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BGI's 4th Ed. Semi-Finalists celebration at Track Finals! On the 21 November, an enthusiastic audience of judges, catalysts, technology scouts and most importantly, exciting emerging start-ups will be gathering together to praise a new breed of tech-based entrepreneurs. Join us and get to know the 4th Ed. Caixa Capital Awardees fetching up to 1,000.000€ in financial support! Save the Date Venue: ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon; Grande Auditório, 17h00 GMT In the last 3 months, the 20 startups have been working hard on a one-to-one basis with their mentors. They will be pitching live to a vetted group of up to 50 international judges who will announce the 4 Finalists fetching the Caixa Capital awards. Out of each track 4 Honorable Mentions will be granted with privileged access to in-kind support and investment opportunities. Since 2010 BGI & Caixa Capital have been excelling in launching an international ecosystem for technology start-ups. Here are a few numbers that are increasing by the day: €17,0 million have been raised by 1st, 2nd and 3rd edition semi-finalists in about 2.5 years (over 50% from VC) 48 incorporated startups among 60 semi-finalists identified, coached & mentored over 3,000 hours 150+ new jobs created amounting to a total of over 300 jobs thus far Economic leverage: over 30x* * Ratio of funds raised by semi-finalists' of 3 editions divided by total initiative cost in same 3 years. Register now and be part of this vibrant and exciting entrepreneurial ecosystem!

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On the 21 November, an enthusiastic audience of judges, catalysts, technology scouts and exciting emerging start-ups will be gathering together to praise a new breed of tech-based entrepreneurs. It would be an honor to see you there! Register now: http://buildingglobalinnovators.com/events/TrackFinals.html

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Page 1: BGI Track Finals invitation!

BGI's 4th Ed. Semi-Finalists celebration at Track Finals!

On the 21 November, an enthusiastic audience of judges, catalysts, technology scouts

and most importantly, exciting emerging start-ups will be gathering together to praise a

new breed of tech-based entrepreneurs. Join us and get to know the 4th Ed. Caixa

Capital Awardees fetching up to 1,000.000€ in financial support! Save the Date

Venue: ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon; Grande Auditório, 17h00 GMT

In the last 3 months, the 20 startups have been working hard on a one-to-one basis with

their mentors. They will be pitching live to a vetted group of up to 50 international

judges who will announce the 4 Finalists fetching the Caixa Capital awards. Out of

each track 4 Honorable Mentions will be granted with privileged access to in-kind

support and investment opportunities.

Since 2010 BGI & Caixa Capital have been excelling in launching an international

ecosystem for technology start-ups. Here are a few numbers that are increasing by the

day:

€17,0 million have been raised by 1st, 2nd and 3rd edition semi-finalists in about

2.5 years (over 50% from VC)

48 incorporated startups among 60 semi-finalists identified, coached & mentored

over 3,000 hours

150+ new jobs created amounting to a total of over 300 jobs thus far

Economic leverage: over 30x*

* Ratio of funds raised by semi-finalists' of 3 editions divided by total initiative cost in same 3 years.

Register now and be part of this vibrant and exciting entrepreneurial ecosystem!