Startupbootcamp is a leading global startup accelerator program that offers a 3-month intensive program connecting startups to a global network of mentors and investors. The program provides €15,000 in seed funding, free co-working space, over €400,000 in sponsored services, and connects teams to investors through Demo Days. Startupbootcamp has programs in multiple cities including Berlin, where the 2014 focus is on smart transportation and energy, with a new connected program in San Francisco. Graduates have a high rate of success, with 70% receiving additional funding.

1. PRESS KIT

2. Founded in 2010, Startupbootcamp is Europe's leading startup
accelerator with a mentor and alumni network from 30+ countries
across the globe. The program offers startups access to world-class
industry expertise during an intensive three-month program. At the
end of the program, startups pitch at Demo Day to more than 150
investors. Programs are currently active in Amsterdam, Berlin,
Copenhagen, London, Eindhoven, Tel Aviv and Haifa (Israel) and
Istanbul, with other cities and vertical programs to be announced soon.
STARTUPBOOTCAMP

3. Startupbootcamp is a global startup accelerator program
offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to launch their
business into the global industry. The 3-month program
connects 10 selected teams with our growing mentor and
alumni network from over 30 countries and across hundreds
of industries. In addition to receiving intense mentorship,
teams will also enjoy many other perks such as €15,000 seed
funding, 6 months of free co-working space in the new
Rainmaking Loft Berlin, and over €400,000 worth of deals
and benefits.
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Graduates of Startupbootcamp have a stunning success rate
- an average of 70% of startups who have completed the
program have gone on to receive additional funding. We
work hard with other entrepreneurial programs such as IBM
SmartCamp and China Accelerator to reduce the barrier of
entry for entrepreneurs in new markets.
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Startupbootcamp runs programs across Copenhagen,
London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Haifa, and
Istanbul.
ABOUT STARTUPBOOTCAMP

4. Startupbootcamp Berlin is the leading global startup accelerator with
this year’s focus on Smart Transportation & Energy - The
Connected and Efficient Mobility of People and Goods.
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In a first-of-its-kind program, Startupbootcamp Berlin will launch a
new dual-city program connecting Berlin and San Francisco along
this vertical. Global partners include Cisco, HERE, Castrol
innoVentures, Daimler, Bosch and EnBW.
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Startupbootcamp Berlin is located at the Rainmaking Loft Berlin, a
workspace for high-profile tech startups in the heart of Berlin. Being
Europe’s growing creative tech-hub, the city attracts the best talent,
mentors, venture capitalists, and business angels from all around the
world.
STARTUPBOOTCAMP BERLIN

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What are Pitch Days?
Pitch Days are informal events used as a part of the screening
process to discover the top startups for Startupbootcamp
Berlin. Selected teams will be invited to one of our pitch day
locations and will be given the opportunity to pitch their idea
to the Startupbootcamp team and mentors. In return, startups
will receive personalized feedback on their ideas, invaluable
exposure, and the chance to network with other aspiring
startup teams.
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Who Can Apply to Pitch?
Startups in Smart Transportation & Energy are encouraged
to apply but applications are open to everyone. All startups
interested in joining the Startupbootcamp program should
also apply to pitch at one of our roadshow locations.
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What Can I Expect from a Pitch Day?
The selected 10 teams will be given 20 minutes to pitch their
startup to the Startupbootcamp team and mentors. The day
will begin with an introduction to the Startupbootcamp
Program, followed by the first 5 pitches, a lunch break, then
the remaining 5 pitches.
SBC BERLIN PITCH DAYS 2014

6. APRIL 19 // PARIS
APRIL 24 // KRAKOW"
APRIL 25 // AMSTERDAM
MAY 05 // BERLIN (NEXT14 Conference)
MAY 07 // FRANKFURT
MAY 09 // ISTANBUL
MAY 15 // LONDON
MAY 17 // SARAJEVO
MAY 20 // ASIA (Skype)
MAY 21 // USA/LatAm (Skype)
MAY 27 // BERLIN #1
MAY 31 // BERLIN #2
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SBC Events Calendar - www.startupbootcamp.org/events
PITCH DAY ROADSHOW 2014

7. SOCIAL SHARE
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TWEET this message:"
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Post this blurb on FACEBOOK or LINKEDIN:"
Applications are open for Startupbootcamp Berlin 2014. This year’s theme is
Smart Transportation & Mobility, with a new sister-program opening in San
Francisco in 2015. Interested? Apply now - http://bit.ly/sbcBerlin
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Send this in your NEWSLETTER or EMAIL:"
Startupbootcamp Berlin is the leading global startup accelerator program
connecting 10 teams to their global mentor and alumni network. This year’s
theme is Smart Transportation & Energy, with a new sister-program opening
in San Francisco. In addition to receiving intense mentorship, teams will also
enjoy many other perks such as €15,000 seed funding, 6 months of free co-
working space in the Rainmaking Loft Berlin, and over €400,000 worth of
deals and benefits. Visit http://bit.ly/sbcBerlin to find out how to accelerate
your startup.
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8. Teams Receive"
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Access to Startupbootcamp Global Network"
Access to top markets in Berlin and San Francisco and 500+ Global Mentors,
Investors & Alumni.
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Seed Funding for each Team"
€15.000 Euro per team. This is seed funding for your team to fund yourselves
during the 3 months so that 100% of your time can be dedicated to your project.
You'll need that focus!
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Co-Working Space for Your Team"
Get 6 months free office space in new co-working space, The Rainmaking Loft
Berlin.
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Sponsored Services for Startups"
A sponsorship package from our Sponsors and Partners with an estimated value
of over €400K
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Startupbootcamp Alumni, London Demo Day and Silicon Valley Demo Day"
Startupbootcamp has appointed a full time Alumni Growth Manager to support
and engage with our growing pool of alumni (our programs are producing 60
startups in 2013 alone). All Startupbootcamp startups join the Alumni Growth
program which includes additional Investor Demo Days in London and a Silicon
Valley 2-week trip during which we connect to key valley-based investors,
executives and mentors
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Team Contracts"
We like to keep things simple and transparent. All Startupbootcamp teams of the
same city program will sign the same contract, however, contracts may vary
between different city program locations
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Startupbootcamp Receives"
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In return Startupbootcamp gets 8% equity in each company. We don't take board
seats, we don't get preferred shares. We want startups to see us as the world's
most useful co-founders.
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