Tekcapital Share Discussion Threads

[battlebus2] 07/4/2015 16:27

LOL hydrus you were easily converted!!! Worth more than a punt in my book...

[hydrus] 07/4/2015 16:01

Ok I suppose for £5m mcap can't expect perfection. Clearly the upside is the potential around patents TEK gets free rides in, if it can get VC investors on board. I see the current agency style model as being helpful to cover overheads whilst they try find some exciting IP. This might be worth a punt.

[hydrus] 07/4/2015 14:48

Thanks Cottoner helpful. So they also believe that the current model is not one that will generate big bucks hence they are looking to get free carries into some IP by getting venture capitalists involved. I guess the proof is in the pudding. I still have doubts because venture capitalists could also go directly to the universities. I suppose it depends on how good Tek are at identifying opportunities that others have not appreciated. One question on the current agency style business model - if they sign up say a big automobile client, which they say they have, surely that company will insist on no more automobile companies being signed up as of course there would be a conflict of interest. I.e. Which of the two automobile companies would get first dibs?

[cottoner] 07/4/2015 14:25

Hydrus

For more info

Interview with Malcolm Groat CFO of TEK by Zak Mir from a few months ago.

[hydrus] 07/4/2015 14:01

Looking at the admission document, essentially they will search for IP which by their own admission is already publicly available on the Internet on Google et al.'While a significant proportion of the data relating to such IP is typically available from other generic web search engines, the refined nature of the search universe and the targeted results generated through the Group's IDN provides a more relevant and qualified list of IP acquisition candidates. In short, the Directors believe that the Group is able, in most cases, to minimise the time and the cost of locating technology acquisition opportunities that are of potential interest to its clients. In facilitating this connection with suppliers of 'acquisition ready' IP, the Directors believe that Tekcapital distinguishes itself from other suppliers of IP data.'So they search for it and refine the search? Then report back to their clients on what's for sale? Why can't the clients just search themselves? If they were really interested in purchasing IP surely these clients would know exactly what they want and be on the look out for it themselves, even establishing relationships with leading universities.I have to say I don't get this at all.

[hydrus] 07/4/2015 13:51

How does TEK make money and what is the big upside here? I'm struggling a little to understand it. As far as I can tell they write reports on IP available for sale and try to sell these reports. So effectively like an estate agent but for IP. Can't be much money at all in that. Obviously the really impressive IP will already be known about and will have investors lined up so no need for TEK in those situations. Maybe I've misunderstood but I can't see that this is anything like the models for IPO/ALM who actually form spin off companies from universities and invest capital in return for a share in these companies. I can see they have purchased some IP themselves also but can't understand what they are planning to do with this?Any help would be appreciated as I find the university tech sector an interesting one.

[hydrus] 07/4/2015 09:23

From RNS last week:'347 million people worldwide have diabetes ( 9% of the world's population).'Unless I've missed something (eg a worldwide plague in the last week) that's about 5% of the worlds population. Odd error to make.

[battlebus2] 06/4/2015 20:17

Excellent cottoner, if only I knew what I was reading :))

Could be a game changer imv and this is only one technology.

[cottoner] 06/4/2015 19:18

For info: link to

Patent US 8815178 B2

Integrated device for surface-contact sampling, extraction and electrochemical measurements

[battlebus2] 02/4/2015 09:14

Yes probably the wrong phrase C.m.

[cheshire man] 02/4/2015 08:55

I'm sure TEK have done their homework bb,,,,,,,,,:-)

[speedsgh] 02/4/2015 08:41

bbus - Agree, the technology sounds very exciting + seems to represent such a simple improvement on the current procedure used. Better for patients, simpler/quicker to administer. Seems a win-win solution unless of course you are the manufacturer of the kits used in the current procedure! Logic would suggest that they won't have too much trouble commercialising this technology but there again logic often doesn't reflect the reality. My only query is, if this new tech is so great, why hasn't one of the pharmas snapped it up directly from the Arizona State University?

I have to admit that TEK is an investment that excites me. Past experience has shown that for me that is usually a poor indicator of future investment performance. I dearly hope that TEK proves otherwise.

[cottoner] 29/3/2015 22:16

Michael Kayat, Ph.D - VP Sales & Marketing

As a seasoned technology sales and marketing executive, Mike has a successful track record in leading global product sales teams within a wide range of markets and technology sectors. He has extensive hands-on experience with successfully deploying disruptive technologies in the context of open innovation programs.

