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Incubating Global e Businesses in Pakistan Altaf H. Khan. Overview. Mission Key Strengths Main Risks What do we look for? Incubation process Wrap up. Mission. to assist entrepreneurs in transforming their great Internet ideas into world-class businesses. Key Strengths.
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Overview • Mission • Key Strengths • Main Risks • What do we look for? • Incubation process • Wrap up
Mission to assist entrepreneurs in transforming their great Internet ideas into world-class businesses
Key Strengths • Leadership experienced in international corporate finance & cutting-edge IT businesses • Mentor-investors network spread all over the world; concentrations in Asia & North America • Network of value-adding business partners • Toolbox of professional service providers
Partner Network • Our partners provide services and products of high-quality on attractive terms • Many of our partners offer their services and products in return of equity or a combination of cash and equity
Partner Network • KASB/Merrill Lynch • Techpacific.com – HK • Apectec.com – Canada • Sidat Hyder Morshed • Mandviwala & Zafar
Partner Network • KASB/Merrill Lynch • Techpacific.com – HK • Apectec.com – Canada • Sidat Hyder Morshed • Mandviwala & Zafar • Network Center – Dubai • Worldtel Meca • Netcom • KASBIT
Toolbox Services • Unique set of services, provided by independent organizations that are closely affiliated with us • They accelerate development, improve quality, and reduce expenses of our startups
Toolbox Services • SenSync Media (Pvt) Ltd is already operational; following are planned for the near future: • Software dev • Software quality assurance • Human resource dev • Public relations
Main Risks • Internet entrepreneurs may not show up in enough numbers • Mentor-investors may not show interest in Pakistan-based investments • The entrepreneurs will not be mature enough to run their businesses after the incubation stage
What Do We Look For? • An innovative idea • A huge target market • A reasonable execution strategy • A persistent, energetic, smart team
Business Process Online signup + biz plan Biz plan improvement Businesslegal & technical advice Seed investment Incubation Partner services Toolbox services Mentor-investments Later-stage fund raising
Incubation Process • Skill requirements’ analysis • Team formation • Weekly milestone planning • Milestone monitoring • Advice in business, legal, technical matters • Partner & toolbox services • Mentor-investor selection • Incorporation
Managed-Workspace • Instant-workspace expedites time to market • Lowers operating costs • Increases valuation as management is focusing on strategic activities rather than developing and managing infrastructure • Established, professional office allows the startup to project a high-growth, professional image
Managed-Workspace • Furnished, secure, 24x7 office space • Conference rooms • Networked computers & telecomm facilities • Generator, UPSes • Accounting, HR, admin, secretarial, computer support personnel
Mentor-Investors • Individual & institutional investors who bring added value to our portfolio of ventures due to their: • Inside knowledge of the target industry • Industry contacts • We present the business plan to them and handle the subsequent legal & financial matters
Summary • We invest in global eBusinesses based in Pakistan • Our services add value by: • Lowering risk • Reducing time-to-market • Improving quality • Decreasing costs