MAS Innovation Newsletter June 2014 | Page 11

PAGE 11 SPRINGBOARD Company: Currently based at the Google campus in London and ideaSpace in Cambridge, Springboard is aimed at ambitious and scalable business both in the UK and overseas. Goal: To setup 13 week mentor-led accelerator program in addition to access to a plethora of networks and partners Fun Fact: Have contributed to some of the most successful startups in Europe that include archify, viewsy, theeyetribe, skynet labs, balconytv.com ATORS SEED RATORS CESSFUL RTUPS VENTURE ENGINE Supported by: Who participates: Any individual or group with entrepreneurial vision Required entry materials: A business plan, Market Research, Equity Report, Projected growth rate, Presentation Statements What is it? • Sri Lanka’s foremost startup incubator • A platform for entrepreneurs to pitch directly to potential investors while providing comprehensive mentoring for selected businesses • LAN provides:  individual investors, venture capital funds and corporate sponsorship representatives. Brings business building experience, functionality experience, industry experience, contacts for partners, customers and follow-on financing • Last year, 12 startups, including Trekurious, received LKR 175m in funding. CONNECT WITH MAS INNOVATION please email [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any comments, questions or ideas.