Managers, research scientists, entrepreneurs, owners
of a project or just an idea, private and potential investors, participate to
the entrepreneurship dynamism of the French Riviera by attending the
« Start Up Factories » to share, inform and create a network. This
quarterly meeting is organized in Sophia Antipolis, and allows a selection of
project owners to pitch in front of the public (around 150 people average).
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Deal flowThe SBA deal flow represents a complete analysis and follow up process of the investment proposals brought to the club through personal relationship, partners, affiliated networks, or event from the entrepreneurs themselves. Club members meet on a monthly basis during « Deal Flow Review Meetings » to select the new projects (go / no go decision), select the sponsor that will further enter the due diligence process for such selected projects, and to discuss the progress for the on-going due diligences. Furthermore, SBA organizes several events open to the public, the entrepreneurs and to the members. These events are listed below. Networking
CoachingThe SBA Venture Academy is a one day coaching event, organized for the entrepreneurs by SBA in partnership with the SKEMA International Business School.
8 selected companies have the opportunity to be coached by Business Angels and experts in many industries. This full day event happens twice a year at SKEMA. 
ClosingStart Up Invest is an early stage finance
event for high tech companies. It allows 10 entrepreneurs to present their
companies to investors and business angels willing to invest in high potential
projects. This is an annual event. The 1st edition was in May 2011. 
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