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How will 3G Impact PE/VC Investments in Telecom?

Chennai, 20 January, 2010

Leading Investors and Entrepreneurs to discuss changing landscape at APEX’10 Summit

A recent survey of leading Private Equity and Venture Capital investors by research firm Venture Intelligence revealed that a majority of investors are willing to bet that the introduction of 3G services can be a game changer for various players in Indian telecom. Venture Intelligence is now organizing a special panel discussion as part of its APEX’10 PE & VC Summit that will explore how exactly entrepreneurs and investors in the industry are preparing themselves to win in the fast changing Telecom landscape.
The Summit, scheduled for February 3-4 at Mumbai, will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing both investors and entrepreneurs in 2010. Speakers on the Telecom panel include:

• Sunil Kanoria, Director, Quippo Telecom Infrastructure
  
  
• Manik Arora, MD, IDG Ventures India
  
  
• Mahesh Choudhary, CEO, Microqual Techno
  
  
• Anupam Mittal, Founder, Mauj Mobile

“In recent months, the Telecom industry – as well as its investors - has faced significant challenges due to a range of factors. At the same time, as our survey revealed, investors feel the introduction of 3G and the increased emphasis by mobile operators on locally-relevant applications to enhance their ARPUs, will present investors with several interesting opportunities,” said Arun Natarajan, CEO of Venture Intelligence. “At a time when this crucial infrastructure industry is facing an inflection point, the high power Telecom panel at APEX’10 presents a unique platform for PE/VC fund managers, entrepreneurs and sector experts to brainstorm and chart the road ahead,” Mr. Natarajan added.

Benefits of Participating at APEX for Entrepreneurs:

• Face-to-face interaction with leading Private Equity / Venture Capital investors.
  
  
• Learn from leading PE/VC backed entrepreneurs on their experience with raising funding.
  
  
• Networking with other entrepreneurs and leading intermediaries who assist in fund raising.
  
  
• Opportunity to be part of the 'Company Showcase' manual which will be mailed/distributed to leading PE/VC firms, Consultants & Investment Banks.

For participation details, email info@ventureintelligence.in or +91-44-45534303

More information about APEX ’10 is available at http://ventureintelligence.in/ev040210.htm

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