TIGRcub™ Financing Options Presented to Cleantech Forum by Entrex CEO
Chicago, IL – Oct. 21, 2009 - Entrex CEO, Stephen H. Watkins is being recognized as a thought leader and innovator in the world of cleantech financing through his speaking engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Cleantech Thought Leaders Community Forum series. Friday, October 23, Watkins will present an overview of TIGRcub™ financing, explain the benefits the structure holds for cleantech companies considering seeking capital, and provide an overview of the current uses of TIGRcubs™ in the industry today.
The speakers series aims to bring together a broad community with interests in the cleantech space. Forum audiences consist of entrepreneurial CEOs of cleantech companies and sector financing specialists as well as serving the school’s business student body who are examining the cleantech industry from an economic point of view.
Watkins explains the relevance of this speaking engagement with the current development of TIGRcubs™ in the financial marketplace; “This event comes at a perfect time as we have close to $500 Million structured around TIGRcub™ transactions in the cleantech space—over half of that will close in Q4. It’s an opportunity for this group to hear about new trends as they are being executed.”
He continues, “This audience has already learned about what venture and angel investors offer to companies seeking development and growth financing. TIGRcubs™ bring a new, different and often better solution to the table, given the correct set of circumstances. Plus, it’s always a thrill to speak to varied community based groups like this. There is generally a wealth of ideas and energy stemming from these kinds of groups comprised totally of ‘players in the game.’”
Other speakers in this year’s series include Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton as well as regional angel and venture investing executives the cleantech space. Sponsors are The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business Nelson Institute, the Wisconsin Angel Investor Network, the Golden Angel Network, CleanTech Partners, and Venture Investors.
About Entrex
Entrex is the place to find, research, track, manage and trade securities for entrepreneurial companies. Through the TIGRcub™ security structure, Investors and Issuers are brought together in a Capital Market System that serves both private and public companies. TIGRcubs™ provide Investors with monthly income, liquidity and investment returns that are not based on exit events, or exposed to the volatility of the equity capital markets—all while providing Issuers a non-dilutive capital solution with risk-adjusted pricing simulating either debt or equity structures. Visit the Entrex website.
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