PJ Tech Catalyst is a €15 million seed-stage investment fund that invests in technology startups in Greece. The fund provides equity investments of up to €750k for pre-revenue companies that are typically 6-24 months old. The experienced management team aims to support Greece's startup scene, invest in promising ICT startups, and help them grow into world-class companies. The fund offers startups investment capital as well as access to its network and expertise in technology management, deal structuring, and business development.
The document summarizes Odyssey Venture Partners, a Greek venture capital fund focused on technology startups. The fund will be between €30-40M in size and invest in Greek startups pursuing global markets. It will make "Silicon Valley standard" investments of €20,000 to €1.5M, pursuing two investment theses: [1] early-stage Series A funding to help startups reach profitability and €100M in revenue within 5-7 years, and [2] seed funding to stimulate new startup creation and prepare companies for Series A. The management team has experience in both Greece and Silicon Valley and will provide coaching to help portfolio companies succeed globally.
Konstantinos Korletis - A presentation on angel investing at Open Coffee AthensOpen Coffee Greece
- Angel investing in tech startups has been positive in the US, achieving a 6% success rate, but it remains uncertain if it can prove worthwhile in Greece.
- Successful angel investments rely on outstanding entrepreneurial talent, good management skills, and realistic plans, but startup teams in Greece often come unprepared and have unrealistic expectations.
- For angel investing to succeed in Greece, startups need more grounding, angels need to add more value and become stricter, and there needs to be more options for further funding rounds led by more active later-stage investors.
Aristos Doxiadis has experience investing with Commercial Capital from 1995-1999 and with Notos Associates from 2000 to present. He has reviewed over 500 prospects but only invested in 15 companies, investing primarily in later stage companies rather than early stage startups. Greek venture capitalists are hesitant to invest in early stage Greek startups due to the small domestic market, limitations of founding teams, and difficulty exiting investments. Startups often fail due to lack of a great idea, brilliant founder, viable product, strong execution, or real users.
The document introduces the G.I.V.E. Fund, which invests in start-ups and SMEs across industries. It provides pre-seed capital up to €20,000 to the best business plan idea. It is located in Greece and aims to introduce promising ventures to its fund. The document also describes the Archimedes Center for Innovation & Creation, which uses an experiential educational model with cross-disciplinary, real-world projects involving Europe, the US and Asia. It lists some of the Center's projects from 2003 to 2008 in fields like olive oil, hydroponics and biofuels.
Openfund Facts and Figures – June 2014The Openfund
Jeremie Openfund II is a €11.7 million pre-seed and seed stage venture fund that has made 12 investments so far out of around 800 applications received, accepting 1.5% of startups. The portfolio companies operate in a wide range of software sectors and are at various stages of maturity, with 5/12 having a prototype, 4/12 having traction, and 2/12 having revenues already. On average, pre-seed investments are €106k and seed investments are €302k. Most founding teams have 2-3 founders, which is recommended. The portfolio has created 82 jobs so far and aims to help companies turn ideas into products and businesses that can impact millions of users.
We accelerate startups from the prototype stage to IPO. We back ambitious European founders looking to build multi-billion dollar global businesses. Some of our recent successes include leading a $58 million round for TransferWise, which saves people up to 90% on international money transfers, and participating in a £5.2 million round for Property Partner, which combines real estate crowdfunding with a secondary market. At the pre-seed stage, we lead investments between €0-€75k and at the seed stage we invest between €75k-€250k as part of a syndicate. We look for startups with a differentiated product, global ambitions, customer understanding, and an execution-capable team.
PJ Tech Catalyst is a €15 million seed-stage investment fund that invests in technology startups in Greece. The fund provides equity investments of up to €750k for pre-revenue companies that are typically 6-24 months old. The experienced management team aims to support Greece's startup scene, invest in promising ICT startups, and help them grow into world-class companies. The fund offers startups investment capital as well as access to its network and expertise in technology management, deal structuring, and business development.
The document summarizes Odyssey Venture Partners, a Greek venture capital fund focused on technology startups. The fund will be between €30-40M in size and invest in Greek startups pursuing global markets. It will make "Silicon Valley standard" investments of €20,000 to €1.5M, pursuing two investment theses: [1] early-stage Series A funding to help startups reach profitability and €100M in revenue within 5-7 years, and [2] seed funding to stimulate new startup creation and prepare companies for Series A. The management team has experience in both Greece and Silicon Valley and will provide coaching to help portfolio companies succeed globally.
Konstantinos Korletis - A presentation on angel investing at Open Coffee AthensOpen Coffee Greece
- Angel investing in tech startups has been positive in the US, achieving a 6% success rate, but it remains uncertain if it can prove worthwhile in Greece.
