Learn effective financing strategies for companies in different stages of your business
About this Event:
Managing cash flow effectively is key to the success of small businesses. With the rise of digital, SMEs have more options than ever in terms of the financing solutions that are at their disposal. We'll go over some of the different options here and which one may be most relevant for your business.
Key Takeaways:
1. Effective financing strategies for companies in different stages of their business
2. How to choose the right finance option for your SME
3. Future of SME financing: Hong Kong and beyond
Agenda:
7-8PM: Presentation
8-8:30PM: Q&As
8:30-9PM: Networking
Speaker Bio:
Kevin Kang, Co-founder of Reap, Kevin previously led early stage investments in clean-tech and renewable energy in emerging markets Asia, based in HK. He worked on some of the first investments of large-scale renewables in SE Asia/ Prior to HK, Kevin worked in investment banking in Toronto, executing $5B+ USD of M&A transactions, and $5B+ USD of capital market fundraisings. INSEAD and University of Waterloo alum
About FastLane Group:
The FastLane Group was founded in 2013 as an accountancy and advisory firm that combines innovation and technology to expert professional services within the SME market, with a particular focus on Entrepreneurs, Startups, Fast Growing Technology Companies, Startup Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists. The FastLane Group provides best in class service for businesses wishing to launch and operate in Hong Kong, ensuring they maintain the financial and compliance needs as regulated in Hong Kong.
Offering a diverse range of professional services including accountancy, auditing, company formation and payroll management and HR advisory assistance, the FastLane Group is able to provide a holistic and comprehensive suite of services for our clients.
The FastLane Group currently supports over 500 companies and is experiencing rapid growth with business partners and supporting networks.
About Reap:
Reap is an online platform that allows businesses to pay for all business expenses (ie. rent, salary, suppliers, business services, etc.) through credit cards even if the receiving side does not accept cards. This allows businesses to access up to 60 days of interest-free working capital, earn cash back/travel miles and reduce the administrative process related to making payments.
We are working with more than 500 registered businesses in Hong Kong and Singapore and have raised funding from institutional investors such as Fresco VC, Oyster VC and others across San Francisco, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.