Yam Mit Forum Presentation 08

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YAM Introduction YAM founded at the end of 2003

Accompanies startups and inventors from the idea stage thru the raising of capital,

first business deals, and to becoming an independent company

YAM team composed of professionals in various business fields

Financial/ Economi

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Marketing & Publication

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Strategic Management

Products/Technology


Who ?

Risk, Business Sector, Capital, Value Added,

Strategic Partner, Startup Life Cycle

Angels

Investor Compani

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Banks & Private Equity

Venture Capital

Friends&

Family

Founder Capital

Group Investor

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Startup’s Life Cycle

We need the investor to fit the startup’s life cycle

The flow of capital raised is based on the startup’s life cycle

Classified as high risk stage Looking for proof of concept No income or earnings

Classified as medium risk stage The ability to forecast sales

Design Details or Prototype

Beta Stage

Sales

First Deals

Classified as medium risk stage According to the strategy & business planforecasts - and the real world


Preparation for Meetings

The goal:Give the investor confidence that you are totally familiar with the product and have the know how to get the highest yield from the investment

Business plan: Provide the right answers to the investor Level of investment How the investor will receive return on the investment In a worst case scenario, how long will capital last?The innovation Market size potential

Don’t send business plan via email - only executive summary You should have answers to all questions - BUT don’t fabricate data! Use a professional presentation & doc as much as you can


Further questions and information:Further questions and information:[email protected] 054-4762234 [email protected] 054-4762234 03-5615123www.yam-net.comwww.yam-net.com

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