10th December 2009 – Eindhoven – Liquavista has been selected to compete in the final of the Eurecan European Venture Contest as one of the best 25 high tech companies selected from over 750 participants throughout 2009.  ICT, Cleantech and Healthcare companies from all over Europe have competed to win the approval of international investors and make it to the Final 25 that were selected to compete in the final in Barcelona on 14-15th December.

“It’s clear that investors see the huge opportunity for Liquavista to make a profound impact on the display industry by offering major advantages such as low power consumption and readibility in all lighting conditions to customers” Said Guy Demuynck, Liquavista’s CEO. “To now be part of the Top 25 companies shows we are a true contender for the title, and clearly reflects the excitement there is in the outside world on our current work as well as on our future plans and roadmaps.”

Charles Van Costenobel, Eurecan - Corporacción CAN Capital Semilla / Negocios Emergentes , commented “the Eurecan European Venture Contest proves that good technologies will always emerge and succeed, regardless of market conditions.”

William Stevens, CEO of Europe Unlimited commented “The Eurecan European venture Contest is a true celebration of high tech entrepreneurs in Europe.  All presenting companies at the Summit have earned their place through impressing investors across Europe and this brings together a critical mass of the most talented emerging businesses.”

The 2009 edition involved 10 European locations across Europe in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. The winner will receive recognition as one of the most innovative companies at an international level and a prize of 90,000 euro. Many of the previous finalists have since successfully raised capital and expanded their business.