March 5^th  – Orlando, FL –  The 2012 ACA Summit, hosted at Hilton Austin Hotel, Austin, TX will start tomorrow, March 6^th.The Summit will serve as a networking and presentation series for investors preparing to advance efforts in specific industries, or learn more about the unique world of startups and emerging issues. During, the three day event attendees will be able to visit with VenturePLUS Capital Group (V+) and learn more about its proprietary Capital Protection Platform (“V+ Platform”); and, will hear from speakers such as Steve Felice, the President of Dell, and participate in a variety of formatted sessions, including presentations on public policy changes which impact early stage investing.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to share our proprietary platform with the ACA members and attendees” said E. Nicholas “Nick” Davis III, Founder and Managing Director of V+. “We believe that our platform, which protects investors against the loss of their investment in startup and early stage companies, can save this group of investors hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars annually.

The summit will include a full day showcase of one hour meetings full of cutting-edge ideas with thought leaders in venture capital and technology.  Also, companies will be coming to share about emerging trends and ideation for investors to consider when looking into technology investment, including exit strategy and potential acquisition scenarios to consider.  The agenda highlights interactive roundtables, breakout sessions for people focused on topics, such as, accelerators, or angel group sustainability. Attendees will let their hair down with the IgNoble Awards, when prizes are handed out for the funniest stories on their worst investments.

Proprietary Platform Assures Investment Protection and Return

 “Without investors like the ACA members many of the most successful companies in our country’s history would have never gotten off the ground. We honored to have the opportunity to present our product and services to such an esteemed group of  great minds” said Davis. “It truly is a unique opportunity for us to showcase our Capital Protection Platform to these  angel and private investors which invest in high risk startups.”  

Key highlights of the V+ Platform for investors include:

• Investment dollars in high opportunity, high risk companies are protected and will be returned to investors, regardless of target company performance;

• The target company and its investors are protected by Key Man life insurance;

• Liquidity is available to investors in private equity/debt deals after one year; and

• The “backstop” benefits are protected from all creditor claims.

About 2012 ACA Summit:

The annual conference of the Angel Capital Association provides information and opportunities for networking with many of the top angels and angel organizations in the country. The ACA Summit is currently the largest gathering of angel investors and angel groups in the world.

About ACA:

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) is the North American trade association of angel groups and private investors that invest in high growth, early-stage ventures. The Angel Capital Association provides professional development for angel groups, family offices and private investors, delivers services and benefits to support the success of ACA member portfolio companies and serves as the promotional voice for the North American angel community and the public policy voice for the US professional angel community. ACA’s mission is to fuel the success of angel groups and private investors that invest in high growth, early-stage ventures.

About VenturePLUS Capital Group (V+):

V+ a specialty, niche-focused corporate finance, advisory firm. V+ provides  its proprietary Investment Capital Protection Platform (V+ Platform) and its suite of strategic business and financial services to high net worth angel groups and small fund investors seeking to invest debt or equity capital into startup and early stage companies ranging anywhere from $100,000 to $15M.

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This ACA Summit is the largest conference of its kind gathering in the most angel investors and angel groups in the world.  Attendees benefit from exemplary content, and innovative business networking events led by some of the top angels and angel organizations in the country.

Program Highlights

This conference is best suited for angel investors who belong to angel groups who are looking to learn about early exits, investing trends in specific industries and how to network with other worldwide angels. Some of the conference highlights include:

• Admiral Bobby Inman, Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation, and Steve Felice, President of Dell, are the top speakers at the 2012 ACA Summit. They’ll tell us about how they make investments or go to great exits.
• Top business development leaders will tell us what kinds of startups corporate acquirers are looking for.
• Examine the impact of crowdfunding, accelerators, and other new players in angel investing.

Interactive Roundtables

One of the best features of this conference is the interactive roundtable meetings where attendees share ideas in several small group breakout sessions.  Topics from 2011 included: sidecar funds, negotiating for exits, angel group sustainability and syndicating great deals.

First ever ACA Award Dinner

This year the ACA Summit will host the very first ACA Award Dinner.  We’ll celebrate one individual who has had a profound effect on angel investing, and another for the most innovative portfolio company.  Afterwards we’ll switch gears over to the IgNoble Awards where prizes are won for the funniest stories about your worst investments!

Don’t forget to RSVP to the conference on LinkedIn here so we can do some online networking prior to the conference.

Will you be attending the 2012 ACA Summit?  Are you Interested in Meeting with VenturePLUS Capital Group during the meeting?

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Who is VenturePLUS?

