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We’re changing
investing & funding …forever #S
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Successes
Pioneering Equity Crowd funding in 1997
Raised money for four companies (all successful)
Infinigate raised even 3 rounds up to $5Million
Four year experience incl. investor relations
Mentioned in dissertations, Financial Times…
the pioneer of equity based crowd funding
Society3 platform ready to rock spring 2015
170 Startups ready to go fundraising with us
1,600 Startups in our community
300 Investors ready to invest
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A New Investment Marketplace
Equity crowd funding can only be successful if
we help startups find smart money and
investors the best matching startups
To support more startups, we need to reach
the 90% of accredited investors who do not
invest in startups today.
Their problem: 7-10 years lock down period
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Impact
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Financial Services Transformation
From lockup to Exit Anytime Paving the way for a new exit model
Quadrupling investor network for entrepreneurs
Opening the 90% accredited investors segment
A market place where shareholders find buyer
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Smart Money Matcher
From random to smart matches Profiling matrix to find ideal startups
Investor profiling helping startups find smart money
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Business Model
From commission to subscription Opening doors for VCs and institutional investors
Opening doors for licensed brokers
Attracting many more entrepreneurs
Opening other markets around the world
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We will be global
Our platform will work in every economy
Helping startups find best matching investors
Driving exit opportunities to all investors
Quadrupling no. of investors in 3 year
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Founding Team
Axel Schultze
5x Entrepreneur
2 Exits, 2 IPOed
3 EU / 2 US
Marita Roebkes
4x Entrepreneur
Investor Relations
2 EU / 2 US
Bjorn Zikarsky
Investment Banker
Multiple IPOs/exits
EU, APAC
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170 Startups ready to go fundraising with us
1,600 Startups in our community
300 Investors ready to invest
Now open for investor applications in various regions
Accredited investors in the US, Germany, UK, Austria
Investment banker and broker partners
Soon investors from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong
First Initial Private Placements (IPP) end of May
Mission: Helping more startups fulfill their dream than ever before possible
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#Society3 Summary
Opening doors for 90% of accredited investors
Exit Anytime
Smart Money Matcher
From commission to subscription
Starting end of May
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Welcoming Investors
and entrepreneurs
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