- Successful angel investments rely on outstanding entrepreneurial talent, good management skills, and realistic plans, but startup teams in Greece often come unprepared and have unrealistic expectations.
- For angel investing to succeed in Greece, startups need more grounding, angels need to add more value and become stricter, and there needs to be more options for further funding rounds led by more active later-stage investors.
Aristos Doxiadis has experience investing with Commercial Capital from 1995-1999 and with Notos Associates from 2000 to present. He has reviewed over 500 prospects but only invested in 15 companies, investing primarily in later stage companies rather than early stage startups. Greek venture capitalists are hesitant to invest in early stage Greek startups due to the small domestic market, limitations of founding teams, and difficulty exiting investments. Startups often fail due to lack of a great idea, brilliant founder, viable product, strong execution, or real users.
The document introduces the G.I.V.E. Fund, which invests in start-ups and SMEs across industries. It provides pre-seed capital up to €20,000 to the best business plan idea. It is located in Greece and aims to introduce promising ventures to its fund. The document also describes the Archimedes Center for Innovation & Creation, which uses an experiential educational model with cross-disciplinary, real-world projects involving Europe, the US and Asia. It lists some of the Center's projects from 2003 to 2008 in fields like olive oil, hydroponics and biofuels.
Openfund Facts and Figures – June 2014The Openfund
Jeremie Openfund II is a €11.7 million pre-seed and seed stage venture fund that has made 12 investments so far out of around 800 applications received, accepting 1.5% of startups. The portfolio companies operate in a wide range of software sectors and are at various stages of maturity, with 5/12 having a prototype, 4/12 having traction, and 2/12 having revenues already. On average, pre-seed investments are €106k and seed investments are €302k. Most founding teams have 2-3 founders, which is recommended. The portfolio has created 82 jobs so far and aims to help companies turn ideas into products and businesses that can impact millions of users.
We accelerate startups from the prototype stage to IPO. We back ambitious European founders looking to build multi-billion dollar global businesses. Some of our recent successes include leading a $58 million round for TransferWise, which saves people up to 90% on international money transfers, and participating in a £5.2 million round for Property Partner, which combines real estate crowdfunding with a secondary market. At the pre-seed stage, we lead investments between €0-€75k and at the seed stage we invest between €75k-€250k as part of a syndicate. We look for startups with a differentiated product, global ambitions, customer understanding, and an execution-capable team.
Crowdlending with Look & Fin - FinTech BelgiumFinTech Belgium
This document summarizes a presentation on crowdfunding and crowdlending. It notes that 71% of crowdfunding is lending, with investors owning a security and receiving interest payments. It then discusses Look&Fin, a Belgian crowdlending platform that is a pioneer and market leader. Look&Fin has already financed 80 small-to-medium enterprises, with over 8 million euros in new production in 2016. It has a 100% success rate in funding loans through its platform.
Information on Startupbootcamp FinTech Singapore Accelerator ProgramHilda Low
Startupbootcamp is the world's leading accelerator program focused on FinTech startups. It invites startup communities around the globe to pitch in front of experts and holds exclusive events and hackathons. Since 2010, 300 Startups from 25 classes have raised over €100 million, with a combined valuation of over €500 million. Their acceleration program provides cash investments, mentoring, introductions to customers and investors, and €250k in free services to help startups accelerate growth.
Bolero Crowdfunding as Alternative Financing - FinTech BelgiumFinTech Belgium
This document discusses crowdfunding through Bolero Crowdfunding, which is part of the KBC group. It provides examples of successful crowdfunding campaigns including one that raised €100,000 for shares and another hybrid bond/reward campaign that raised €230,000. Bolero Crowdfunding offers access to investors, helps structure investments, and provides a transparent platform. It is part of an ecosystem that can help entrepreneurs through various resources. The presentation introduces the Bolero Crowdfunding team and provides their contact information.
Crowdfunding with MyMicroInvest - FinTech BelgiumFinTech Belgium
1. The MyMicroInvest team introduces their investment crowdfunding platform that connects founders and investors to make venture capital accessible to all.
2. They strive to improve the world by empowering entrepreneurs. Their platform allows the crowd to co-invest with professionals through a system of checks and balances.
3. Key features of their platform include co-investing with venture capitalists and angels, pre-selected investment opportunities chosen by their analysts, and their own venture capital funds that may also invest in aligned opportunities. They have funded over 60 companies and 36,000 members have invested over 35 million euros so far.
