LAUNCH OF THE ACCESS TO FINANCE SHOWCASE EVENTS WEBSITE

March 2009

The Access2Finance Showcase Events programme has been set up to introduce early stage East Midlands companies seeking investment to London sources of equity funding. The programme is run by E-Synergy and sponsored by East Midlands Development Agency as part of the regions activities to assist early stage companies.

As part of the programme E-synergy is proud to announce the launch of the new Access to Finance Showcase Events website, a portal for interaction between individuals seeking to make investments and East Midlands based companies in search of equity funding.

Through the website investors can see details of companies looking to raise finance including a summary of the investment proposition and a short video of the company pitch.

Companies seeking investment can register their details through the website for the opportunity to be involved in a range of events including investor drinks receptions and dinners, and 'Investor Preparation Days'. The latter are informal workshops designed to provide insight into the investors' perspective and assist with pitch preparation.

To learn more about the programme please visit http://www.a2fevents.com/ or contact a member of the team on 020 7583 3503.

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Notes for Editors

E-Synergy specialises in venture investing in early stage high technology companies.

The Company was founded in 1999 by the CEOs of four major technology development and licensing organisations, to fill the investment gap which exists between business angel investors and conventional venture capital companies. The founding directors all have many years' experience and success in the commercial exploitation of technology in UK and international markets. An important aspect of its investment process is to help new technology companies to acquire the business and commercial skills necessary for growth and success.

Access2Finance Showcase Events complements E-Synergy's existing pipeline of activity that includes running a private investor-backed Early Growth Fund, management of the East Midlands Early Growth Fund on behalf of the East Midlands Development Agency, and acting as co-ordinator for the Emerald II fund that supports commercial projects based on research from London's universities.

E-Synergy is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

About emda

• East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England, set up in 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.
• Working in partnership with public, private and voluntary organisations the aim is to deliver the 2006 Regional Economic Strategy (RES) 'A Flourishing Region', which sets out regional priorities until 2020.
• The RES, coordinated by emda, highlights the themes of productivity, sustainability and equality and builds on the previous two strategies; 'Prosperity Through People' and 'Destination 2010'.
• In early 2007 the National Audit Office announced emda had received the highest possible grade of 'performing strongly' in an independent assessment of our work - scoring 22 out of 24.