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Events

Here we list the events happening in the East Midlands that are related to raising money, growing your business and investing in businesses.

We at Growth Investment organise 4 main events a year but in addition there are plenty of other interesting and relevant events hosted by our network of specialists and others througout the region.

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The Firebox.com story - Michael Smith

Event Type: Seminar

Location: National Space Centre Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS

Date & Time: 17 September (5.30pm start)

'Firebox.com - From Boom to Bust to Boom'

The event enjoyed an excellent turn out of entrepreneurs, support services and investors to hear the Firebox.com Story. (Photos below).

Michael Acton Smith, co-founder of gadget site Firebox.com and serial entrepreneur spoke about his experiences of setting up a business from scratch, raising venture capital during the internet boom, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, to reaching profitability and beyond.

Michael has also raised $11m in venture capital for his latest company Mind Candy which specialises in in the development of Multi-Player Online games. The first game was Perplex City and the latest is Moshi Monsters (a mix of Tamagotchi and Facebook for kids).

Michael gave a fascinating and inspiring address and stayed long afterwards networking with the region's entrepreneurs and investors.

Don't miss out on our next event.

Submitted By Toby Reid

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The Firebox.com story - Michael Smith

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