Supernova is an intense startup acceleration program that provides pre-seed investment + mentorship + infrastructure + connections to founders of web & mobile startups. Entrepreneurs build their product under the guidance of other successful entrepreneurs, product experts, and investors - taking it from an idea to a fundable business.
2. In a nutshell
Supernova is an intense startup acceleration program that provides
pre-seed investment + mentorship + infrastructure +
connections to founders of web & mobile startups. Entrepreneurs
build their product under the guidance of other successful
entrepreneurs, product experts, and investors - taking it from an
idea to a fundable business.
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3. ★ based in south Brazil: Curitiba
#3 world’s smartest cities, Forbes 2009*. We are also
reaching startups in Porto Alegre and Florianópolis
★ designed for startups that develop
Supernova is web-base applications, software or
service that has a national or global
reach.
★ partial to social media, consumer
web, b2b and b2c
source: http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/
infrastructure-economy-urban-opinions-
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4. Why invest in Brazil?
...and much more
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5. Brazil’s digital market and startups are growing fast, and
are expected to continue in the forthcoming years
users with internet access
users that buy online e-commerce turnover # of startups funded
39,0 million
2007 BRL 6,3 billion 5
9,5 million
62,3 million BRL 8,2 billion
2008 10
13,2 million
66,3 million BRL 10,6 billion
2009 7
17,6 million
73,7 million
2010 BRL 14,8 billion 21
23,0 million
78,5 million
2011* BRL 19 billion 64
*estimates
32,0 million
investments in startups
2005-2008 US$ 300 million 2011 US$ 750 million
source: Ibope, camara e-net, e-bit, Telebrasil, Anatel,
www.supernovabr.com Cláudio Furtado (FGV) and Censo Brasileiro da
Indústria de Private Equity e Venture Capital
6. Nearly one third of graduates in Brazil intend to found
its own company 5 years after graduating
career intentions after graduation (%) *
Soon after graduating 5 years after graduating
30,3
to work in a big company (250 or more employees)
8,1
8,4
to found my own company
27,1
www.supernovabr.com *source: GUESSS Report 2011 -
supported by Ernest & Young
7. ★ creating a vibrant and educational
ambient to boost entrepreneurship
How can Supernova ★building trust between founders,
investors and other stakeholders.
help?
★ establishing connections that
impact positively on the local
ecosystem
...and much more
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8. With an intensive acceleration program, we help startups to refine
ideas, build and execute a validated business model that culminates
with a investor day where we will help them pitch to a selected group
of Angel investors,VCs and Private Equity groups for next stage
funding.
★ twice a year, 6-10 great talented teams are selected
★ each startup share a percentage of their equity (i.e. Commom Stock)
★ free co-working space is offered with other essential amenities promoting collaboration
and synergies between teams
★ a mentor pool is formed by successful entrepreneurs, executives, investors and domains
experts that will work intensively with teams during the 3-month program
★ the program ends with a “demo day” where teams will pitch to international and
national Business Angel, Venture Capitalists and Corporate Investors
acceleration building execution finale
★ refine idea (data, data, ★ release Beta version ★ validate business model ★ demo day
data) ★ refine business model ★ first customers ★ investor pitch
★ engage mentors ★ graduation
★ next steps
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9. Supernova builds a vibrant ecosystem by getting all
players closely connected to the rise of startups
mentors
investors
partners
startups
Supernova
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10. what’s in it for the mentors?
Benefits
Profile of the Mentors
★ early look at exciting startups, leading to
potential advisory and board roles &
Successful investment opportunities.
entrepreneurs ★have fun supporting high caliber teams
working on actual startups.
Academics and ★ expand your network with other talented
mentorship and passionate mentors & entrepreneurs whilst
opinion leaders supporting real startups.
one day visit at our office: ★ possibilities of early due diligence
Investors
★
★30 min presentation
★ private feedback session
★ access to technology, both innovative and
with each team (30 min) cheap
Directors of ★ If interested, follow-up meetings ★ early detection of future trends
big companies with the chosen startup(s)
★ that warm fuzzy feeling of giving back to the
community.
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11. what’s in it for the investors?
Profile of the Investors Type Key benefits
★ get a % of each startup’s equity
internal investors: invest in
Angel investors the program (pre-seed
★ receive startups performance reporting
★ opportunity to be a mentor
funding to startups) ★ early due diligence meetings
★ reduce investment risks
Venture ★ more informed decisions to follow-up investments
capitalists ★ other negotiable terms and benefits
★ receive very high-quality pipeline of ventures to
external investors: invest at
invest in
Early stage VC’s the end of the program (seed
funding or series A)
★ reduce investment risks, as startups are more
mature and ready for following funds
both ★ reduce the need for due diligence as that role
Private equity performed by Supernova
★ reduce the cost and time required to find new
firms companies to work with
★Get first sight of new technology and ability to
map trends in startups.
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12. what’s in it for the partners?
Profile of the Partners Benefits
associate their brand with supporting new
accountancy firms ★
businesses.
★ new customers in the form of the startups
law firms
★ general recognition throughout the program
and demo day
web operations partnership
★ opportunity to participate as speaker during
program and demo day
PR firms ★ provide sponsorship; and/or
★ provide free services and/or
discounts for startups
sales & mkt
development &
IT
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13. ★ investment opportunities
★ mentor talented entrepreneurs
★ expand your network
★ access to new technologies
What’s in it for
me? ★early detection of future trends
★ associate your brand with others
★ a lot of fun!
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