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is a trusted strategic advisor to leading companies at the
intersection of business and mobile technologies.
Northstream
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NorthstreamStriving for impact
Solid track record in the telecom industry• Founded: 1998• Fully owned by the
management team• Offices in Stockholm
and Helsinki• Proven and constantly
developing methodologies
• Holistic industry view through work across telecom ecosystem in variety of regions and markets
• Well connected in the industry
• International team
4SERVICES OVERVIEWWe have gained a sound reputation through wider range of business and technology consulting assignments in all corners of the industry since 1998. We center our services around Strategy, Sourcing and Change Management.
Strategy
Sourcing
Change
Northstream has built considerable experience providing strategic advice to actors in the telecommunications industry, in particular with: • Corporate strategy development and planning
• Technology & product strategy evaluation• Operational review, optimization and investment support
Northstream’s approach to sourcing is one of the most powerful in the industry, we have gained significant experience in:
• Sourcing/Outsourcing of systems, networks, platforms, services
• RFP and process management• Managed services strategy, assessment and sourcing
Northstream Change practice offers strategic advice and operational support to clients going through organizational change programs. Client scenarios include:• Internal re-organization
• Transition of responsibilities and/or staff to 3rd party• Shift in supplier base of managed services
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UpstreamA program to encourage the ICT startup scene to grow
Why Northstream services?
• Advice from experts• Access to relevant partners• Awareness building
Who should apply?
• Nordic startups and growth companies in the ICT sector
• Preferably past Seed Capital Stage
• Companies in hardware/software business, or offering services for service providers
UpstreamPROGRAM BACKGROUND
Experience with startups
• Northstream has since its foundation been an active player in the Nordic startup scene
• Founded Alice systems, and co-founded VC firm Argnor
Supported startups
• Advised leading VCs such as BVP, EQT, 3i, Amadeus Capital, Apax, CRV, etc.
Time to give back
• We believe we can contribute to the development of startups with our experience and expertise
• We will provide our consulting services to selected startups at a significantly discounted rate
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Upstream aims to provide valuable advice to startups in areas such as go-to market strategies, product strategies and business models
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• Preferred characteristics: Companies past Seed Capital Stage in the ICT industry
• Startups in the hardware/software business, or offering services for service providers
01Finding the best match
• Company presentation, goals and key challenges
• Interactive meeting with discussions
• Exchange of background material
02Meet & Greet
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• Review of the business plan and operations
• Analysis of key challenges discussed during the meet & greet
• Typically done by 1-2 consultant team over 1-2 weeks, and potential expert interviews
03Analysi
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• The workshop: key findings and conclusions are presented to the company’s management team
• The delivery: an executive summary of our findings and recommendations
04Recommendations
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• The business progress will be reviewed after 6-12 months
• The participating companies will report their success
• Northstream will present chosen startups in marketing
05Follow-
up
Email us the following:• A short description of
your company and business
• Top three topics where Upstream could support
• Key business goals for the next 12 months
• Contact details
06Apply
