Presentation on Microsoft programmes for Start-ups Accelerate Incubate Invest

1. Microsoft's Accelerator Program:
How To Get Investment and Support
Lee Stott
Technical Evangelist

2. Why are we entering the indie start-up space?
1.Becoming
part of the
conversation
It is in our DNA.
Microsoft’s mission is to enable people and business around
the world to realise their full potential.
2.Building trust
and
long-term
relationships
3.Engendering
platform
adoption –
but only if
we can do
1 & 2 first
4.Working with
indie start-
ups makes us
a better
company

7. Aspiration: global footprint of 10 accelerators
London
London is the
newest addition
to the growing list
Currently 4
Microsoft Ventures
Accelerators:
• Tel Aviv
• Beijing
• Bangalore
• Seattle

8. Track record so far…
Microsoft Ventures
50,000
companies are
currently active in
BizSpark worldwide
(since 2008)
119
companies have
gone through our
accelerators
to-date
85%
have received
funding on Demo
Day or within 6 mos
35%
of companies have
reached series A
to-date
6
participating
companies have
been acquired
to-date
>80%
of participants said
they valued the
programme
>95%
of participants said
they valued the MS
Ventures team at
the accelerator
95%
of mentors have
been retained by
start-ups after the
programme

9. Microsoft Ventures Accelerator
London
http://aka.ms/UKAccelerator
Global Power
+
Local Flavour

10. Microsoft Ventures

11. London Accelerator
Microsoft Ventures
Main Accelerator
• 12-week programme to
commence late Nov/early Dec
2013 (pending building works)
• Applications open 2nd Sept
• Up to 20 start-ups per cycle –
50% tech/50% gaming
• 1.5 intakes in FY13 (pilot +
initial intake)
Pilot Accelerator
• 12-week programme to
commenced 9th Sept 2013
• 5 companies
• Tech and gaming start-ups
represented
• Located at Central Working’s
co-working space on Bonhill St.
next to Google Campus

12. Acceptance criteria
• At seed stage (up to $500K in funding)
• Have a big vision
• Are full timers – have quit their day-job to do what they love
• Have a tech person part of the team
• Are a balanced team that can carry an idea from inception to launch
• Have coachable founders
• Be a BizSpark member – Register for FREE here http://www.bizspark.com
• Our cloud is completely open source and friendly, so no matter what stack
you’re building on, you can leverage our cloud. Start-ups accepted into
the programme will be expected to test on Windows Azure.
Microsoft Ventures

13. What makes us unique?
Microsoft Ventures
• Access to global partner ecosystem
• Zero equity
• Well-funded, fully staffed
• Strong curriculum
• 1:1 mentoring
• Global Alumni Network
• Publishing access to Windows 8, Windows Phone &
XboxOne
• Continuation plans

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http://aka.ms/UKAccelerator

18. AppCampus.fi
• A three year project, based in Aalto University: a fusion of
engineering + business + design
• Funded with 18 M€ by Microsoft, Nokia and 3M€ Aalto
University.
• A new kind of seed accelerator for next generation of
mobile experience
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19. What is AppCampus?
A Unique Accelerator
• No Equity Dilution
• No Revenue Share required
• IPRs remain property of developers
Three key facets
• Award Platform
• AppAcademy Coaching Program
• Global Alumni Network
Our only demand is 90 days exclusivity to Windows Phone 8
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21. Criteria for Apps
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Innovative
Bring Innovation to the Windows Phone Ecosystem
Differentiated/Unique
Not already published in any mobile app stores
Key features/APIs
Support key features and APIs of the platform
Convincing Overall Proposal
Demonstrated design, technical, and business excellence
Popularity/Commercial value
Potential for mass appeal and/or revenue generation

24. Microsoft Ventures

25. Lift Studio In-Residence Studio
• “In-Residence” Studio based at Microsoft Lift London Studio, Soho
• Advice/guidance/Mentorship from industry experts
• Investment
• Access to Hardware and Technology
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26. In-Residence Program
New “In-Residence” Team wanted
Start Feb 2014 in Soho Office, London
Contact liftres@microsoft.com
Salvatore Fileccia

28. Its not an accelerator or incubator
Its an investment fund.

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36. Thank you
Please register at
AppCampus - http://www.appcampus.fi
GreenShoots - http://greenshoots.creativeengland.co.uk
Ventures London Accelerator - http://aka.ms/UKAccelerator
Lift London Studion “In-Residence” liftres@microsoft.com
Lee Stott
LeeStott@mcirosoft.com