the optus-innov8 seed program season 2 info session
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who, what, how and whatever else you want to know.
@apglo - alfred lo@gekka01 - rebecca hayseason 2 - january 2013
We’re a collaboration between Optus & SingTel Innov8, bringing together funding and resources for Australian tech startups
About Us
The inaugural Winter 2012 Seed Program
Winter 2012Seed Programthe shortlist
Our first portfolio companies
What does a startup get as part of the Program?
Up to $250k investment per startup
Co-working locations in Melbourne and Sydney
Faster access to market through proof of concepts
Mentorship from subject matter experts
Access to communications networks
Intangible non-financial benefits
Reach international investor networks
Access to SingTel Group’s 462M mobile subscribers
Points to highlight
UP TO $250k INVESTMENT PER STARTUP
UP TO EIGHT STARTUP INVESTMENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR
FOCUS AREASMOBILITY
DIGITAL DISRUPTIONDIGITAL CONVERGENCE
JOINT INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
INVESTMENT FROM INNOV8
PREFERENCE FOR CO-INVESTMENT
WILL LEAD OR FOLLOW
BOARD OBSERVER RIGHTS
“Season 2” Seed Program Process
Season 2launched
16 JAN
Shortlisted startups announced
20 FEB
Pitch Day at Optus Campus
Sydney
26 FEB
Season 2 applications close
4 FEB9PM AEDT
Where applicants should be
GETTING EFFICIENT
Five eligibility requirements
1. Be incorporated and based in Australia (with an ABN and registered for GST)
2. Be a globally scaleable digital / tech business3. Have an existing working prototype - customers better,
paying customers even better4. Have an established and dedicated team5. Have an investor presentation
How we evaluate
✓ Problem / Solution Fit✓ Product / Market Fit✓ Business Model, Marketing Strategy & Traction✓ Founders✓ Funding✓ References✓ The Duck’s Nuts
References instead of Referrals
How can Optus & the SingTel Group materially help your startup?
Online applications via F6S
Applications close 9pm AEDT Feb 4
Changes from last time
Come visit us atoptusinnov8seed.com.au
Peter Huynh Alfred Lo Rebecca Hay
Thx!
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