VentureFriends is an early-stage venture capital fund that has invested in 21 startups across Europe and the United States. It has launched a new fund, VentureFriends 2, which will be a €45 million seed/Series A fund to continue supporting ambitious tech entrepreneurs. VentureFriends has had success helping startups achieve over €500,000 in annual revenue and is confident that with its expanded network and experience it can create more international champion companies.
The document provides an overview of an investment readiness program. It introduces the presenter as an experienced entrepreneur and investor. It then discusses various sources of capital for entrepreneurs including friends and family, grants, equity investors like angels and VCs. It emphasizes the need to determine if equity funding is right based on issues like control and distraction. The rest of the document outlines the investment landscape, documents needed for due diligence, how to present financial information to investors, developing an investor proposition, and creating a fundraising roadmap and checklist. It concludes by thanking attendees and listing the stages to be covered in the program.
LVenture Group al “Small Cap Conference 2013” presso la Borsa di Milano - 21/11LUISSENLABS
The document summarizes LVenture Group, an Italian venture capital firm that invests in digital startups. It operates an accelerator program called LUISS ENLABS in partnership with LUISS University. The accelerator helps startups with funding, workspace, mentorship and business support. LVenture also provides seed funding and has invested 1.8 million Euros in 18 startups. It aims to identify innovative startups, help them grow, and achieve high returns for investors.
Zeno Group Investments is a private financial group established in 1968 that specializes in private equity, corporate finance, and international corporate planning. It offers a full range of integrated services to individuals, private companies, and institutions. The company is controlled by the founding Zeno family and serves prominent clients including large corporations and high net-worth individuals.
The document introduces the team behind a startup initiative called Uni.fund. It provides brief bios for each of the five team members, highlighting their relevant experience in business leadership, entrepreneurship, academia, and investing. The team aims to ignite entrepreneurship in Greece by focusing on developing people and teams, implementing go-to-market strategies, and helping to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem through universities and research institutions. Interested parties are invited to contact the team via email.
Connect Midlands is a leading technology and growth network that provides businesses access to finance, innovation, professionals, and successful entrepreneurs. It helps innovative, technology, and high growth businesses become investment ready by building their route to market, management capability, and ability to commercialize innovation. Connect Midlands has helped showcase businesses to investors and raise over £250 million to help the businesses grow, create jobs, and become world leaders.
The document discusses financing innovation in early stage companies. It notes that in 2011 there were 3950 business angels in France, investing a total of 44.5 million euros. Most investments (45%) were in information and communication technology startups. It outlines the typical funding cycle for startups, with business angels investing between 100,000-3 million euros in the early stage. Due to declining venture capital funding, business angels and new players like corporate venture funds are playing a larger role in financing early stage companies. Regional co-investment funds have also been created to support innovation and development.
This document provides an overview and disclaimer for LVenture Group, an Italian venture capital firm. It summarizes LVenture Group's business model, which includes micro-seed and seed stage investments in startups through an acceleration program. It also discusses LVenture Group's competitive advantages, ecosystem of partners, investment portfolio and results to date. The document outlines LVenture Group's strategic goals of exits from portfolio companies, increasing revenues, and expanding internationally. It promotes investing in LVenture Group for exposure to high-growth startups through a publicly traded security.
Ruffena Capital provides strategic advisory, growth capital, and alternative investment services. It was founded in 2013 by experienced professionals who funded it themselves. Ruffena sources compelling private investment opportunities for its network of private investors, family offices, and funds. It focuses on established businesses seeking £500k to £10m in equity or £1m to £50m in debt financing. Ruffena rigorously evaluates opportunities and structures deals to match investors' risk/return profiles and deliver better returns through greater participation. The firm and its 14-person team have extensive industry experience and contacts to add value to investment projects.
Venture capital funds provide financial backing to young, developing companies engaged in high-risk, high-reward projects, such as those involving new technologies, products, processes or services. They typically take equity stakes in companies and work closely with management over a 5-7 year investment horizon to help the companies succeed and eventually exit through IPO or acquisition for a high return. Venture capital resembles the risk-taking of explorers like Christopher Columbus and allows technologists without financial resources to pursue innovative ideas through partnerships with venture capital firms.
The document discusses ACTIVE, a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain. It provides details on ACTIVE's founding in 2002, funds raised, international experience, and team of founders and advisors. The team has extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and relevant industries. ACTIVE has also developed a Venturepreneurs network to connect serial entrepreneurs across Europe who invest together in early-stage companies.
This document provides information about Seedcamp, a micro-seed investor and accelerator program for technology startups in Europe. Seedcamp offers €50,000 investments and a year-long program focused on helping companies through monthly events, mentoring, networking opportunities, and introductions to investors. Their process involves hosting mini-seedcamps in different cities to evaluate startups before selecting companies for their main Seedcamp Week program each September. Seedcamp has invested in over 150 companies since 2007, with about a third coming from Eastern and Central Europe. Their goal is to strengthen the European startup ecosystem by providing early funding and resources.
