Stephen Kann

Founded in 1995, headquartered in Irvine, California, and with a vast network of investors and professional contacts throughout Europe, Bridgewater Capital is an investment banking, capital markets and corporate advisory firm that has established itself as a key player in the growth of public and private companies by accessing alternative sources of capital, employing a flexible approach to the structure of that capital, and providing additional value-added services including business development (introductions to prospective customers, distribution channels and teaming partners) and corporate strategy to meet the goals of each individual company. Bridgewater’s principals have been directly responsible for closing over $2.5 billion in private equity, IPO, PIPE and M&A transactions, and for the contribution of millions of dollars in revenue to its clients. Particularly interested in companies seeking a going-public transaction/financing (such as an Alternative Public Offering - APO).

20 years of experience in transactions on every side of a deal; I have founded, financed and advised dozens of small to mid-sized companies in diverse industries and in varying stages of development. This gives me unique perspective on issues affecting clients. Over $200 million in transactions to date, including dozens of private placments, IPOs, PIPEs and M&A.

Currently, Director of Investment Banking - Newbridge Securities, a full service securities and investment banking firm with over 350+ retail brokers in 12 offices throughout the United States.

Specialist/Expert in MicroCap stocks. Founder and former Editor of Bull Market MicroCap Review, a subscription-based (not company-paid) investment newsletter that provided commentary and analysis on microcap stocks and was one of the best-performing stock newsletters in the country in 2003-2004. Over 90% return on recommendations in only year of publication.

I've developed several business models that leverage the Internet. These included Document Planet, a provider of online printing management and pre-press solutions; Online Research Partners, LLC, a corporate development and advisory firm; New Media Partners, a reseller of online marketing technologies; and Virtual Films, an online entertainment concept.

I created a program for America Online called AOL Select, which developed an alternative marketing channel for AOL's service and other e-commerce partners. Bought out by AOL.

Served as Executive Producer on the feature film, "Moving Target," which gained international distribution and has been shown on various cable networks. I continue to contribute occasionally to entertainment projects, including having served as an advisor on the feature film, "Checkout."

Served as Branch Manager and Asst. Branch Manager for two national securities firms.

Bachelors Degree from George Mason University.

NASD Series 62, 63 and 24 licenses.

Specialties:
My strengths are in deal origination, business development, out-of-the-box strategic thinking, high-level negotiations, and capital raises.