1. IMPACTING PEOPLE’S LIVES
* THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IN EMERGING MARKETS*
Pitching
contest
(Seedstars
W
orld)
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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
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Hubs with Seedspace (planned and current) Yearly local “Seedstars World” events and network
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AFRICA
Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape
Town, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Gaborone,
Johannesburg,Kampala, Kigali, Lagos,
Luanda, Maputo, Nairobi
LATAM
Bogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Mexico
City, Montevideo, Panama, Quito,
Santiago, Sao Paulo
CEE & MENA
Alger, Amman, Baku, Beirut, Belgrade,
Cairo, Casablanca, Dubai, Istanbul, Kiev,
Moscow, Ramallah, Sofia, Tehran,
Yerevan
ASIA
Bangalore, 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 TRANSFER
Take advantage of top-quality
mentors/advisors (directors of accelerators,
corporate managers, successful entrepreneurs
and investors) coming from all corners of the
world.
FUNDING
Equity 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 ACCESS
Get quality contacts in 55+ markets all over the
world and find complementary partners to
ramp up your expansion plans.
NETWORK
Expand 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.
COMMUNITY
Join the close knit community of Seedstars
World alumni and grow with them. "A true
family" - Alumni 2014.
VISIBILITY
All 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 members
select 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 smartwatch
Iran
Connected fire detector for slums
South Africa
Bitcoin payment remittance service
for the African diaspora
Ghana
8. PRIZE
Cash or in-kind prize (min. USD 25k)
TRACK
Investment (<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
10. Local pitching event
AUDIENCE
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
startups
Attendees
Sample agenda for
a the pitching day
Pitching
~150
attendees
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11. Partnership Highlights
Visibility
Online & Offline Exposure – PR – Social Media
Startup Dealflow & Insights
Startup Info & Report – Introductions to founders
Network & Recognition
Introductions to key players – Jury Seat – Keynote
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in a nutshell
Bootcamp
Seedstars World
Event
20 + Founders/CEOs
5 + Mentors
100 + Attendees
10 + Pitching startups
5 + Jury members
5 + Media articles
1 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.
22. * 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. Our community of entrepreneurs is growing fast...
150,000+ people
reached
through SSW events
200+ events
50+ countries
3000+ applications
800+ pitches
120+ advisors
110+ alumni
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India Morocco
TaiwanBrazil
26. ...and this community is truly global !
Hubs with Seedspace (planned and current) Yearly local “Seedstars World” events and network
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AFRICA
Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape
Town, Dakar, Dar Es Salaam, Gaborone,
Johannesburg,Kampala, Kigali, Lagos,
Luanda, Maputo, Nairobi
LATAM
Bogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Mexico
City, Montevideo, Panama, Quito,
Santiago, Sao Paulo
CEE & MENA
Alger, Amman, Baku, Beirut, Belgrade,
Cairo, Casablanca, Dubai, Istanbul, Kiev,
Moscow, Ramallah, Sofia, Tehran,
Yerevan
ASIA
Bangalore, 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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28. 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.