My fundraising journey founders instituteRaomal Perera
Talk at Google Ireland for the Founder's Institute on Fund Raising & Equity. My focus was on my journey with Network365/Valista. There were 3 other speakers and the time allotted to each was just 1/2 hour. Hence most of the interesting slides are in the Appendix!
This document discusses trends in startup funding and incubation in Italy. It describes various models for supporting startups, including business incubators, accelerators, venture capital funds, corporate venture funds, and crowdfunding. It provides examples of startup programs like StartupBus Italia and H-Camp that help founders build companies over the course of a few months. Overall, the document outlines the growing startup ecosystem in Italy and increasing opportunities for funding and supporting new ventures.
Getting value out of the blockchain by Olivier Roucloux - FinTech Belgium Sum...FinTech Belgium
This document discusses getting value from blockchain technology. It summarizes Finoryx's Cryptody solution, which leverages blockchain to increase efficiency in capital markets. Cryptody sits at the intersection of blockchain, custody, and fiat money. It enables new business processes using blockchain while hiding its complexity. The roadmap includes issuing and tracking assets on blockchain, generating payment orders, and allowing for assembly voting. Cryptody aims to reduce costs in capital markets through increased process efficiency.
Crowdlending with Look & Fin - FinTech BelgiumFinTech Belgium
This document summarizes a presentation on crowdfunding and crowdlending. It notes that 71% of crowdfunding is lending, with investors owning a security and receiving interest payments. It then discusses Look&Fin, a Belgian crowdlending platform that is a pioneer and market leader. Look&Fin has already financed 80 small-to-medium enterprises, with over 8 million euros in new production in 2016. It has a 100% success rate in funding loans through its platform.
Information on Startupbootcamp FinTech Singapore Accelerator ProgramHilda Low
Startupbootcamp is the world's leading accelerator program focused on FinTech startups. It invites startup communities around the globe to pitch in front of experts and holds exclusive events and hackathons. Since 2010, 300 Startups from 25 classes have raised over €100 million, with a combined valuation of over €500 million. Their acceleration program provides cash investments, mentoring, introductions to customers and investors, and €250k in free services to help startups accelerate growth.
Bolero Crowdfunding as Alternative Financing - FinTech BelgiumFinTech Belgium
This document discusses crowdfunding through Bolero Crowdfunding, which is part of the KBC group. It provides examples of successful crowdfunding campaigns including one that raised €100,000 for shares and another hybrid bond/reward campaign that raised €230,000. Bolero Crowdfunding offers access to investors, helps structure investments, and provides a transparent platform. It is part of an ecosystem that can help entrepreneurs through various resources. The presentation introduces the Bolero Crowdfunding team and provides their contact information.
Crowdfunding with MyMicroInvest - FinTech BelgiumFinTech Belgium
1. The MyMicroInvest team introduces their investment crowdfunding platform that connects founders and investors to make venture capital accessible to all.
2. They strive to improve the world by empowering entrepreneurs. Their platform allows the crowd to co-invest with professionals through a system of checks and balances.
3. Key features of their platform include co-investing with venture capitalists and angels, pre-selected investment opportunities chosen by their analysts, and their own venture capital funds that may also invest in aligned opportunities. They have funded over 60 companies and 36,000 members have invested over 35 million euros so far.
VentureFriends is an early-stage venture capital fund that has invested in 21 startups across Europe and the United States. It has launched a new fund, VentureFriends 2, which will be a €45 million seed/Series A fund to continue supporting ambitious tech entrepreneurs. VentureFriends has had success helping startups achieve over €500,000 in annual revenue and is confident that with its expanded network and experience it can create more international champion companies.
The document provides an overview of an investment readiness program. It introduces the presenter as an experienced entrepreneur and investor. It then discusses various sources of capital for entrepreneurs including friends and family, grants, equity investors like angels and VCs. It emphasizes the need to determine if equity funding is right based on issues like control and distraction. The rest of the document outlines the investment landscape, documents needed for due diligence, how to present financial information to investors, developing an investor proposition, and creating a fundraising roadmap and checklist. It concludes by thanking attendees and listing the stages to be covered in the program.
LVenture Group al “Small Cap Conference 2013” presso la Borsa di Milano - 21/11LUISSENLABS
The document summarizes LVenture Group, an Italian venture capital firm that invests in digital startups. It operates an accelerator program called LUISS ENLABS in partnership with LUISS University. The accelerator helps startups with funding, workspace, mentorship and business support. LVenture also provides seed funding and has invested 1.8 million Euros in 18 startups. It aims to identify innovative startups, help them grow, and achieve high returns for investors.
