[csforum] Opportunity: Asia Pacific

[Saruchera, James]

Good afternoon,

An excellent opportunity exists for companies that are looking to expand their markets into Asia Pacific and beyond.  On September 1st we are hosting a high level delegation from Singapore Economic Development Board and iGlobe which has allocated NZ$30 million for investment in New Zealand technology companies. 

SEDB  www.sedb.com

SEDB are looking for companies that are reasonably well established that are looking for overseas opportunities particularly in Asia Pacific. SEDB have access to seed and growth funding and importantly they can also provide extensive contacts in Singapore and Asia.  SEDB have worked with over 10,000 international companies including NZ companies such as Beca Carter, Fisher & Paykel and Synergy International.

iGlobe  http://www.iglobetreasury.com/ iGlobe Treasury VIF Fund is the first fund of its kind to be backed by the governments of New Zealand and Singapore. It is also one of the four funds under the Venture Investment Fund (VIF) scheme established by the government of New Zealand. 

iGlobe have recently invested in one nutraceutical company in Auckland and they are looking for complementary portfolio of growing companies across agritech and ICT as potential investments of the allocated NZ$30 Million.

Delegation:
Mr Teo Ming Kian, Chairman, EDB
Mr Wong Peng Wai, Director, Asia Pacific Operations, EDB
Ms Christina Ng, Representative (based in Sydney), Asia Pacific Operations, EDB
Ms Yong Bing Yuen, Senior Officer, Asia Pacific Operations, EDB
Mr Tony Bishop, Managing Partner, iGlobe Treasury Management Ltd 

When: Wednesday 1st September 2004, Morning tea on arrival, Start 10 am sharp  - 12 noon 

Where: Centra Hotel, Christchurch, Gloucester Room

RSVP: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Please note: Places are strictly limited, so book your place early.

Best regards

James

 

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