F10 info Batch 5.

F10 FinTech Incubator
& Accelerator
Q & A Session
Thomas Landis / James Sanders
Head of F10 / Startup Coaches F10

A Dozen Reasons Why Startups Fail
F10 FINTECH INCUBATOR & ACCELERATOR Q & A Session
1. No funding
2. Poor team
3. Poor product
4. Bad timing
5. No customers
6. Competition
Here is where F10 FinTech Incubator & Accelerator helps!
7. Lack of focus
8. Lack of passion
9. Bad location
10. Not profitable
11. Burn out
12. Legal issues

F10 is Located in Zurich – Switzerland in the Heart of Europe
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F10 is Located in the Heart of Zurich
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Program Framework
Idea To Prototype (P1) Prototype To Product (P2) Product To Market (P3) Member Roundtable
F10 FINTECH INCUBATOR & ACCELERATOR
Product Development, Go To Market & Market Growth
Open Innovation Funnel
Q & A Session

Idea To Prototype (P1) Prototype To Product (P2) Product To Market (P3) Member Roundtable
Product Development, Go To Market & Market Growth
Open Innovation Funnel
Q & A Session
Program Framework

Week 6 April 6-9
FINALIZE BUSINESSPLAN, LAUNCH
MVP, DEMO DAY & GRADUATION
Week 5 March 9-13
GET READY FOR INVESTORS
LEGAL & REGULATIONS
Week 4 January 20-24
PRODUCT / MARKET FIT
MARKETING & SALES STRATEGY
Week 3 December 2-6
PROBLEM / SOLUTION FIT
BUSINESS, PRODUCT & TECH.
Week 1+2 October 21 – November 1
UNDERSTAND THE CUSTOMER
PROBLEM, VISION, TEAM,
BUSINESS MODEL
P2 – Masterclass Schedule 2019/2020

Run a 6 month program (October 21, 2019 – April 9, 2020) with 6 specially
designed masterclass weeks and non-masterclass online sessions
Provide access to Corporate Sponsors, Banks, Members and Mentor network
CHF 15’000 reimbursement for each team, if milestones are reached
Provide the Startup with a dedicated F10 coach
Provide a working space at the F10 for the 6 month program
P2 – Obligation of F10

F10 Core Team
Q & A SessionF10 FINTECH INCUBATOR & ACCELERATOR

F10 Association Board Members

F10 Mentor Community
>60 mentors

Teams/Startups with a prototype (Click version or good PowerPoint are ok)
Real problem has been identified and validated with customers
At least 2 founding members working 100% on the project
Online participation of the program is possible, but the decision maker (CEO) and at
least one other founding member must be present during the 6 training weeks in Zurich
Deliver milestones as defined by F10 along with Startup specific milestones
P2 – Criteria/Obligation for Startups

21 Oct – 1 Nov
Program Launch
Masterclass 1
Week 1+2
2-6 December
Masterclass 2
Week 8 20-24 January
Masterclass 3
Week 12
9-13 March
Masterclass 4
Week 19
6-9 April
Demo Day
Masterclass 5
Week 26
2019
Key Dates
Deadline - June 2
Application Period
25 Jun – 2 Jul
Online Interviews
(top 60)
22-23 August
Speed Dating
(top 25)
13 September
Top 15
Selection
2020
Q & A Session

F10 Acceleration Lifecycle / Roadmap 2018/2019
Ideation Problem/ Solution fit Product/Market fit Launch MVPStage
Goal
Action
Output
Masterclass
Key Topics
Milestones
Get in Love with
the customer problem
• Start Program
• 2 Week Masterclass
• Project mgt. basics
• Understand the customer
• Reduce risks
• Accelerate the idea
• Vision, mission
15 customer
problems understood
Week 1 + 2
Demonstrate that idea
represents a problem
worth solving
• Develop & test prototype
• Validate problem / solution fit
• Understanding customer forces
• Prototyping
• UX design basics
• Business model
• Strategy
Customer problems and possible
solutions validated
Week 8
• Customer problem validated
• Clear vision, mission
• Risks identified & mitigation
planed
Demonstrate business model is
working on a small scale
• Further validate problem /
solution
• Test business model with market
• Marketing, branding &
communications
• Getting investment ready
• Market regulations
• Contribution margin calculation
Solutions tested with the market
Week 12
• Validated prototype with customers
• Validated business model
• Unique value proposition
• Clear picture of MVP
Win first paying customer Run
proof of concept with
corporate partner
• Finding the needed
investment
• Launch MVP on the market
• Go to market strategy
• Investordeck
• Investorday
• Demoday
MVPs launched
Week 17 + 26
• MVP development planed &
started
• Customer acquisition planed &
started
• Investor Deck finished
• Business plan & case finished
• LOI with Corporate Partner
signed