Zeno Group Investments is a private financial group established in 1968 that specializes in private equity, corporate finance, and international corporate planning. It offers a full range of integrated services to individuals, private companies, and institutions. The company is controlled by the founding Zeno family and serves prominent clients including large corporations and high net-worth individuals.
The document introduces the team behind a startup initiative called Uni.fund. It provides brief bios for each of the five team members, highlighting their relevant experience in business leadership, entrepreneurship, academia, and investing. The team aims to ignite entrepreneurship in Greece by focusing on developing people and teams, implementing go-to-market strategies, and helping to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem through universities and research institutions. Interested parties are invited to contact the team via email.
Connect Midlands is a leading technology and growth network that provides businesses access to finance, innovation, professionals, and successful entrepreneurs. It helps innovative, technology, and high growth businesses become investment ready by building their route to market, management capability, and ability to commercialize innovation. Connect Midlands has helped showcase businesses to investors and raise over £250 million to help the businesses grow, create jobs, and become world leaders.
The document discusses financing innovation in early stage companies. It notes that in 2011 there were 3950 business angels in France, investing a total of 44.5 million euros. Most investments (45%) were in information and communication technology startups. It outlines the typical funding cycle for startups, with business angels investing between 100,000-3 million euros in the early stage. Due to declining venture capital funding, business angels and new players like corporate venture funds are playing a larger role in financing early stage companies. Regional co-investment funds have also been created to support innovation and development.
This document provides an overview and disclaimer for LVenture Group, an Italian venture capital firm. It summarizes LVenture Group's business model, which includes micro-seed and seed stage investments in startups through an acceleration program. It also discusses LVenture Group's competitive advantages, ecosystem of partners, investment portfolio and results to date. The document outlines LVenture Group's strategic goals of exits from portfolio companies, increasing revenues, and expanding internationally. It promotes investing in LVenture Group for exposure to high-growth startups through a publicly traded security.
Ruffena Capital provides strategic advisory, growth capital, and alternative investment services. It was founded in 2013 by experienced professionals who funded it themselves. Ruffena sources compelling private investment opportunities for its network of private investors, family offices, and funds. It focuses on established businesses seeking £500k to £10m in equity or £1m to £50m in debt financing. Ruffena rigorously evaluates opportunities and structures deals to match investors' risk/return profiles and deliver better returns through greater participation. The firm and its 14-person team have extensive industry experience and contacts to add value to investment projects.
Venture capital funds provide financial backing to young, developing companies engaged in high-risk, high-reward projects, such as those involving new technologies, products, processes or services. They typically take equity stakes in companies and work closely with management over a 5-7 year investment horizon to help the companies succeed and eventually exit through IPO or acquisition for a high return. Venture capital resembles the risk-taking of explorers like Christopher Columbus and allows technologists without financial resources to pursue innovative ideas through partnerships with venture capital firms.
The document discusses ACTIVE, a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain. It provides details on ACTIVE's founding in 2002, funds raised, international experience, and team of founders and advisors. The team has extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and relevant industries. ACTIVE has also developed a Venturepreneurs network to connect serial entrepreneurs across Europe who invest together in early-stage companies.
This document provides information about Seedcamp, a micro-seed investor and accelerator program for technology startups in Europe. Seedcamp offers €50,000 investments and a year-long program focused on helping companies through monthly events, mentoring, networking opportunities, and introductions to investors. Their process involves hosting mini-seedcamps in different cities to evaluate startups before selecting companies for their main Seedcamp Week program each September. Seedcamp has invested in over 150 companies since 2007, with about a third coming from Eastern and Central Europe. Their goal is to strengthen the European startup ecosystem by providing early funding and resources.
My fundraising journey founders instituteRaomal Perera
Talk at Google Ireland for the Founder's Institute on Fund Raising & Equity. My focus was on my journey with Network365/Valista. There were 3 other speakers and the time allotted to each was just 1/2 hour. Hence most of the interesting slides are in the Appendix!
This document discusses trends in startup funding and incubation in Italy. It describes various models for supporting startups, including business incubators, accelerators, venture capital funds, corporate venture funds, and crowdfunding. It provides examples of startup programs like StartupBus Italia and H-Camp that help founders build companies over the course of a few months. Overall, the document outlines the growing startup ecosystem in Italy and increasing opportunities for funding and supporting new ventures.