We know there are many choices when it comes to seeking to obtain capital or invest your capital. What we do is assist you in making those options and facilitating the raise or placement of your capital by providing a “hedge” or “backstop” protection against the loss of investor capital. Our Investment Capital Protection Platform (V+ Platform) has been specifically designed for investment groups and their target companies.

VenturePLUS was founded by E. Nicholas “Nick” Davis III who brings a vast wealth of industry knowledge to the table including comprehensive corporate, legal, accounting, financial advisory and investment banking strategies. Read more about Nick here.

What makes V+ Different?

According to V+ Founder and CEO, E. Nicholas “Nick” Davis: “The combination of V+’s innovative products and financial engineering combined with our extensive corporate finance and investment banking is, in my option, unparalleled in the marketplace. He explains further, “At this transformational time in the history of the U.S. economy, we believe that the unique services and products we offer our client companies and their investors will, once again, facilitate the free flow of investment capital that has all but dried up for most of the companies in this sector of the market.”

How Does V+ Work?

The V+ Platform consists of specially designed financial and insurance contracts coupled with a uniquely designed asset protection trust which through the utilization of proprietary securitization techniques, we are able to protect investor capital from the risks normally associated with investments in start-up to mid-stage companies.

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February 7, 2012 (Orlando, Fla.) —VenturePLUS Capital Group, LLC (V+) today announced the launch of its Investment Capital Protection Platform (V+ Platform) specifically designed for start-up through mid-stage companies and their investors seeking to obtain or invest debt or equity capital ranging anywhere from $100,000 to $15M. Simply stated, the V+ Platform provides a “hedge” or “backstop” protection against the loss of investor capital. Led by its Founder and CEO, E. Nicholas “Nick” Davis III of Orlando, V+ is specifically geared toward angel investment groups and their target companies.

“The combination of V+’s innovative products and financial engineering combined with our extensive corporate finance and investment banking experience is, in my opinion, unparalleled in the marketplace,” explained Davis. “At this transformational time in the history of the U.S. economy, we believe that the unique services and products we offer our client companies and their investors will, once again, facilitate the free flow of investment capital that has all but dried up for most of the companies in this sector of the market.”

Proprietary Platform Assures Investment Protection and Return

The V+ Platform consists of specially designed financial and insurance contracts combined with a uniquely designed asset protection trust.  It gives investors the opportunity to invest in high upside potential, start-up to mid-stage companies without the risk of a complete loss of their investments.  For companies seeking capital, the V+ Platform helps improve the chances of raising capital by offering potential investors stop loss coverage, thereby reducing risks associated with early-stage company investments.

Key highlights of the V+ Platform for investors and target companies include the following:

• Investment dollars in high opportunity, high risk companies are protected and will be returned to investors, regardless of target company performance;
• The target company and its investors are protected by Key Man life insurance;
• Liquidity is available to investors in private equity deals after one year;
• The “backstop” benefits are protected from all creditor claims;
• Target companies incur no debt nor have any material adverse tax consequences; and
• Target companies can offer enhanced employment packages to Key Man.

In addition to its platform launch, V+ also announced the enrollment of: Virtual Physician’s Network (VPN) and Scientific Exercise, Inc., two notable growth-stage healthcare technology organizations as well as Fireside Promenade, LLC, an early stage investment company. These companies enrolled in the V+ Platform as a large measure to engage investors.

“We opted to use VenturePLUS during our investment campaign for Virtual Physician’s Network early on,” said Ron Riewold, President of Florida-based Virtual Physician’s Network. VenturePLUS provided us with a demonstrable and proven assurance program to not only protect our investor groups’ capital, but to also offer measures of capital accessibility and flexibility. This has made a significant difference to investors who are attracted to our business model, but may have otherwise been reluctant to invest given the state of the current economy.”

Seasoned Leadership and Advisory Board

Also supporting V+ is director Michael Besson, who is the founder and CEO of BizChangerZ, a leading U.S. based strategic internet marketing firm. V+ is also under the direction of a roster of notable advisors. The Advisory Board includes:

• Bob Baker, CEO of Asset Strategies, LLC; and
• Thomas Crawford, President and CEO of Providence Financial Group.

To learn more about the V+ Investment Capital Protection Platform, please visit www.venturepluscapital.com. The company will also report on the angel venture investment environment and associated trends through its upcoming LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

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About VenturePLUS Capital Group, LLC (V+)
V+ a specialty, niche-focused corporate finance, advisory firm. V+, its proprietary Investment Capital Protection Platform (V+ Platform), and its suite of strategic business and financial services caters to small-to-medium size enterprises, and high net worth and small fund investors seeking to obtain or invest debt or equity capital ranging anywhere from $100,000 to $15M.

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