pj tech catalyst
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The original presentation, as it was delivered in Open Coffee Athens Friday November 30TRANSCRIPT
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Open Coffee Presentation
Nov 30, 2012
technology + innovation + support
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Who We Are
Arnaud Henin
LoukasPilitsis
fund manager
• Experienced international fund management team
• Deep technology and start-up experience
• Strong investment sector background
Chris Tsangos
Vasilis Theoharakis
Kostas Mallios
Nikos Antoniouinvestment manager
MichaelDimitropoulos
investment manager
Management Team
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A Few Myths and Realities
• PJ Tech Catalyst is a bank
• PJ Tech Catalyst gives loans
• PJ Tech Catalyst is new to the market
Myths Realities
PJ Tech Catalyst is a € 15 mn seed-stage investment fund
The investors in the fund are the Piraeus Bank Group and the EIF through the JEREMIE program
PJ Tech Catalyst is a fully-independent separate entity
PJ Tech Catalyst only makes equity investments of up to € 750 k in seed companies
No personal guarantees, no collateral – the Fund invests directly in the company
The team members have all been involved with start-ups and innovation in Greece and abroad for several years
PEA has been active in Greece for 3 years – it was 50% anchor investor in the original Open Fund and has most active Taneo VC fund
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Support and help shape a dynamic and successful start-up scene in Greece
Invest in and help grow a group of promising ICT start-ups into world class companies
Work with other market participants to develop local talent and attract investment into Greece
The PJ Tech Catalyst team has the vision to:
Our Vision
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Investment Strategy and Focus
• Seed stage investment -• Pre-revenue• Core team assembled• Typically 6 – 24 month old
company• Select idea stage teams
• Technology companies (ICT Sector)
• Main operations in Greece
• Strong and committed team
• A great business idea with clear competitive advantage
• Strong international growth potential
Fund Strategy and Requirements What we look for
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What We Offer
PJ Tech Catalyst proposes a deep partnership with investee companies that offers:
1 Investment• Equity investment of up to € 750 k per company
2 Deep technology management experience
3 International experience and standards for investing and structuring the deal
4 Global network for business development, follow-on financing and exits
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First Steps in a Journey
Start-up financing lifecycle
Idea Seed Financing
Exit (IPO, trade sale,
merger, etc)
Mature Company
VC Financing(Typically multiple
rounds)
Seed financing is one of the first steps in a long process in building
a successful company
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Process and Next Steps
PJ Tech Catalyst follows a straight forward 3-step investment process :
1 Understand and evaluate the team, company, and idea
2 Agree deal terms and check the company
3 Invest in and grow the company
We are actively reviewing ideas and in discussions with companies – contact us
to start the process
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Contact Us
Contact Details
Arnaud Henine - [email protected] – (+30) 694.456.5087
Mike Dimitropoulose - [email protected] - (+30) 694.029.9409
Nikos Antonioue - [email protected] - (+30) 694.486.0931
Chris Tsangose - [email protected] - (+30) 694.820.0001
Loukas Pilitsise - [email protected] - (+30) 695.847.2764
Kostas Malliose – [email protected]
Vasilis Theoharakise – [email protected] – (+30) 694.593.5363
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JEREMIE Support
Financial Support Received from the JEREMIE Facility for PJ Tech Catalyst–
Part of the financing comes from European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and also national resources, as follows: The “Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises – (JEREMIE)” initiative is implemented in the framework of the Sectoral Operational Programmes “Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship” and “Digital Convergence” and the Regional Operational Programmes “Macedonia – Thrace”, “Crete and Aegean Islands”, “Thessaly – Continental Greece – Epirus” and “Attica”, with the co-financing of the Hellenic Republic and the European Union.