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1st Annual BYU Elevator Pitch Competition February 27, 2003 284 TNRB Prepare a presentation that is no longer than 5 minutes. You need to tell you whole story as if you were promoting your business plan as an investment opportunity to angel investors and venture capitalists. It can be done!
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1st AnnualBYU Elevator Pitch CompetitionFebruary 27, 2003 • 284 TNRB • Prepare a presentation that is no longer than 5 minutes. You need to tell you whole story as if you were promoting your business plan as an investment opportunity to angel investors and venture capitalists. It can be done! • This is your opportunity to Meet the Future! • Guidelines • Include in your presentation your complete story: • Problem/Opportunity • Current solutions and why you are better • Special advantages that set you apart • Competitors • Target markets • Sales & Revenue Model • Management Team • Investment Summary if applicable • Who to contact • Example: this example PowerPoint Presentation was actually made in 7 minutes (slightly more than the 5 minutes you have). After this presentation, the company raised over $6 million in a second round. It is provided for your use only.Do not distribute this sample presentation to anyone.
ESIF 2002 March 28, 2002 www.stardusttechnologies.com
+22% $80B $20B $16B Problem Opportunity Product Counterfeiting is THE definitive 21st Century challenge in commerce 7% $385 Billion Lost $12+ Billion Spent Fighting Funds terrorism, organized crime, drug and arms trades
Watermarks Optical variable inks Holograms Outdated Solutions • Solution Wish List • Covert • Easy to apply to almost any material • Inexpensive to apply • Instant detection in dark and light conditions • Not invasive to packaging • 100% accuracy • Cannot be reverse engineered
Stardust Technology • Common • Inexpensive • Commodity • Difficult • 10 years R&D • Inorganic • Valuable High Energy Low Energy Electromagnetic Spectrum
The Stardust Solution • Covert protection • Up-converting photoluminescent ceramic taggant impregnated into almost any material • Instant detection using infrared and LED detectors • Unparalleled speed and accuracy • TRADE SECRET process (cannot be reverse engineered) We fulfill the Wish List!
“Co-opetition” Competitive Technologies High Holograms Optical Variable Ink Watermarks DNA RF ID Ease/Cost of Detection • Particle size • Multiple colors • Flexible use (heat, etc.) “Sweet Spot” Low Low High Ease/Cost of Implementation
Apparel & Accessories Sports Memorabilia & collectibles Cigarettes & Liquor Software Gaming & Casinos Financial Instruments Computer & Electronic Hardware Consumer products Military & Government Agencies Motion Pictures Music Passport, Driver’s Licenses, & other ID Pharmaceutical Automotive Parts And more! Target Markets Focus
30 paying customers using Stardust Technology 2 signed LOIs in Feb. for “Intel Inside Model” Over 150 companies are in the sales process, including testing phases Sales Progress 1 2 3
Why I am involved High barrier to entry Low capital requirement Recurring revenue model Large market opportunity Low headcount need Revenues 85+% Gross Margin
Gateway Inventors #1 & #2 PhDs in Anti-counterfeiting Team
Investment Summary & Timeline Merger December 2001 Series B $7,500,000 ---------------- $5,000,000 Jpn $2,500,000 US Exit Choices Series A $2,642,000 Execution IPO Sale • Milestones • Hired team • Signed 2 LOIs • 150+ clients in progress • Expanded channels • Japanese Subsidiary • Upgraded lab • Use of Funds • Worldwide expansion • Japanese subsidiary • Expanding team • Laboratory upgrades • Device development • Continuing R&D
ContactsHeadquarters: Bellevue, WA Daniel L. Barnett, CEO 425-467-6060 danb@stardusttechnologies.com John E. Richards, Co-Chairman 206-755-9406 johnr@stardusttechnologies.com www.stardusttechnologies.com