IMPACTING PEOPLE’S LIVES

* THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EMERGING MARKETS*

Pitching contest

(Seedstars World)

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“ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS FOR STARTUPS”

“HOW DO YOU SPOT UNDISCOVERED,

GENIUS STARTUPS ?”

”A WINDOW INTO DISRUPTION IN EMERGING

MARKETS”

“FIND THE BEST GLOBAL STARTUPS”

Since 2013, Seedstars World is the largest and most prestigious pitching

competition to spot the best entrepreneurs in emerging markets, those shaping

tomorrow’s future.

One motto : talents are everywhere.

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The competition runs in 60+ emerging markets

* Hubs with Seedspace (planned and current) Yearly local “Seedstars World” events and network

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AFRICAAbidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape

Town, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Gaborone, Johannesburg,Kampala, Kigali, Lagos,

Luanda, Maputo, Nairobi

LATAMBogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Mexico

City, Montevideo, Panama, Quito, Santiago, Sao Paulo

CEE & MENAAlger, Amman, Baku, Beirut, Belgrade,

Cairo, Casablanca, Dubai, Istanbul, Kiev, Moscow, Ramallah, Sofia, Tehran,

Yerevan

ASIABangalore, Bangkok, Dhaka, Ho Chi Minh,

HK, Islamabad, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Naypyidaw, Seoul, Shanghai,

Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo

Access to 1’500+ entrepreneurs, investors,

incubators, corporates, etc.

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Our local events reunite the “movers and shakers”

India Morocco Ethiopia

Taiwan LebanonBrazil

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Why startups apply

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFERTake advantage of top-quality mentors/advisors (directors of accelerators, corporate managers, successful entrepreneurs and investors) coming from all corners of the world.

FUNDINGEquity and/or grant financing to win and numerous cash & technology prizes are awarded to the finalists. 200+ investors attend the regional and global Events

MARKET ACCESSGet quality contacts in 55+ markets all over the world and find complementary partners to ramp up your expansion plans.

NETWORKExpand your network with key players of the ecosystem. 1000+ investors, speakers, corporates and participants from all over the world are to be present at the final event.

COMMUNITYJoin the close knit community of Seedstars World alumni and grow with them. "A true family" - Alumni 2014.

VISIBILITYAll Seedstars World events are covered by either local, national, regional or international press with around 800 articles published on the world tour and final event for the 2015 edition.

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3000+ of the best early-stage startups are screened each year

1 winner

3000+ startups screened

800+ invited to pitch

Recommended by local partners – 100+ accelerators, VCs, co-working spaces, startup communities

Selected by Seedstars: < 2 years old ; funding < $500k; existing product; potential to be global

≈ 250 regional jury members (local investors, accelerators, incubators & entrepreneurs)

Investors, mentors & entrepreneurs select the top startups

Worldwide jury membersselect the best startups in each track

Winners from each track and prize to receive each equity investment or grant/in-kind

Global Winners

55+ local winners(invited to Switzerland)

A process fine tuned for the past

three years

Finalists

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Startups we source cover a wide spectrum

3D gaming jacket with haptic feedback & vibration technology

Mexico

Real-time translation of sign-language into voice and text

UAE

Address system with for emerging markets

Kenya

The Netflix of social games with episode and data drive.

Argentina

Modular ERP and payroll management system

Philippines

Modular smartwatchIran

Connected fire detector for slumsSouth Africa

Bitcoin payment remittance service for the African diaspora

Ghana

PRIZECash or in-kind prize (min. USD 25k)

TRACKInvestment (<USD 500k) or a grant (min. USD 50k)

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Startups get to win either a Track or a Prize

Travel Fintech

Connectivity Your custom-made track

Women

Africa

Social

Your custom-made prize

Unfair Advantage (e.g., distribution platform, easier/cheaper access to technologies)

Dedicated search Picked from pitching contestants

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Winning startups get 3 valuable opportunities to shine

Local pitching event Seedstars Event - Regional editions

Seedstars Event - Global edition

What: Local winners are elected from 50-100 contestants handpicked with the help of our local partners

Audience: 100-200

Coverage: Local and national

What: Winners from a region can network and pitch in front of investors, corporates and governments

Audience: 300-500

Coverage: National and regional

What: All winners are brought to Switzerland and the best startups receive equity financing and/or grant

Audience: 500-1000

Coverage: Regional and international

Local pitching eventAUDIENCE

DURATION

WHAT IS IT ABOUT HOW DOES IT LOOK LIKE

Identify "high potential entrepreneurs" and reward them for their achievements by inviting them to compete at the Seedstars Global Event.

Support the local ecosystem in building the rising stars in your region & participate in the pitching contest as mentor, jury member and/or speaker.

4-6 hours (+ training)

Entrepreneurs / Developers

Aspiring entrepreneurs

Investors / Corporates / Governments

Employees / Clients / Talents

Pitch training

Full day Half day

Event

Duration

Top 12 startupsAttendees

Sample agenda for a the pitching day

Pitching

~150 attendees

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Partnership Highlights

VisibilityOnline & Offline Exposure – PR – Social Media

Startup Dealflow & InsightsStartup Info & Report – Introductions to founders

Network & RecognitionIntroductions to key players – Jury Seat – Keynote

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in a nutshell

Bootcamp

Seedstars World Event

20 + Founders/CEOs 5 + Mentors

100 + Attendees10 + Pitching startups5 + Jury members5 + Media articles1 Winner

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Partnership levels & benefits