Getting value out of the blockchain by Olivier Roucloux - FinTech Belgium Sum...FinTech Belgium
This document discusses getting value from blockchain technology. It summarizes Finoryx's Cryptody solution, which leverages blockchain to increase efficiency in capital markets. Cryptody sits at the intersection of blockchain, custody, and fiat money. It enables new business processes using blockchain while hiding its complexity. The roadmap includes issuing and tracking assets on blockchain, generating payment orders, and allowing for assembly voting. Cryptody aims to reduce costs in capital markets through increased process efficiency.
The Vigo Programme is a new type of acceleration program in Finland designed to complement the existing innovation ecosystem. It assigns select accelerator companies to provide support, experience, and financing to high-potential Finnish startups. The key objectives are to help promising startups grow, ensure early funding, raise venture capital investments, and develop the Finnish venture capital market. Selected accelerator companies invest time and money in portfolio companies and take a hands-on role to help them grow rapidly over 18-24 months. To date the program has over 40 portfolio companies that have raised over 70 million Euros in total funding.
Jan Vorstermans discusses funding and ecosystems for ICT startups. He outlines his background and experience founding startups and investing. The probability of startup success is low, so programs are needed to enhance success rates. However, successful entrepreneurs are often not university dropouts but have work experience. When selecting startups for incubation and acceleration, the right problems and teams must be chosen. External investment is not always needed but provides validation and risk/reward sharing. Crowdfunding is an alternative source of early funding that is growing. iMinds supports tech businesses in Flanders through incubation, research projects, and global expansion support. VentureWise aims to fill financing gaps for startups between incubation and later funding stages through their
Intrapreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems in CorporationsMatthias Patz
Nowadays, corporates need to foster an innovation culture that enables every employee to act entrepreneurial. By using an intrapreneurial approach and applying methods and instruments that are in place in the startup ecosystem can enhance innovation output.
Parts of this presentation have been held at the Intrapreneurship Conference in Stockholm (2017) and also during the Innovation Conference from Management Circle in Frankfurt (2017). It also plays a role in university modules on intrapreneurship and Bitkom working groups on digital transformation.
The video recording from the Intrapreneurship Conference can be found here => https://intrapreneurship.world/the-intrapreneurship-ecosystem-at-db-matthias-patz-deutsche-bahn-at-intracnf-stockholm/#
A look at Investment in hybrid coworking and real estate development projectsSocialWorkplacesCom
This document summarizes Vishal Gupta's investment and acceleration masterclass. It outlines Gupta's background and journey in investment banking, corporate business, and becoming a full-time entrepreneur and investor. The document then discusses the evolution of coworking spaces, using examples like WeWork and Regus to show how the models have changed and expanded. It also explores emerging models that combine incubation, acceleration, investment, and coworking into hybrid ecosystems located in single campuses.
The document discusses how the economic landscape is changing and will seem foreign to business leaders who rely on old notions of competition. It introduces IntellaCore as a company that helps other businesses expand globally to increase revenue, lower costs, and position themselves to compete in today's global marketplace through services like market evaluation, expansion into new markets and identification of new vendors.
The document summarizes a tech-focused co-working space called the Majoran Distillery in Adelaide, Australia. In 3 months, the Distillery has grown to 15 members, launched successfully, and is now at full capacity. It is seeking $30,000-$60,000 in funding to expand to a larger space that can accommodate more members. The Distillery has already seen success hosting events and gaining media coverage. Sponsorship packages are outlined that would help support the Distillery's growth.
The Vigo Programme is a new type of acceleration program in Finland designed to complement the existing innovation ecosystem. It selects independent accelerator companies to provide support, experience, and financing to high-potential Finnish startups. The key objectives are to help promising startups grow into successful companies, ensure early funding, increase company value, and attract venture capital investments. Selected accelerators invest both money and time into portfolio companies over an 18-24 month period. The program has supported over 40 companies so far, raising over 60 million Euros in funding. Excellent early results include a successful exit and hundreds of new jobs created.
The document outlines Vishal Gupta's business model masterclass presentation. It discusses the evolution of coworking spaces, from early struggles faced by Regus to recent growth led by WeWork. It also examines emerging models that combine incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces, and investment funds into hybrid ecosystems. Several case studies are presented of corporates partnering with accelerators to foster innovation.
Rubicon Ventures is raising its second venture capital fund to invest in late-stage seed, Series A, and Series B companies primarily in the enterprise and consumer sectors. The fund will focus on software and internet companies in the US but also invest internationally through its global limited partner network. Rubicon aims to add value to portfolio companies through leveraging its diverse network of corporate, high-net-worth individual, family office, and institutional investors.
