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The Get Funded Show, 11-12th November, World Travel Market ExCeL – London
The Get Funded Show, organised by EyeforTravel at World Travel Market, is a high-profile platform where the innovators of the industry will present the ideas that will shape the future of travel. The unique event will catapult savvy start-ups into the limelight at the premier global event for the travel industry. With almost 50,000 travel professionals and almost 3,000 travel press in attendance at World Travel Market, The Get Funded Show offers unsurpassed exposure and the ultimate visibility for ambitious entrepreneurs.
On the 11th and 12th November, at ExCeL – London, entrepreneurs will gather to pitch their innovations to our Travel Gurus and Investors. Our Gurus are travel industry veterans with a proven history of spotting – and investing in – companies about to boom.
The Travel Gurus include such industry experts as:
Andy Phillipps, co-founder, Active Hotels
Hugo Burge, Executive Chairman, Cheapflights and Founder, Howzat Media
Steve Endacott, Owner and CEO, On Holiday Group
John Kent, Founder and CEO of youtravel.com and the founder of Aquis Hotels and Resorts
Roger Allard, Owner, All Leisure Group
Peter Waller, Group Mergers and Acquisitions Director, Thomas Cook
Paul Evans, Founder and Chief Executive, Low Cost Holiday Group
Faisal Galaria, ex-Managing Director, Kayak Europe & Angel Investor
Dinesh Dhamija, Founder, eBookers
Cree Lawson, Founder and CEO, Travel Ad Network
Glenn Fogel, EVP Corporate Development, Priceline
Dhruv Shringi, Founder, Yatra
Deirdre Bounds, Founder, i-to-i
Jeff Wasson, Founder, TravelNow.com
Patrick Hoffstetter, Managing Director UK, lastminute.com
Speaker to be Announced, TUI
All have redefined the travel industry in the past and now enthusiastically look for the people who can replicate their success. They will be joined on the panel by our Investors – angels and VCs actively targeting the travel sector.
And here’s a few of the investors:
Alex Hoye, CEO, Latitude Group; Board Member, Seedcamp and Cambridge Angel
Roberto Bonanzinga, Partner, Balderton Capital
Jason Katz, Founder, KP Capital
Bill Morrow, co-Founder, Angels Den
Debu Purkayastha, Principal – Corporate Development / M&A, Google
Steve Schleker, Managing Partner, DN Capital
Daniel Smith, Assistant Director, New Investments, ISIS Equity Partners
Nic Brisbourne, Partner, DFS Esprit
Alexis Bonte, co-Founder, CEO and Angel Investor, eRepublik Labs
Will Fraser-Allen, Deputy Managing Director, Albion Ventures
Tim Rigby, Exponent Private Equity
James Stoddart, co-Founder, Bestport Ventures LLP
Josh Bell, Head of Financial Services, Dawn Capital
Jason Purcell, CEO and Founder, First Capital
Rory Stirling, Investment Manager, MMC Ventures
Mike Chalfen, General Partner, Advent Ventures
Enterprise Ventures
Ongoing recruitment of Travel Gurus and Investors means The Get Funded Show website will always be the best place to see who will be attending.
There will be inspiring presentations and discussion with the merger and acquisitions managers from the major travel companies, such as Peter Waller of Thomas Cook, Glenn Fogel at Priceline and TUI. There will also be guidance on how to get funded from the charismatic Bill Morrow of Angels Den and essential business advice from serial enterpreneur Alex Hoye.
The Get Funded Show is specifically designed to help start ups successfully enter the travel industry. Alongside real investment opportunity, there will the senior travel executives with the expertise and contacts to help build a business and succeed.
But it’s not just about expert advice, top-level networking and an investor crowd second to none. Being at the heart of World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, the Show will place innovative companies firmly in the spotlight. This isn’t just buzz, but exposure that has tangible ROI! EyeforTravel, alongside our partners World Travel Market, Travelmole, Travel Daily News, eTravelBlackboard and Angels Den will ensure maximum exposure for the 24 innovative travel companies selected.
If you’re an entrepreneur keen to succeed in the travel industry; an investor in the lucrative travel sector or a travel executive keen to see the top travel innovators this is the event for you.
For more information and to take advantage of discounts expiring in September please go to www.getfundedshow.com
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
