The Global Start-ups Exchange Program helps start-ups expand into new global markets like Southeast Asia. Over 4 weeks, start-ups receive local induction, resources, mentors and office space to validate their product, understand local needs, and gain traction. They leverage an existing partner network and can access opportunities in the large ASEAN market. The program culminates in a pitch event to potential investors and partners. Eligible start-ups are pre-Series A to Series B companies in ICT interested in Southeast Asia expansion.

1. GLOBAL
START-UPS
EXCHANGE
PROGRAM

2. BUILDING A START-UP IS A
GLOBAL BUSINESS
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The World is Your
Market
Effectively Localize
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We Can Help
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In the rapidly evolving
start-up landscape, it’s
keep up or be left
behind. We help you
get an edge over the
others
Validate your product
and understand the
market needs while
we set you up with
the resources to
succeed
Don’t be constrained
by geography – gain
access to new market
opportunities

3. BE PART OF AN EXISTING GLOBAL
NETWORK
• Leverage our network of Strategic Partners to break into new
markets, validate your product and gain traction across geographical
borders.
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… and continually expanding!

4. OPPORTUNITIES IN ASEAN
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Combined GDP of US$2.6T
(World’s 7th largest economy)
Population of 622 Milion
(World’s 3rd largest population)
$2.2Bn in 401 VC Investments (2014-Q3 2015)[3]43% CAGR in Deal Volume between
2008 and 2015[1]
Consumer class doubling to 80M between
2010 and 2017[2]
[1] Preqin ASEAN Private Equity Deal Activity Report 2015
[2]Economist Intelligence Unit – Re-drawing the ASEAN Map
[3]Preqin and SVCA Special Report 2014: Singapore and ASEAN Private Equity, Preqin ASEAN Private Equity Deal Activity October 2015

5. FROM SINGAPORE TO ASEAN
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Ranked #1 in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2016
We’ll be your gateway to Southeast Asia[1]
On average, 66% of deal activity
happens in Singapore[2]
#1 in Southeast Asia and rising 7 places to
be ranked #10 in the world for Global
Startup Ecosystems[3]
[1] World Bank: Ease of Doing Business in Singapore
[2]Preqin and SVCA Special Report 2014: Singapore and ASEAN Private Equity
[3]Compass Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2015
94.5% compliance with ASEAN Economic
Community (AEC) Blueprint measures –
the Highest in ASEAN

6. SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY
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If your company is at
pre-Series A, Series A
or Series B
with strong growth
metrics to show…
And you are
in the ICT space
(Information,
Communications and
Technology)…
With an interest in
expanding into the
South-East Asian
region, we want you!

7. PROGRAM FRAMEWORK
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Local Induction Program: Get up to speed on the opportunities available as we help you
with the transition to a new market.
Get plugged into the local start-up scene at our complimentary co-working space.
Meet your business mentor and your local entrepreneur buddy
We’ve equipped you with knowledge and the rest is up to you. Build and refine
your product
The culmination of all you’ve learned! Pitch to potential investors and partners.
Week 1
Discover
Week 3
Build
Week 4
Sell
Week 2
Accelerate

8. WEEK 1: DISCOVER
• Introduction to BASH
• Introduction to Singapore – Essential Knowledge
• Introduction to Infocomm Investments Team
• Introduction to Singapore Ecosystem & Grants available
• Introduction to Residents@BASH & Mentors in 5
minutes
• Business Model Clinic: Localise your Business Model
• 1:1 with Mentors and Start-Up Buddy
• Networking Session
• Learning: Weekly Review
Introduction
to Singapore
Meet the
Community

9. WEEK 2: ACCELERATE
• Weekly Objectives: What are you doing this week?
• Business Model Clinic: Power Up Your BMC
• Skills Training:
Marketing, Sales Pitch, Finance, Peruasion, and more
• Business Chat with Mentors
• Market Research:
Who should you meet to sell? Do you need to contact
surveys for customer validation?
• Learning: Weekly Review
Skills Training
Market Research

10. WEEK 3: BUILD
• Weekly Objectives: What are you doing this week?
• Business Model Clinic: Review
• Skills Training
Presentation Skill/ Slides, HR
• Business Chat with Mentors
• Meeting Customers/Partners/Fund
• Trial Demo Day Run
• Learning: Weekly Review
Skills Training
Demo Day
Preparations

11. WEEK 4: SELL
• Weekly Objectives: What are you doing this week?
• Review of BMC
• Business Chat with Mentors
• Skill Training:
Valuation & Term Sheet Negotiations, Start-up Internal
Ops Know How (sales invoice, PO, salaries
• Meeting Customers/Partners/Fund
• Demo Day
(set in the early part of the week to allow follow-up)
• Learning: Weekly Review
Skills Training
Demo Day

12. GET IN CONTACT
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