Discover muru d, a startup seed accelerator (may 2015)

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start-up seed accelerator powered by Tels

Transcript of Discover muru d, a startup seed accelerator (may 2015)

A start-up seed accelerator powered by Telstra.

muru-D1 is a start-up accelerator established and supported by Telstra

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What is Telstra?

• Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications services provider

• We are valued at c$80Bn, putting us within the top ten Telco’s globally

What is muru-D?

• muru-D is a start-up accelerator which is supported by Telstra

• We have been operating since 2013 and have more than 20 early stage technology businesses within the alumni

• Class 1 companies attracted A$3.1m in funding within 6 months of graduation

“We strongly believe the accelerator model is the best way to help high impact tech startups mature in the shortest possible time.

It is strategic that Telstra is investing valuable corporate resources to support muru-D’s expansion, leveraging business and innovation opportunities throughout Singapore, as it continues on its journey to become a truly Smart Nation,” Dr Alex Lin, Head of Infocomm Investments

1 “muru” is an aboriginal word meaning “road to / journey to...”; “D” denotes “digital”

muru-D Singapore is looking for technology startups who are hungry to succeed.

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What we are looking for...

Highly motivated small tech startup teams who want to change the world!

• Must haves -

1. A clear articulation of the industry problem you wish to solve

2. A simple description of how you intend to solve it

3. An intimate knowledge of how your customers will benefit

4. An experienced set of founders with commercial and technical skills

The muru-D program offers investment, a beautiful working space, world class acceleration services and amazing networks

• Applicants apply online

• Up to 10 companies selected

• $40k investment for 6% equity

• 6-month program based in Amoy Street, Singapore

• Superfast internet and partner ‘perks’

• Mentoring and support

• Connections to corporate channel partners

• A guided trip to one of the worlds leading technology / start-up locations with introductions and the ability to pitch to global players

muru-D Program Details

Activities

What we ask in return

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Must be DIGITAL / TECH

6 month commitment

6% equity

Relocate to Singapore

Sweat and learn-ability

muru-D Startups class#1

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$3.7m+

$1.7mTotal turnover

to date

Raised

muru-D Startups class#2

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International customers

Paying customers 6 w/100%

How to Apply

We ask about:

• About your Startup

• Understanding the business / product

• What support you need from muru-D

• Your team

• Your competition & how you differentiate

• Pitch Material e.g. Lean Canvas / Deck / Video Pitch

• References from customers / colleagues / community

muru-D.com/apply

How you can get involved

Mentor: [email protected]@muru-d.com

Apply: http://www.muru-d.com/apply

Connect: http://twitter.com/murudsin

Contact: [email protected]

Connect with us

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@murudsinwww.muru-d.com

Check back frequently at:

Start the conversation early at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/murudsin/

Team

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Head of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Experienced strategist within the telecoms, media and technology sector, with strong transaction experience.

Co-Founder of Pisces Group (Australia)

Entrepreneur in Residence

Angel investor & High-Tech Startup Specialist with experience in cloud services,

virtualization & successful startup exits.

Jamie Camidge Joseph Ziegler

Questions?

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Jamie CamidgePresenter

e: [email protected]: +65 8455 3259

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