RCR Wireless Editorial Webinar: Capital Markets Update- December 13, 2012
Description
Moderator: Martha DeGrasse, Editor of Device Channel & Producer of RCR TV, RCR Wireless News
Presenter: Carl Showalter, General Partner, Opus Capital Venture Partners
Presenter: David Callisch, VP of Corporate Marketing, Ruckus Wireless
Presenter: Richard Valera, Senior Analyst, Needham Equity Research
Please join Martha DeGrasse, Editor at RCR Wireless News & Producer of RCR TV as she and her guests discuss the outlook for the public and private equity markets and how they impact the wireless ecosystem. Learn what the venture capitalists and private equity investors are looking for, the outlook for the tower market and the public M&A market, and which public companies wireless investors should be watching now.
Overview:
Despite record low interest rates, raising capital has been a challenge throughout the wireless ecosystem. But some small companies are getting funded, some mid-sized firms are preparing to go public, and the biggest names in the industry are looking at creative ways to finance network upgrades and expansion. Now that the election is over, many analysts expect the capital markets to pick up steam.
What you will learn:
What are venture capitalists and private equity investors looking for when they evaluate a start-up, what is the outlook for the M&A market, which public companies should investors be watching now, and where do analysts expect activity in the tower market next year?
Who should attend:
Investors, entrepreneurs, wireless industry professionals