for a business venture. The Pitch Room will feature a one-hour segment where six lucky entrepreneurs will have precisely six minutes to pitch their proposals for venture capital in front of an audience, judging panel, venture capitalists, investment bankers and journalists. The entrepreneur’s presentation/pitch must state clearly: • What their product or service is • The unique value being offered or competitive advantage enjoyed • The amount and type of funding being requested and the purpose for which it will be used • What percentage stake of the business willing to give up. The process involves three phases. After registration, applicants participate in: (a) A 10-week Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) on demand Training Portal (b) The shortlisting of candidates (c) The mentorship programme After the above processes are completed, a pre-judging will be done to select the Top Five (5) entrepreneurs, who will be invited make their business pitch at the JSE’s Annual Conference on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The proposals will be judged on: • Business viability • Clarity of presentation • Feasible organizational and marketing strategy • Demonstrated expertise and passion for their business The Benefits: • Cash Prizes • The business product/service receives exposure to potential investors and customers • Participants will be exposed to a high-level entrepreneur training via the IEEE portal • The possibility of securing Venture Capital funding • Great advertising platforms • Mentorship from industry experts • Feedback from investors on the business idea, product and/or service. Entrepreneurs make your pitch! JSE Venture Capital Pitch Room 2021