Featuring Keynote SpeakerJosh Linkner

Founder, Chairman & Former CEO of ePrizeCEO & Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners

Best-Selling Author

Proudly Presented by the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association in partnership with leading organizations

throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions

JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S FOREMOST TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT SHOWCASES

A catalyst for over $400 million in investment capital since 2002

April 10 & 11, 2013 PNC Park | Pittsburgh, PA

ABOUT THE

3 Rivers Venture FairSince its debut in 2002, the 3 Rivers Venture Fair (3RVF) has become a recognized proving ground for promising technology pioneers, helping featured innovators raise more than $400 million in capital.

Please join more than 600 attendees as they discover groundbreaking investment opportunities and explore over 40 remarkable advancements in life sciences, energy, communications, manufacturing, media and more.

In addition to investor selected opportunities, the 3RVF also features networking, exhibits, a university technology showcase luncheon and awards, and investment-related panel discussions.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2013?Two Concurrent Presentation Tracks

More Companies. More Opportunities!. . .

Choice of Two Breakfast Panels for Both Early & Later Stage Ventures

Early Stage Sources of Capital: A look at economic development opportunities, crowdfunding & angel investors

Funding Opportunities & Exits for Later Stage Companies: Exploring corporate M&A, business development,

private equity & partnerships

Schedule(subject to change)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

VENTURECAPITALISTS

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PRIVATE INVESTORS. . .

LENDERS. . .

INVESTMENT BANKERS & BROKERS

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COMMERCIALLENDERS

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ENTREPRENEURS. . .

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVES

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CORPOR ATE BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT STAFF

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UNIVERSIT Y ADMINISTR ATORS

& PERSONNEL. . .

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONALS. . .

MEDIA

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th 1:00 to 7:30 pm

Registration & Exhibits

1:00 to 5:00 pm“Shark Tank” University Technology Showcase & Luncheon

5:00 to 7:30 pmOpening Cocktail Reception

THURSDAY, APRIL 11th 7:30 am

Registration & Exhibits Open

7:45 to 9:00 amConcurrent Panel Discussions & Breakfast

9:15 am to 1:20 pmConcurrent Presentations Tracks

1:30 to 3:00 pmLunch & Keynote Presentation, Josh Linker

Charity Presentation, Tinga Tinga Capital

3:00 to 3:30 pm Charity Raffle & Closing Remarks

The 3RVF is renowned for showcasing an outstanding roster of capital-raising companies. Here are just a few of the outstanding companies that have been featured at past Fairs:

PAST PRESENTING Companies

After a successful debut in 2011, we are bringing back the showcase and luncheon to give our attendees the opportunity to discover some of the region’s most promising university-based innovations with spin-out potential.

Fourteen entrepreneurs from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh will enter the “shark tank” and pitch the commercialization potential of their technologies.

Join us to vote on the best presentation of the day and the ultimate winner of the $2,500 grand prize.

Sponsored by: PVCA | Carnegie Mellon University | University of Pittsburgh

• ALung Technologies• BeatBox Technologies, LLC

(formerly ClickCadence)• BodyMedia• Cardiorobotics, Inc.• Cellumen, Inc.• Cohera Medical, Inc.

• Dynamics, Inc.• Precision Therapeutics, Inc.• RedZone Robotics, Inc.• Renal Solutions, Inc.• Sequenom, Inc.

(formerly SensiGen, LLC)• TissueInformatics.Inc

Visit www.3RVF.com when the Presenting Company Roster goes live on March 27th.

JOIN US AT THE BALLPARKPNC Park is best known as the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one of Major League Baseball’s oldest franchises, but since 2004, it’s also been home to the 3 Rivers Venture Fair.

Visit the event website at www.3RVF.com and click on the PNC Park Link to learn more about this riverfront, classic-style park and its scenic views of Pittsburgh’s skyline.

“ I thought the previous event was good. This year’s was very special...and the buzz around the Lexus Club was amazing.”

~ Brian S. Eagon, Morgan Stanley

“ I was extremely impressed with the quality of the Fair and the companies presenting. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

~ Ryan Badaracco, Corporate Development & Investments, Highmark Inc.

“ The 3RVF blew away my expectations as an extremely well-organized event and the resulting connections from the top quality attendees.”

