LEWISTON – The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council and Coastal Enterprises Inc. are co-sponsoring a seminar on financial resources available for Maine businesses that develop new products or services with high growth potential.

Called Financing Growth in Maine, the seminar and panel discussion will be held April 7 at the Bates Mill Complex in Lewiston from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by lunch and a reception.

The program will represent virtually every private equity and venture capital fund in Maine. Presenters will describe each source’s specific investment focus.

Maine-based venture capital and private equity investor presenters include:

• Kip Moore, principal, Little Diamond Island Enterprises, a private angel investor targeting early stage opportunities in Maine.

• John Burns, fund manager, Small Enterprise Growth Fund, an $8 million venture capital fund targeting early stage companies in Maine.

• Michael Burgmaier, principal, CEI Community Venture, Inc., a $10 million venture capital fund targeting growth businesses in underserved areas of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

• Jesse Devitte, managing director and co-founder, Borealis Ventures, a $20 million fund targeting early stage technology companies in Northern New England.

• Nat Henshaw, president, CEI Ventures, Inc., a $20 million fund targeting growth companies in the eastern U.S.

• Mark Morrissette, general partner, North Atlantic Capital, a $75 million private equity fund targeting late-stage businesses in Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

• Tim Agnew, principal, Masthead Venture Partners, a $160 million venture capital fund targeting early-stage technology companies in New England.

In addition, Joe Migliaccio, program manager of the Maine Technology Institute, will describe state and federal programs in support of technology innovation. Investors and MTI representatives will be available at the lunch and reception to answer questions.

The seminar is open to business people involved in high-growth, high-tech, or innovative businesses, as well as advisers to this group who want to learn more about non-traditional sources of funding. The program is free, but attendees must pre-register by contacting Becky Smith at 784-0161 or [email protected]. Please include telephone number and e-mail address.