Who, what, how and whatever else you want to know.

1. who, what, how and
whatever else you
want to know.
@apglo - alfred lo
@gekka01 - rebecca hay
season 2 - january 2013

2. About Us
We’re a collaboration
between Optus & SingTel
Innov8, bringing together
funding and resources for
Australian tech startups

3. The inaugural Winter 2012 Seed Program
Winter 2012
Seed Program
the shortlist

4. Our first portfolio companies

5. What does a startup get as part of the Program?
Up to $250k investment per Co-working locations in Faster access to market Mentorship from subject
startup Melbourne and Sydney through proof of concepts matter experts
Access to communications Intangible non-financial Reach international investor Access to SingTel Group’s
networks benefits networks 462M mobile subscribers

6. Points to highlight
UP TO $250k INVESTMENT PER
JOINT INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
STARTUP
INVESTMENT FROM INNOV8
UP TO EIGHT STARTUP
INVESTMENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR
PREFERENCE FOR CO-INVESTMENT
FOCUS AREAS
WILL LEAD OR FOLLOW
MOBILITY
DIGITAL DISRUPTION
BOARD OBSERVER RIGHTS
DIGITAL CONVERGENCE

7. “Season 2” Seed Program Process
Pitch Day at
Season 2 Season 2 Shortlisted startups Optus Campus
launched applications close announced Sydney
16 JAN 4 FEB 20 FEB 26 FEB
9PM AEDT

8. Where applicants should be
GETTING EFFICIENT

9. Five eligibility requirements
1. Be incorporated and based in Australia (with an ABN and
registered for GST)
2. Be a globally scaleable digital / tech business
3. Have an existing working prototype - customers better,
paying customers even better
4. Have an established and dedicated team
5. Have an investor presentation

10. How we evaluate
✓ Problem / Solution Fit
✓ Product / Market Fit
✓ Business Model, Marketing Strategy & Traction
✓ Founders
✓ Funding
✓ References
✓ The Duck’s Nuts

11. Changes from last time
References instead of Referrals
How can Optus & the SingTel Group
materially help your startup?
Online applications via F6S
Applications close 9pm AEDT Feb 4

12. Come visit us at
optusinnov8seed.com.au
Thx!
Peter Huynh Alfred Lo Rebecca Hay
lead principal principal principal