The document provides advice on fundraising and securing investment for new ventures. It discusses important questions around how much money is needed, the best funding sources, and how to go about securing funding. It emphasizes the importance of having a solid business model, financial plan, and pitching skills. It outlines different investor and angel types and strategies for negotiating with them. The document shares the author's personal fundraising journey, including initial funding from founders, followed by angel rounds that valued the company at €2.65 million and just under €6 million. Overall, the document offers a comprehensive overview of fundraising and securing investment.
The document provides information about NDRC (National Digital Research Centre) at PorterShed, including their open night event, investment figures, portfolio companies, and facts about NDRC startups. It also discusses stages of starting a startup, focusing on problem/solution fit, product/market fit, and scaling. Finally, it outlines the selection process and key dates for NDRC's accelerator program, including application deadline, pitch dates, offer date, and program start date. Selection will be done by a panel including NDRC venture investment leaders and a fund general partner.
Elevator Dundee Accelerator Sponsorship & Partnership Proposal - *RedactedAndrew McCurrach
Elevator is seeking sponsors and partners to support its accelerator programmes at the Centre for Entrepreneurship in Dundee. The accelerator programmes support early stage businesses over 12 weeks. Elevator is inviting proposals for sponsorship at gold, silver, and bronze levels as well as exclusive partnerships in areas like banking, legal services, and technology. Partnerships provide financial support as well as expert workshops and mentoring. In return, sponsors and partners gain access to accelerator participants and alumni, marketing exposure, and staff development opportunities. Proposals should include details about the company, reasons for interest, and financial offer.
The document provides an overview of key considerations for startups raising venture capital funding. It discusses that the founding team is the most important factor and that investors seek a large total addressable market opportunity. Investors want to see the potential for big returns, usually through acquiring a meaningful ownership stake in a very large company. Raising venture capital is just the beginning, as building a successful company is a long journey.
Jakub Simek from Pontis Foundation and Sote Hub created the first draft of the Sote Talent business idea as an example and use case of our Effective Innovation Canvas. The Sote Talent idea is in early stage of consultations and prototyping. Please feel free to contribute with your comments, corrections and suggestions.
Jakub Simek from Pontis Foundation and Sote Hub created the first draft of the Sote Talent business idea as an example and use case of our Effective Innovation Canvas. The Sote Talent idea is in early stage of consultations and prototyping. Please feel free to contribute with your comments, corrections and suggestions.
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UtrechtInc was founded in 2009 by the University of Utrecht, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, UMC Utrecht, the Municipality of Utrecht, and Rabobank to support startups in health, education, and climate. It has supported 137 startups, graduated 60 companies, and helped create 630 jobs from 2009 to 2014 with 118 million euros raised and 39 million in revenue generated by the startups. Currently, UtrechtInc supports 37 startups with 112 founders and employees assisted by 63 advisors and mentors.
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YesDelft is a network in the Netherlands dedicated to accelerating startups through various programs and partnerships. Their mission is to fuel startup success by connecting entrepreneurs with funding, customers, and partners. They focus on industries like energy, mobility, biotech, and more. Startups can engage with YesDelft through scouting, connecting, joining forces, engaging, and boosting to build international brands and launch customers.
EBN runt al 10 jaar een kwaliteitssysteem voor incubators en innovatiecentra. Een goede kwaliteit wordt beloond met het het EC|BIC label dé Europese Standaard.
ESA is al weer 10 jaar betrokken bij het ontwikkelen van incubatieprogramma's die het gebruik van ruimtevaarttechnologie en -systemen door Startups stimuleert. Na de methode hiervoor eerst zelf in Noordwijk toe te passen is ESA Business Incubation Centre inmiddels als een soort franchise in 10 landen uitgerold. De incubatiemethode is overal hetzelfde wat het voor ESA mogelijk maakt om op management- en prestatieniveau betrokken te blijven bij al die incubators ook al managed ESA er geen één meer zelf.
StartupBootcamp is bewust heel transparant over de prestaties van haar organisatie. Enerzijds omdat dat bijdraagt aan vertrouwen bij stakeholders en shareholders maar ook bij Startups. Ook intern speelt het een rol omdat StartupBootcamp door heel Europa programma's mogelijk maakt via een partnermodel - dan is het handig als je het over dezelfde parameters hebt als je in gesprek bent over de uitdagingen en prestaties.
DutchBasecamp helpt ondernemers voet aan de grond te krijgen in Silicon Valley en maakt zich sterk voor het promoten van Nederland als Startup Hub. Er is een gezamenlijke inspanning nodig om Nederland als Startup Natie veel beter op de kaart te zetten.