BENEFITS IN KIND PARTNER ORGANIZER

INVOLVEMENT OVER - Local Event IN KIND USD 5K USD 10K

Visibility Onsite

Acknowledgment slide with sponsors’ list at the Opening and Closing Remarks * * *

Logo on promotional materials (invitations, brochure, banners) * * *Sponsor logo on the flight ticket - - *Opportunity for Fireside chat / panel on main stage - - *Opportunity to be a jury member - * *

Visibility Online

Sponsor’s logo and name on the event website with a link to sponsor's website * * *

Press Release announcing the sponsorship - * *Social media posts (Facebook, Twitter) * * *

Specialities Opportunity to award a prize - yes yes

Dedicated report about the event - yes yes

* Position & size according to Partnership category

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Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

BRANDED EVENTS Brand your own satellite event.EXAMPLES :

Investor forum / Award a prize / Coffee breaks & lunch /Private dinner

CONTENT PARTNERSHIP

Be associated with cutting-edge knowledge about a topic relevant to your organisation.

EXAMPLES : Content workshops

BRANDED AREAS Brand a specific area at the event. EXAMPLES : Mobile recharge zone / Internet corner / Meeting spot

DIGITAL VISIBILITY Reach participants via targeted digital channels. EXAMPLES : Bootcamp Wifi / Event Wifi / Push notification to all the attendees

PRINT & GOODIES Add your logo on printed material and goodies.EXAMPLES :

Event badges / Event bags / Event bags Insert /Bookmarks / Writing pads / Pens

Details and price list of opportunities available upon request.

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Examples of onsite visibility

Examples of Branded Events

Prize Private event / dinners Networking breaks

Women prizeHublot

Entrepreneur dinnerBBVA

Event LunchVAUD

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Examples of Branded Areas

Internet CornerRecharger Zone Tech Talks

Event Wifi General Access

Wifi

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Examples of Print and Goodies

Badges Bags

Bag Tags

Bags insert

Bookmarks Writing pads and pens

Examples of press exposure

Online following:Facebook: 15,000 likes

Newsletter: 12,000 subscribers

Twitter: 6,000 followers

Over 1,500 press articles per year

About Seedstars …

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Emerging markets

Entrepreneurship and tech innovation

Impact

Our work is at the crossroads of 3 major trends

* Credit to Timbo Drayson, founder of OkHi and winner of Seedstars World Nairobi 2014

WHY

HOW

WHAT

WHO- A global organisation with activities in 55+ emerging markets - Led by Swiss entrepreneurs who dream big and get their hands dirty- Operated by 30+ millennials driven by bringing positive impact

- Impacting people’s lives - In emerging markets - Through entrepreneurship and tech innovation

- We connect stakeholders within and across 55+ startup ecosystems- We build companies from scratch to solve local pain points- We invest in driven entrepreneurs

To get a bigger chance at having a bigger impact* - the opportunities created by Mobile and Internet in emerging markets is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to impact the lives of millions

If you’re in a hurry, that’s what you need to know

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What makes Seedstars different

We are entrepreneurs

We walk the talk - some TALK entrepreneurship, we

DO entrepreneurship. Building companies is our

DNA.

We are global(in emerging markets)

From day one, our ambition has been global. Our group is

active in 55+ of the fastest-growing ecosystems.

We are lean and resilient

We don’t have all answers We have the iterative process and resilience to get to them with

the quickest and most cost-efficient route.

We are Swiss

Seedstars is an idea born in Switzerland, sharing the same

values - trust, reliability, consensus, efficiency and

neutrality.

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We dream big and are getting noticed

Check out all the Seedstars World partners at: seedstarsworld.com/partners

GLOBAL MEDIA & PRESS COVERAGE

Check out all the Seedstars World coverage at: seedstarsworld.com/press

200+ PARTNERS THAT BELIEVE IN US

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Our community of entrepreneurs is growing fast...

150,000+ people reachedthrough SSW events

200+ events 50+ countries

3000+ applications800+ pitches120+ advisors110+ alumni

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India Morocco

TaiwanBrazil

...and this community is truly global !

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AFRICAAbidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape

Town, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Gaborone, Johannesburg,Kampala, Kigali, Lagos,

Luanda, Maputo, Nairobi

LATAMBogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Mexico

City, Montevideo, Panama, Quito, Santiago, Sao Paulo

CEE & MENAAlger, Amman, Baku, Beirut, Belgrade,

Cairo, Casablanca, Dubai, Istanbul, Kiev, Moscow, Ramallah, Sofia, Tehran,

Yerevan

ASIABangalore, Bangkok, Dhaka, Ho Chi Minh,

HK, Islamabad, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Naypyidaw, Seoul, Shanghai,

Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo

Access to 1’500+ entrepreneurs,

investors, incubators, corporates, etc.

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We are powered by a family of hungry achievers

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How we support private and public organisations

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Visibility & access

Innovation advisory

Innovation pipeline

Insights- Expert-on-calls / Expert-on-meetings- Off-the-shelf market insights and custom studies

- Pitching competition (Seedstars World)- Regional / Global Conference (Seedstars Event)- Physical hubs (Seedspace)- Events such as bootcamps, hackathons and workshops

- Innovation benchmarking- Innovation audit

- Academy program (education to launch a startup or join one)- Growth program (from early-traction to high-growth/scalability)- Co-development (launch prototypes together)- Dedicated search (feeding your accelerator / incubator / event program)

- Investor clubs (from early-stage to growth-stage)- Investor services (due diligence and hands-on portfolio management)

Investing

We support organisations - such as Corporates, Public Institutions, Investors, or NGOs - on their tech innovation/impact agenda in emerging markets.