4. • 3 Months in Paris, France
• 10 start-ups in a lot of different
industries
• Up to $120,000 investment per
start-up
• Opportunity to partner and
network into some of France’s
biggest companies
The Basics
5. Startups we are looking for include :
• Artificial Intelligence, Data and Bots
• B2C Apps and services
• Blockchain, IoT and Connected
Hardware
• SaaS and Cybersecurity
• Smart city and smart transportation
However, Techstars wants to meet the best Startups from all Industries
There is always room for outstanding Entrepreneurs
7. David Cohen is a serial
entrepreneur, and a founder and a
Managing Parter of Techstars.
Managing Partner at
Techstars
David Cohen
Founded by
Entrepreneurs
Brad has been an early stage
investor and entrepreneur since
1987.
Managing Director at Foundry
Group
Brad Feld
9. A Mentor Network 5000 Strong
Techstars provides a global ecosystem of influential
founders, mentors, investors and corporations,
giving entrepreneurs an unfair advantage.
12. Plugging Your Start-up into a dynamic ecosystem
• Paris is a centre of excellence for research and
engineering
• La French Tech has deployed an arsenal of tools for
entrepreneurs
• Since the beginning of 2017 French startups have raised
over 500M € of capital.
13. Connecting You
to the Right Partners
• Air Liquide
• FDJ
• Groupama
• Renault & RCI
• Total
15. 3 Month Program Structure
Month 1
Mentorship
Month 2
Traction
Month 3
Story
80+ Mentors
Industry partner
executives
Techstars network
Explore potential
contracts
Grow users,
customers and
revenue
Connect to the
Techstars network
Pitch for new
business
Prep for Demo day
VC & Angel
Funding
16. Build & Execute
Gain Traction
Storytelling
Pitch Demo
Finalized
Mentor Feedback
Product/Market Fit
Orientation
Week
1 week 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 1 week
13-Week Program
Program Session Timeline Q4 2017
17. Economics
• $20K Techstars investment for 6% common stock - equity
back guarantee
• $100k convertible note (optional)
22. • Artificial Intelligence, Data and Bots
• B2C Apps and services
• Blockchain, IoT and Connected
Hardware
• SaaS and Cybersecurity
• Smart city and smart transportation
The Right Fit
23. 1. Team
2. Team
3. Team
4. Market
5. Traction
6. Product
How We Evaluate Applications
24. Key Dates for Paris
June 20 Application deadline
Mid July Offers made
September 11 Program begins
December Demo Day!