The High Tech Campus Eindhoven is located in Eindhoven, Netherlands and is described as the "smartest square kilometer" with over 135 campus companies and a population over 10,000 from over 80 nationalities. It hosts many knowledge institutes and over 25,000 square meters of laboratories and clean rooms. Some 40% of all patent applications in the Netherlands originate from the Campus. It is considered a campus of national significance and has received international recognition as a top location for high tech companies and innovation.
Op basis van 2 jaar onderzoek in 12 regio's in Europa is inzicht verworven in de rol van overheden bij het tot stand brengen van incubatoren gericht op ontwikkeling van creatief ondernemerschap én in het business model van dit type incubatoren. Op basis hiervan is een stelling uitgewerkt over de kans voor verbetering van het regionale innovatie ecosysteem door dienstverlening te ontwikkelen die technische bedrijven helpt te vernieuwen.
Startup Health creert een eigen categorie business incubators. In 10 jaar tijd wil zij 1.000 startup wereldwijd verbinden aan de uitdaging om de gezondheidszorg dramatisch te vernieuwen. Een waar 'Global Entrepreneurship' aanpak, die het ambitieniveau van Amerikaanse ondernemers weergeeft.
Marcus Fernhout heeft ervaring opgedaan in het geschikt maken van leegstaande gebouwen voor startende en creatieve ondernemers. Toen bekend werd dat het beroemde CIC uit Boston Rotterdam had gekozen als eerste internationale locatie voor haar expansie deed hij de stoute schoenen aan om met hem in zee te gaan - én dat wordt in de VS gewaardeerd!. De investering van CIC Innovation Centre in Rotterdam zal een groot effect hebben op het regionale ecosysteem.
De geboren Zeeuw ging van harte uit op de uitnodiging om met zijn ervaring in Silicon Valley te kijken naar wat we kunnen leren en misschien copieren. Zijn stelling is dat we onze voorsprong snel verliezen omdat we niet doorzetten in het ontwikkelen van een vernieuwende ondernemende populatie. We willen te snel resultaat, zij te snel tevreden en nog steeds te risicomijdend. Als op scholen zou het nodige aangepakt moeten worden willen we weer voorop gaan lopen.
Ondernemerschap is groeiende in Nederland, die trend is al vanf de jaren negentig zichtbaar. Hebben we dan een gezond ondernemend ecosysteem? Nog niet ideaal. Ten opzichte van de de VS of Zweden is er bij Nederlandse startups een lagere groeiambitie mbt de groei in aantal medewerkers. Tevens hebben we een groot aantal bewust of verplichte ZZPérs. Beide zijn gerelateerd aan het functioneren van de arbeidsmarkt - maar het heeft natuurlijk ook met het ambitieniveau (motivatie & cultuur) te maken. We hebben toch nog steeds een beetje een 'doe maar gewoon' cultuur. Naast arbeidsmarkthervormingen moeten we ook werken aan het belonen van ambities, het ontwikkelen van leiderschap (voorbeeld/champions) en het ontwikkelen van nieuwe combinaties an kennis, kapitaal en talent.
Owlin heeft al een behoorlijke route gevolgd door het Nederlandse Ecosysteem. Ooit meegedaan met Startup Weekend, vervolgens naar Inqubator in Leeuwarden vandaar naar Rockstart, gefinancierd door Noro Venture Capital, eerste klanten als Deloitte en INGbank, en ze gaan maar door. Met wat? Met 'early warning diensten' voor beleggers, verzekeraars en accountants. En ze zijn sneller dan Bloomberg!
De grote aandacht voor het ontwikkelen van ondernemerszin draait om de noodzaak tot waardecreatie in een wereld die snel veranderd. Het is niet meer genoeg om een goede prijs/kwaliteitverhouding te hebben, flexibel en innovatief te zijn, waardecreeren is het nieuwe belang van ondernemingen. De prijswinnende benadering van VentureLab voor groeiondernemers draagt bij aan de ontwikkeling van bedrijven die echt waarde creëren. Aan de basis staat het bij NIKOS ontwikkelde 4S model.
1) Dr. Mauer is a researcher in effectuation and entrepreneurship who discusses effectuation as an observable and teachable method for entrepreneurs to cope with uncertainty.
2) Effectuation focuses on means-orientation rather than goal-orientation, affordable loss rather than expected returns, and leveraging contingencies rather than risk management.
3) Research has shown that early-stage technology ventures using effectuation principles show quicker development than those using traditional management approaches. Incubators can help teach effectual mindsets and processes.
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6. What is an accelerator
•a modern, for-profit startup incubator,
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9. Investment per startup
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€15.000
In kind investment through partners
€46.000
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€10.000
€2.500
Total €100.700
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