Global Security Pipeline, A Division of VB/Research, Expands Dedicated Homeland Security Finance-Focused Event

Washington, DC (I-Newswire) January 21, 2011 - The 2nd Annual Homeland Security Finance Forum (HSFF 2011), presented by Global Security pipeline, a division of VB/Research, is taking place in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

HSFF 2011 presents a unique opportunity for high-growth companies in the homeland security market seeking capital, contemplating an acquisition/recapitalization, or other forms of transaction, to present their business strategy to institutional investors and advisors active in this sector.

All presenting companies are vetted by Global Security pipeline to ensure that they meet the event’s strict entry criteria. Attendees are qualified investors, venture capital funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, institutional asset managers and investment banks active in the homeland security space.

In addition to company presentations, the event will also include panel discussions hosted by industry experts covering the following topics: State of the Market, M&A and Raising Capital.

Confirmed speakers currently include: Thomas A. Cellucci, PhD, MBA, Chief Commercialization Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate; Anthony H. Anikeeff, Partner at Williams Mullen; Douglas Lloyd, CEO and Founder of VB/Research; Carter Strong, Partner at Arent Fox; and Ed Stucky, Founder at Republic Capital Access.

Douglas Lloyd, Founder & CEO of Global Security pipeline commented, “This is a dynamic but highly fragmented industry. It is because of our dedicated expertise in this sector that our global community of investors, companies and advisers looked to us to produce an independent transaction-focused forum to bring the various parties together.” He continued, “Specializing in physical security, identity & security solutions, IT security and defense, Global Security pipeline provides real-time data on companies, investors, and trends in these markets. This data and research is integral to our clients’ business development strategies, investment plans and wider strategic goals. ”

By way of example, Global Security pipeline has recently released a report indicating that venture capital investment in 4Q10 nearly doubled to $1.6 billion from $846 million in 3Q10. Notably, venture capital investment is also significantly up on the corresponding period last year when volumes reached $1.1 billion.

At the HSFF, Global Security pipeline will release a detailed review of the market, growth trends and an analysis of investment volumes as well as giving presenters and attendees the opportunity to network with the key decision-makers – investors and companies – in the sector.

HSFF 2011 is sponsored by leading firms including Arent Fox, Focus Capital Group, Williams Mullen and UK Trade & Investments.

For more information on the Homeland Security Finance Forum 2011 or Global Security pipeline, please contact Rashmi Nelson at 516-801-0536 or by email at rashmi.nelson@vbresearch.com.


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About Global Security pipeline, a division of VB/Research:
Global Security pipeline, a division of VB/Research, is the leading source of data and news on the Global Security sector. Unlike any other service of its type, Global Security pipeline identifies forward-looking deal and sector business news combined with proprietary deal data on investors and their investments, M&A and the public capital markets. Our team of analysts also delivers industry and market surveys, customized research and analytics to support our members’ strategic decisions. For more information on Global Security pipeline, visit www.globalsecuritypipeline.com .

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