Qualification & Two Categories of Focus
INCUBATORS (Start-up/ Pre-Revenue Stage):
Minimum 6 months operations; financial records for past operations; measurable revenue traction (amount depends on industry & opportunity), path to near-term full time employment in the company by the Founder, good view on near-term profitability with some job growth expected
ACCELERATORS (Growth/ Post Revenue Stage):
Minimum 2 years operations; over Ks 2.5million revenue, financial statements for prior 24 months, 5+ employees one of which must be dedicated founder/owner; already set up as a Limited company with its own bank account; profitable or near-term profitable forecast with good job growth potential
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Instructions
In order to participate in the Pitch Event, you need 3 things:
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Making an Investment Pitch to CBA
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Please see following pages for the type of information of interest to CBA
Things we are especially interested in are shown in red text
You will be given 5-7 minutes to make your presentation
�We will follow up with some questions / discussion as appropriate
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Your Business
What is your product/service/idea?�- What is it?�- What does it solve?�- What are the key benefits? �- What makes it different? �- USP (unique selling points)?
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Markets Served / Market Potential
Who is your market?�- Industry �- Market / segment�- Target group�- Size�- Potential / your business plan�- UBP (unique buying points)
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The Numbers - Past, Present & Forecat
P&L overviews�- last 2-3 years with insights
- next year, post-investment
Employment
- past growth, present & post-investment
Balance Sheet
- any comments / strengths/weaknesses
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Inside Information
Who is behind the company?�- Who are you?�- What kind of support/resources do
you have?�- What is your track record?
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Competition / Advantages
Who is your competition?�- What have they accomplished (proofs your
business potential!)�- What makes you better?�- What are your key differentiators, what is your
competitive advantage?
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Your Funding Request
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What is your request from CBA?�- What / How much do you need?
- How will the funds be used?
- How many new jobs are created?
- Besides money, anything else?� - Expertise / Coaching� - Network / Introductions� - Credibility� - etc.
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