~ Lance Healy, President, Banyon Technologies

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For a complete list of 3RVF committees, committee chairs and members, please visit the event website and click on the Event Management tab.

Eric Kline, Co-ChairPartner, Pepper Hamilton LLP

Seán Sebastian, Co-ChairPartner, Birchmere Ventures

Kelly Szejko, PresidentPresident, PVCA

New York Times Best-Selling AuthorCEO & Managing Partner of Detroit Venture PartnersFounder, Chairman & Former CEO of ePrize

Josh Linkner is the New York Times best-selling author of Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity, named one of the top 10 business books of 2011.

Josh is the CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners. Together with business partners Earvin “Magic” Johnson and NBA team owner Dan Gilbert, Josh is actively rebuilding urban areas through technology and entrepreneurship. Josh is also Adjunct Professor of Applied Creativity at the University of Michigan.

Josh is the Founder, Chairman and former CEO of ePrize, the largest interactive promotion agency in the world providing digital marketing services for 74 of the top 100 brands.

Prior to ePrize, Josh was the founder and CEO of three other successful technology companies. He is a regular columnist for Forbes and Inc. Magazines.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Josh Linkner

Words do not express our gratitude for the ongoing support of our incredible network of sponsors. With a commitment to fostering innovations and entrepreneurial growth, these companies are a driving force behind the Fair’s growth, success and impact.

THANK YOU TO

Our 2013 Sponsors

Adams Capital ManagementAllos VenturesAlpern RosenthalArboretum VenturesBirchmere VenturesBlueTree Allied AngelsBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCCarnegie Mellon University –Center for Technology TransferChrysalis VenturesCohen & Grigsby, P.C.Commonwealth of Pennsylvania DCEDDraper Triangle VenturesDuquesne University – SBDCEarly Stage PartnersEdison VenturesErnst & Young LLPFletcher Spaght VenturesFox Rothschild LLPGE Capital, Healthcare Financial ServicesIdea FoundryInnovation Park at Penn StateInnovation WorksJumpStart Inc.K&L Gates LLPKFMR Katz Ferraro McMurtryKPMG LLPLeed's / Polyconcept North AmericaLynch Weis, LLCMalin Bergquist & Co. LLP Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLPMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementOsage Venture PartnersParenteBeard LLCPepper Hamilton LLPPittsburgh Business TimesPittsburgh Equity Partners, LPPittsburgh Life Sciences GreenhousePittsburgh Regional Alliance / Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentRadius Ventures, LLCReed Smith LLPRiver Cities Capital FundsRiverVest Venture PartnersRR DonnelleySaul Ewing LLPSchnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLPSilicon Valley BankSisterson & Co. LLPStrassburger McKenna Gutnick & GefskyTaft Stettinius & Hollister LLPTechColumbusTechGROWTH OhioTinga Tinga CapitalTJ&S, Inc.University of Pittsburgh – Institute for Entrepreneurial ExcellenceUniversity of Pittsburgh – Office of Technology ManagementUPMC Technology Development CenterWesBanco Bank, Inc.West Capital Advisors LLCYoungstown Business Incubators

. . .CANCELLATION POLICY: Registered participants who are unable to attend the event will be granted a refund, less a $75 administration charge, for cancellations received via mail or phone at least 10 working days prior to the event. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations after March 27. For complete details, please visit www.3RVF.com and click on the registration link.

Proudly Presented by the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association in partnership with leading organizations

throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions

JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S FOREMOST TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT SHOWCASES

For information and questions related to the 3 Rivers Venture Fair, please contact Kelly Szejko

49 Oakmont Court, Bridgeville, PA 15017412.220.9193 / kelly@thepvca.org

To learn how you can join the PVCA and experience the benefits of membership, visit www.thepvca.org.

3 Rivers Venture FairApril 10 & 11, 2013

PER PERSON REGISTRATION: $599Includes all events, luncheons, presentations,

panels and reception for full two-day Fair. . .

ONE-DAY REGISTRATION: $250 (APRIL 10 ONLY)

Includes the Technology Showcase “shark tank” luncheon, networking reception and exhibits

For registration, travel and accommodations and full event details, visit www.3RVF.com