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Funding Options . China & Singapore. Agenda. Funding in Shanghai, China Funding e nvironment in China Funding options in Shanghai, China Funding in Singapore Funding e nvironment in Singapore Funding options in Singapore Compar ison between the Two Countries

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  1. Funding Options China & Singapore

  2. Agenda Funding in Shanghai, China • Funding environment in China • Funding options in Shanghai, China Funding in Singapore • Funding environment in Singapore • Funding options in Singapore Comparison between the Two Countries Funding Options for Our Business Venture

  3. CHINA Funding Environment for SMEs in China Before 2000, many SMEs and start-up enterprises in China have limited access to government and private finance Reasons • Most of them face important credit constraints • Under established management • Low end technology

  4. CHINA Funding Environment for SMEs in China A Gradually Changing Funding Environment In 2000, a nationwide credit assessment system for SMEs was proposed -- “Several suggestions for encouraging the development for SMEs in China”(Chinese Government Document [2000]59) In 2010, the “Guidelines for propelling the development of finance guarantee agency in Shanghai” was issued (Shanghai Government Document [2010]3)

  5. CHINA Funding Options in Shanghai, China • Government Assistance Government Innovative Funds Government International Market Development Funds Financial Leasing • Loans • Investors Privately Equity Fund, Angel Capital, Venture Capital

  6. CHINA Government Innovative Funds Beneficiary -- High-tech companies Aim -- To support the transformation from high- tech into commercial stage Three Types • Angel Capital • Venture Capital Guiding Fund (A collaborative investment between government and other investors) - Credit Risk Compensation Fund (An uniformed investment platform established by government)

  7. CHINA International Market Development Funds Beneficiary -- Companies with own intellectual property Aim -- To encourage them to enter the global market, especially in Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia andMiddle East In Shanghai, this fund is administrated by • Shanghai Foreign Economy and Trade Committee • Shanghai Finance Bureau

  8. CHINA Financial Leasing • Also known as Equipment Leasing /Modern Leasing • Helps start-up companies to rent manufacturing equipment with a small amount of money • Shanghai SMEs Services Center (www.pdsc.org) • Function as an intermediary between leasing companies and SMEs • Shanghai affiliate of China National Investment & Guaranty Company • Guarantee leasing activity • (http://www.guaranty.com.cn/about/jtjj_view.asp?id=10275 )

  9. CHINA Loans • Attaining commercial bank loan is the first choice for most start-up companies in Shanghai • Many banks provides convenience • China Merchants Bank: the small enterprise credit loan center in Shanghai(2009) • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China:the network revolving loan(a creative way, first be introduced in 2010) • Shanghai Bank: no collateral loan • A trivial procedure • Applicants need to get associated documents from the Industry and commercebureau, the taxation bureau and find guarantee agency

  10. CHINA Privately Equity Fund Privately equity fund is an important part in in Shanghai Capital Market Forsmall companies it’s a flexible and fast method to get funds Min Sheng Road, Shanghai–“Privately Equity Fund Street”

  11. CHINA Venture Capital Venture capital in Shanghai received unprecedented progress since 1998 after the policy “Several suggestions of increasing the development of venture capital in China” In 2010, the majority of VC in Shanghai goes into technology, energy, healthcare and IT fields Cheng Siwei, (2008).Venture Capital, Ren Min University of China

  12. SINGAPORE Funding Environment in SINGAPORE “The best place to do business is Singapore”, says a World Bank Index which ranks economies on their ease of doing business. Singapore government has made relentless effort to build a secure and conducive business environment.

  13. SINGAPORE Funding Options in Singapore • Government Assistance • Loans • Investors (Angels/VC/Equity Funds)

  14. SINGAPORE Government Assistance Beneficiary– –Start-ups of all stages Aim– –Help entrepreneurs to gain access to loans, equity financing and incentives Two Types of Assistance • Seed Funding for Start-ups • Business Angel Funds (BAF) • Early-Stage Venture Funding Scheme (EVFS) • SPRING Startup Enterprise Development Scheme (SPRING SEEDS) • Grants for Start-ups • ComCare Enterprise Fund (CEF) – Social Enterprise • Ideas.inc Business Challenge – First time entrepreneur between 18 to 26 yrs old • Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Start-Ups (YES! Start-Ups) – Firs time entrepreneurs below 26 yeas old

  15. SINGAPORE Obtaining a loan from banks and financial institutions will not be easy for startups. Startups will find it easier to apply for working capital loans than any other type. Three Types of Loan (easier for startups to obtain) Friendship Loan - From friends or family members Working Capital Loan - From banks/financial institutions for quick cash Government Assist Loan - Micro Loan Programme up to $100,000 Bank/Financial Institution Loans

  16. SINGAPORE Finding investors is a good option for startups which have little assets to put up as collateral. Startups in different stages may need different type of investors. Types of Investors Angel Investors • Networking Platforms like SCCCI, ASME • Matchmakers like Business Angels Network or ACE • Government agencies like BAF or SEEDS Venture Capitalists • Matchmakers like Deal Flow Connections or SVCA • Government agencies like EDBI or I.MATCH Investors

  17. Funding Options Comparison

  18. Funding Options Comparison Similarities: Government grants for startups to encourage commercialization of innovative products and services. Differences: Commercial Loan to Startups is more common in China. Obtaining a loan in Singapore may not be easy without collateral. Loan facilities offered by Singapore banks are mainly collaborating with government agencies like SPRING(e.g. Micro Loan). Singapore government offers grants/helps to individual entrepreneurs as well. Conclusion: Singapore government offer a wide variety of grants and assistance, depending on the industry and stage of the startups.

  19. Funding Options for US Our Options Angel Investors Government Seed funding like EVFS Government Grants – YES! Start-Ups or ideas.inc Business Challenge Why? Startups are often related with high risk due to the instable income and cash flow. Thus, it is not easy for start-ups to get access to bank loans in Singapore. Singapore government has developed a batch of financial programmes to encourage entrepreneurs in starting point like Young entrepreneurs scheme provided by Spring Singapore. Angel capital as a flexibleway for start-ups.

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