Winter 2012 Application Information Session

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Hi!

Friends & Family Incubators Series A Funding

Here’s where we might be able to help

Our Program supports early-stage Australian tech startups by providing resources, funding and access to the Australian market and beyond

This is where you probably are now

Up to $250k investment per startup

Co-working locations in Melbourne and Sydney

Faster access to market through proof of concepts

Mentorship from subject matter experts

Access to communications and hosting facilities

Intangible non-financial benefits

Access to international investor networks

Reach SingTel Group’s 445M mobile subscribers

We’re investing in 8 startups in the first yearUp to $250k with a range of other benefitsAccess to unique assets and international markets

5 rules for eligibility3 themes for focusSummer & Winter pitch events

✓Be a registered company and based in Australia (with an ABN and registered for GST)

✓Be scaleable digital or tech business✓Have an existing working prototype✓Have an established team✓Have an investor presentation

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Startups meet with the Seed

Program

STARTSNOW

Selected startups invited to

the Winter Pitch Event

25 JUL

The Seed Program’s Winter Pitch Event held

31 JUL

Winter 2012 applications close

18 JUL

Winter applications close Wednesday 18 JulySelected startups invited to the Pitch Event in SydneyWe prefer startups that have referrals from our Partners

We’re looking for scaleable, creative and distruptive startupsHow have you maximised return on time, money and effort?Some of the aspects below will be used to evaluate your startup

CUSTOMER DISCOVERYHave you found a problem worth solving? What is your Problem/

Solution Fit?

CUSTOMER VALIDATIONIs what you’ve built something

people want? What is your Product/Market Fit?

MANAGEMENT TEAMWhat’s your passion? What does

your prior experience bring to your startup? How well-oiled is your

team?

BUSINESS MODELIs your business model repeatable

and scaleable? Does your MVP validate your business model?

MARKET SIZE & LANDSCAPEHow big is your opportunity? Are

there market adjacencies? Who are your competitors and why will you

be more successful?

SYNERGIES WITH OPTUSCan your startup take advantage of

the Program’s focus areas and Optus’ core business?

That’s it from us.Any questions?Good luck!