Keirestu Forum Mena Application For Funding
Keirestu Forum Mena Application For Funding
Thank you for contacting Keiretsu MENA
Our standard process involves:
- Our Investment Committee conducts an Initial Screening of pitches during their regular meetings to assess the suitability for our Investors (private investors, family offices, VC’s. etc.)
- If it is determined it meets the expectations of our investors, then the start-up is invited to present directly to our Investors. An administration fee is payable to cover part of the logistics for the event and a Terms agreement is signed before the presentation.
The pitch must thoroughly address all the needed info for the Initial Screening, please ensure it fully covers the below points in detail:
- Problem and Solution: What problem are you addressing, and what is your proposed solution? Describe the product or service in detail.
- Market Analysis: Any market study conducted by an external firm and its conclusions? Market validation and key metrics?
- Competitive analysis: What is your value proposition and competitive advantage?
- Traction to-date: Pilot projects completed, contracts signed, and contracts in the pipeline? Key partnerships signed?
- Customer feedback: received so far? Go-to-Market strategy? Geographic focus Locations, branches, and client distribution?
- Investment Details: Investment ask and type (e.g., convertible bond)? How will the funds be used (e.g., marketing, expansion)? Equity percentage offered in return for the investment? Owner’s investments to-date? Number of investors to-date?
- Team Overview & Relevant Experience: Current number of employees? Number of founders and their expertise? Management team’s expertise? Number of partners, if any?
- Financial Performance: Recent financial performance and results Financial projections for the next 3-5 years? Any notable financial milestones or achievements?
- Additional Information: Legal structure and incorporation details? Any intellectual property or patents? Risks and mitigation strategies?