The role of Innovation Ecosystem in supporting Startups go global [Mr. Yi Chao Lim - Qualgro Partners]

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WE MAINLY FOCUS ON
We support startups across sectors, in particular
DATA / AI & SAAS
We forge partnerships across stages, especially at
PRE-A, SERIES A & B

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OTHER AREAS INCLUDE

4. Company has been
acquired / publicly listed
Company is a ‘Unicorn’,
valued over USD 1B
Legend

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8 Global Companies
(Presence in Asia, USA and Europe)
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5 Regional Companies
(Across Asia & Southeast Asia)

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Strategy
• Which new markets to consider? (Considering market size,
local nuances, competitive landscape, regulations etc.)
• How should the go-to-market change in response to a different
market?
• How should the product be adapted for the new market?
Capital
• How much capital is required to expand globally?
• Who can provide the capital and support to help with
geographical expansion?

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Organization & People
• Who to hire for the new market?
• How will the organizational structure change or evolve to
support the new market?
• How to maintain culture and communication within the
company?
Operations
• What are the relevant regulations in the new market?
• Who are the relevant stakeholders to prioritize?

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• Advice and brainstorming on
strategy
• Provide additional data points from
experience/other portfolio companies
• Connections to local network to
understand the market
• Structuring a multinational org chart
• Setting KPIs and processes for an
expanded organization
• Helping to interview and hire senior
talent
• Advice on culture
Strategy Organization
• Provide capital
• Help with fundraising strategy
• Connections to potential investors
• Advice on local practices
• On the ground help (hiring,
connections to potential customers
and stakeholders)
Capital Operations