VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE AT CVCF 2020

Investor Matching

CVCF2020 presents MatchEasy, the online scheduler that allows investors and start-ups to pre-arrange 1-on-1 virtual meetings based on tech sectors and investment appetite.

Over 100 innovative local and international tech start-ups in multi disciplines including AI / Big Data, Blockchain, Cyber Security, EdTech, Esports / Digital Entertainment, HealthTech, IoT, FinTech, RegTech and Smart Living will showcase or pitch their ingenious ideas and solutions to potential investors.

Founder Stage

Hear the Power Pitches from home-grown and international tech start-ups on their latest innovation solutions and discover the investment opportunities of hottest projects on offer! Access our virtual event platform to watch the 1-min pitching videos!

Innovator Showcase

Visit our marketplace of 80+ virtual booths to interact with the most enterprising tech solution innovators for collaboration. Connect with the exhibitors by scheduling meetings and through video chat.

Start-Up Clinic - Be Investor ready and Regulator ready

Start-up Clinic is an interactive consultation session on the virtual platform to provide free advice or consultation to participants on matters relating to starting or running a start-up.  Topics to be discussed will include:

Session 1

Fitzgerald Lawyers - "Legal things that every entrepreneur should know"

Time: 14:00 – 15:00 (3 November)

  • Establishment, including:
    • Corporate structures for limited liability
    • Constituent documentation (e.g. memorandum & articles of association, Founders' Agreements and Shareholders' Agreements)
  • Asset protection (e.g. intellectual property, employees & other key persons)
  • Operations and 'house-keeping', including:
    • Standard terms & conditions and key contracts for B2B and B2C operations
    • Transactions impacting capitalization or ownership (e.g. capitalization tables, share vesting and dilution)
    • Disputes with general trade debtors and creditors
  • Significant Transactions:
    • Fundraising
    • Business Sale & Purchase
    • Disputes between shareholders

Session 2

Centrium Advisory – “How to handle due diligence, how to impress investors with compliance and governance”

Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (3 November)

  • How to market
  • How to handle due diligence requests
  • Record keeping that is appropriate for your size (to reassure potential investors that you are ready for investments)
  • How to impress investors with not just your business insight but your compliance, governance and legal knowledge
  • Money controls and governance (which is a big part of investor DD)
  • Setting up the company now to avoid regulator issues later
  • How to minimize costs and maximise third party service provider services

Session 3

Fast Lane – “Accounting, auditing, taxation, company secretarial/formation and tips for start-ups”

Time: 16:00 – 17:00 (3 November)

Accounting

  • Accounting standards SMEs should be aware of
  • Cash vs accrual basis
  • Monthly and yearly reporting obligations
  • Use of accounting software to improve efficiency
  • Cashflow management tips
  • Forecast and budgeting advice
  • Credit control mistakes businesses want to avoid
  • How to assess a project's profitability

Tax

  • Transfer pricing considerations
  • Varying tax rates
  • Profit tax (company level) vs Salary tax (employee level)
  • Guide to tax returns
  • Audit considerations
Networking Hub

Start chatting and networking with other online attendees through P2P message and video chat. Interaction is just a click away.

CONTACT US

Tel: (852) 3166 3757
Email: event@cyberport.hk