F10 Acceleration Lifecycle / Roadmap 2018/2019
Ideation
Trend Workshop
with each Corporate
Member
Startup
Selection
Startup
Scouting
Trend
analysis
Problem/
Solution fit
Product/
Market fit
Launch MVP
Stage
Goal
Action
Understand the
important &
maturity of Key
Trends
Output
FinTech Trend
Report
Scout active for
the Startups
working on the
relevant Trends
Find the right
Startups
50 Startups
short listed
• Invite 30 Startups for
speed date
• Corporate Partners
select Startups
Pick the right
Startups
15 best fitting Startups
Masterclass
Key Topics
Milestones
Get in Love with
the customer
problem
• Start Program
• 2 Week Masterclass
• Project mgt. basics
• Understand the
customer
• Reduce risks
• Accelerate the idea
• Vision, mission
15 customer
problems understood
Week 1 + 2
Demonstrate that idea
represents a problem worth
solving
• Develop & test
protoype
• Validate problem /
solution fit
• Understanding
customer forces
• Prototyping
• UX design basics
• Business model
• Strategy
Customer problems and
possible solutions validated
Week 8
• Customer
problem
validated
• Clear vision,
mission
• Risks identified &
mitigation planed
Demonstrate business
model is working on a small
scale
• Further validate problem /
solution
• Test business model with
market
• Marketing, branding &
communications
• Getting investment ready
• Market regulations
• Contribution margin
calculation
Solutions tested with the
market
Week 12
• Validated prototype with
customers
• Validated business model
• Unique value proposition
• Clear picture of MVP
Win first paying customer
Run proof of concept
with corporate partner
• Finding the needed
investment
• Launch MVP on the
market
• Go to market strategy
• Investordeck
• Investorday
• Demoday
MVPs launched
Week 17 + 26
• MVP development planed &
started
• Customer acquisition
planed & started
• Investor Deck finished
• Business plan & case
finished
• LOI with Corporate
Partner signed

Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of Startups is F10 looking for?
We focus on early stage FinTech, RegTech and InsurTech Startups
from all over the world.

What is the offering for the Startups?
We help the Startups to further develop their product and launch it
on the market.
We reimburse a total of CHF 15’000.– expenses for each Startup (if
they reach the milestones).
We offer free office space in Zurich – Switzerland for 6 months.
We put you in the spotlight for 6 months and open doors for you.
We connect the Startups with the C-Levels of the Corporate
Partners.

6 months is very long time for an Accelerator Program.
Our goal is that the Startups find their first paying customer; and
we know from our experience that working with Banks and
Insurances takes quite some time.

Does F10 take equity?
Yes. Upon the closing of the Startups next equity financing round,
the Startup will automatically convert equity in the amount of 4.0%
of the Startup to F10.

How does it work with the Masterclasses?
At least two co-Founders from your Startups must be in Zurich
during the Masterclass Weeks (6 Weeks).

Do you help Startups with getting a Visa for Switzerland?
F10 can not help the Startups to get a visa for Switzerland.
Therefore the Teams only have to be present in Zurich for 6 weeks.
Startups should be able to attend this 6 weeks with a tourist or an
education visa.

What kind of trainings does F10 provide?
Many different like; Pitch Training, Structuring your Value
Proposition, defining you Vision, Team Building, User Experience,
Marketing, Founding and Funding a Company in Switzerland, Legal
and Regulatory etc.

Not all of us are working 100% on the project is that a problem?
We only pick 15 Startups per batch. During the 6 month we help
them night and day with our heart and soul to be successful. Since
we give all for the success of the Startups, we expect the Founders
to work fulltime on the project. Therefore we only accept Startups
where at least two persons work 100% on the project.

We already have an MVP, can we still apply?
If the Startup is willing to question their launched product, and if
needed to pivot the product, then we can also accept teams who
have already launched their product.
Nevertheless our main focus is on very early stage Startups who
have at least a validated prototype.

We are not incorporated, is that a problem?
Not at all. We help you to get incorporated in Switzerland.

How does the selection process work?
1) Applications will close on June 2nd
2) F10 invites Top60 for an Online Interview (25th June – 2nd July)
3) F10 selects Top25 for 2-Day Speed Dating in Zurich (22nd – 23rd Aug)
4) Corporate Partners from F10 select Top15 for Program
5) Program starts October 21st in Zurich - Switzerland

How do I apply?
Go to www.f10.ch and apply for it until June 2nd.

Great to have you
on board!
Please contact us for any further information
thomas.landis@f10.ch / james.sanders@f10.ch / lisa.Schroeder@f10.ch

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