Over the last 15 years, he has focused on accelerating the growth of high technology companies. At Exa Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed physics simulation company, he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing during the startup and emerging growth phases.

As Sales Director at SMAL Camera Technologies, Mike achieved long term supplier contracts with world-wide automotive manufacturers. Cypress Semiconductor subsequently acquired SMAL.

At photonics companies Ocean Optics and B&W Tek, Mike served as VP Sales and Marketing, where he led global teams in deploying innovative products. Projects involved IP analytics, strategy and commercialization, together with developing product roadmaps.

Mike is a co-author of “Innovate or Perish: Managing the Enduring Technology Company in the Global Market”, ed. Edward Kahn. Mike received a Ph.D. in Physics from University of Leicester and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

[cottoner] 29/3/2015 22:10

Tekcapital is excited to be participating in the following conferences.

Wed 1st Apr to Thu 2nd Apr 2015 , Boston United States

2nd Annual Open Innovation Conference
Tekcapital (Mike Kayat) will be at 2nd Annual Open Innovation Conference as an attendee.

[snickerdog] 26/3/2015 21:39

Couple more acquisitions brewing - this was indication from their recent roadshow namely that there would be lots to come), I think two more will add a lot of blue sky potential and I would not be surprised to see the stock up to 30p especially if they can add a couple of Intellectual Property patents potential worth multiples of the current market cap each. Plus the normal side of the business with the recurring cash revenue and slowly getting very close to breakeven and first Technology Transfer a key milestone.

[battlebus2] 24/3/2015 16:37

Thanks Cheshire Man...

[cheshire man] 24/3/2015 16:36

24 Mar 15

Northland Capital

Buy

21.50

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30.00

Reiterates

[eeza] 24/3/2015 16:30

Its a heartache or Lost in France.

I'm negative on the scum that passes for human life in the shape of MM's.

It's high time they were forced to abide by the prices they post.

For the avoidance of doubt - I do hold & added earlier today. I don't doubt the potential.

[pj 1] 24/3/2015 16:24

Well..... I'm a fool !

Slowly adding here including a few this morning

Que Bonnie Tyler

[battlebus2] 24/3/2015 16:17

eeza the real story here will be seen over the coming months and years when the share price is significantly higher than now, if you don't hold why all the negativity...

[battlebus2] 24/3/2015 07:48

Strategic alliance...Tekcapital Announces a Strategic Alliance with 2Market Information, Inc.

Tekcapital plc (AIM: TEK), an international provider of technology and intellectual property services, is pleased to announce it has entered into a reseller alliance with 2Market Information, Inc., to market InventionEvaluator more widely to universities and companies engaged in technology commercialization.

InventionEvaluator(R), a division of Tekcapital, provides in-depth analytical reports that assess the commercial potential of new technologies and intellectual property, thereby enabling clients to make more informed decisions regarding investments in new technologies. As part of the Alliance, 2Market Information, Inc. will make the InventionEvaluator reports available to its customers and network members worldwide.

2Market Information, Inc. is the world's leading provider of resources for technology transfer professionals. 2Market Information, Inc. owns and operates Tech Transfer Central, the home to leading publications, including Tech Transfer eNews, Technology Transfer Tactics and Tech Transfer University Reporter. Readership includes more than 150,000 decision makers in universities, labs, research facilities, law firms, investment and consulting firms, tech incubators, government agencies, corporations and other entities that have a stake in tech transfer or research commercialization. (hxxp://techtransfercentral.com/).

Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Clifford M. Gross, Executive Chairman of Tekcapital plc said:

"The acquisition of InventionEvaluator has expanded our service offering and client base. To further expand its market penetration into universities and companies engaged in technology transfer we are very excited to have entered into a strategic alliance with 2Market Information, Inc. We believe their large network of individuals focused on technology commercialization is a perfect fit with InventionEvaluator reports, which provide guidance on the marketability of newly developed technologies."

Commenting on the announcement, David Schwartz, CEO and Publisher of 2Market Information Inc. said:

"We are very enthusiastic to be able to provide the InventionEvaluator service to our clients worldwide. We believe that InventionEvaluator's comprehensive and cost-effective reports, which assess the marketability of new technologies, should prove valuable to our customers."