Judges / Investors and Gurus How and Why to get Involved

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5 Reasons To Attend, judge, mentor and invest...

  • A showcase of pre-evaluated, researched travel and technology companies which are considered promising investments by industry veterans.
  • Opportunity to meet senior travel executives and industry gatekeepers who can offer strategic advice on your travel investments.
  • Watch professional pitches conveniently segmented into company type and investment stage.
  • Invest in start ups who have already received the attention of the world's media and the mentoring of an industry veteran.
  • Access the online investment portfolio pre-show: with executive summaries and business plans – all the facts and figures to judge true potential.

The Get Funded Show is a high-profile showcase of travel industry innovation. Held during the world's premier online travel industry event, attended by over 1,000 travel professionals and press, it is the perfect stage to present new ideas that will shape the future of the travel industry.

Judged by our Travel Gurus – industry veterans with a history of spotting, and investing in, companies about to boom – 24 carefully screened companies will compete for The Get Funded Show crown. Alongside our prestigious judging panel will be an audience of key travel decision makers, fellow investors, innovative entrepreneurs and the world's travel press.

The Get Funded Show takes place at the Travel Distribution Summit. The preliminary rounds, to select the finalists, will take place on the day 1. Throughout the day there will be networking breaks and a working lunch which will give you ample time to meet our entrepreneurs and other valuable contacts. On the last day The Get Funded Show doubles in size for the grand final, with our finalists front and centre at the Travel Distribution Keynotes.

A potent mix of travel expertise and investment. Previous gurus and investors include: -

  • Andy Phillipps, co-Founder, Active Hotels
  • Hugo Burge, Executive Chairman, Cheapflights and Founder, Howzat Media
  • Steve Endacott, Owner and CEO, On Holiday Group
  • John Kent, Founder and CEO of youtravel.com and the founder of Aquis Hotels and Resorts
  • Roger Allard, Chairman, All Leisure Group
  • Peter Waller, Group Mergers and Acquisitions Director, Thomas Cook
  • Paul Evans, Founder and Chief Executive, Low Cost Holiday Group
  • Faisal Galaria, Head of Global Business Development, Spotify & Angel Investor
  • Dinesh Dhamija, Founder, eBookers
  • Cree Lawson, Founder and CEO, Travel Ad Network
  • Glenn Fogel, EVP Corporate Development, Priceline
  • Dhruv Shringi, Founder, Yatra
  • Jeff Wasson, Founder, TravelNow.com
  • Patrick Hoffstetter, Managing Director UK, lastminute.com
  • Michael Lambertz, Director Group Marketing, TUI
  • Alex Hoye, CEO, Latitude Group; Board Member, Seedcamp and Cambridge Angel
  • Roberto Bonanzinga, Partner, Balderton Capital
  • Jason Katz, Founder, KP Capital
  • Bill Morrow, co-Founder, Angels Den
  • Debu Purkayastha, Principal - Corporate Development / M&A, Google
  • Steve Schlenker, Managing Partner, DN Capital
  • Daniel Smith, Assistant Director, New Investments, ISIS Equity Partners
  • Nic Brisbourne, Partner, DFJ Esprit
  • Will Fraser-Allen, Deputy Managing Director, Albion Ventures
  • Gerry Samuels, Founder, Travel Capital

The combination of exposure, high level executive access and real investment and partnership potential means we are already overwhelmed with interest from start ups keen to participate. Each applicant will be rigorously vetted to ensure that you see only the most innovative and investment ready companies on the day.

This will not be a day of dreamers but a fully evaluated group with the business acumen, growth potential and turnover to offer real investment opportunity for your business.

To Get involved please call Tim Gunstone on +44 (0) 207 375 7557

Our 2009 Investors & Gurus