Heliospectra to be a Featured Presenter at the Viridian Cannabis Investor Conference
San Francisco, CA, June 12, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Heliospectra AB (OTCQB: HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technologies for plant research and greenhouse cultivation, is pleased to announce that it will be a featured presenter at the Viridian Capital Cannabis Investor Conference, New York City’s first cannabis investment seminar. The conference will be held on June 18, 2015 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. This invite-only event is being hosted by Viridian Capital Advisors, the first investment banking firm dedicated to the Cannabis market, in partnership with the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition, the premier cannabis business conference on the East Coast.
The event, entitled “Investing in the Emerging Cannabis Industry While Managing Risk”, will present the opportunities and risks unique to the cannabis industry. Industry CEOs, entrepreneurs and government/law enforcement officials will speak about the critical topics investors should consider when investing in this market.
Staffan Hillberg, Heliospectra's CEO, commented, "We are thrilled to be chosen to be part of this landmark investor event in New York City. As the financial capital of the world, it is a great opportunity for us to present our unique and valuable cultivation technology to a group of sophisticated investors."
Scott Greiper, President of Viridian Capital Advisors, remarked, "Heliospectra represents the best of what the emerging cannabis industry is all about -- disruptive technology combined with a management team and investor group with real experience and pedigree. We are honored that Heliospectra will be a part of this exciting event."
About Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ - listed on NASDAQ OMX First North HELIO ISIN SE0005933082 as well as North American ADR OTCQB: HLSPY Cusip: 423281104) (www.heliospectra.com) specializes in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $15 million in venture capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. Principal owners: Weland Steel www.welandstal.se, Swedish Industrial Fund www.industrifonden.se, Midroc www.midroc.se, Wood & Hill Investment www.whab.se.
About Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC
Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC is the first Wall Street investment bank and advisory platform dedicated to the Cannabis market. We are a specialized boutique banking and strategic advisory firm that provides research, investment banking, investor relations and corporate development services to emerging growth companies in the cannabis sector. Our banking practice, through broker-dealer Pickwick Capital Partners, provides capital and M&A to fund the growth of our clients, while our advisory practice helps to position and build their business. Leveraging our team’s decades of high level operating and transactional experience on Wall Street, in industry and in the government, we provide flexible comprehensive strategic and financial solutions that assist cannabis enterprises in realizing their full potential. For more information, please visit http://www.viridianca.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, such forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, technical advances in the industry as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. We do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made.
For more information:
Investor Relations:
Michael Swartz, Analyst
Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC
212-333-0257
mswartz@viridianca.com
Staffan Hillberg, CEO
Heliospectra AB
+46-708-36 59 44
staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com