Venture Capitalists from Battery Ventures to Speak at 128 Innovation Capital Group

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 128 Innovation Capital Group is pleased to announce that Adam Marcus and Alex Benik of Battery Ventures will be the main speakers at the group’s April 10th meeting in Waltham.

The 128 Innovation Capital Group is the Route 128 area’s leading professional networking group, linking entrepreneurs with Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Service Providers, and Management Talent.

The March 8^th meeting is the 316^rd consecutive gathering of the group, which has met every month since 1982. The organization’s monthly meetings attract some of the top Venture Capitalists in the region, including speakers from Globespan Capital, Boston Millennia Partners, Grandbanks, DFJ, and dozens more.

The associates from Battery Ventures will discuss some of the nuts and bolts of putting together a killer presentation. Adam and Alex will also discuss the best way to structure an entrepreneur’s pitch to capture the essence of the idea concisely, yet completely.

Founded 1983, Battery Ventures has raised nearly $3 Billion since inception, and is currently investing BV VIII, a $750M fund.

“We’re delighted to welcome Adam and Alex to address our group,” said Annette Reynolds, executive director for the 128 Innovation Capital Group. “Battery Ventures is one of the premier Venture Capital firms in the country, and everyone can learn from their insights.”

The April 10 meeting of the 128 Innovation Capital Group will be held at the Best Western Hotel on Totten Pond Rd. in Waltham. Additional information can be found at the organization’s web site www.128icg.com.

The meeting will be sponsored by Massinvestor, Inc. www.massinvestor.com, which publishes the Massachusetts Venture Capital and Private Equity Directory. The Directory profiles nearly 300 Massachusetts based VC and Private Equity firms.

About Adam Marcus and Alex Benik

Adam Marcus originally joined Battery in 2005 and rejoined in 2007 as a Senior Associate focusing on investments in software, digital media and emerging technologies. Alex Benik, Principal, joined Battery in 2001 and focuses on investments in networking hardware and services, computing and semiconductors. During his tenure at Battery, Alex has been involved with several of the firm’s investments including Achronix, Anobit Technologies, Aurora Networks, MaxLinear, Optichron and Veraz Networks (NASDAQ: VRAZ).

About the 128 Innovation Capital Group

The mission of the 128 Innovation Capital Group is to foster an environment where entrepreneurs can meet investors, as well as network with experienced managers and service providers who will enable their enterprises to become successful. The group meets the second Thursday of every month in Waltham, Massachusetts.

About Massinvestor Publishing

Founded in 1998, Massinvestor, Inc. is the leading publisher of Venture Capital directories, providing authoritative coverage of the nation's top regions for Venture financing.