ASN Angels Arena 2024- Startup Pitching and Angels Networking

The ASN Angels Arena returns for the second year! Join us for an exciting evening of startup pitches and angel networking, where innovative minds collide. Expect to meet prominent angel investors across angel networks and syndicates.

We are also excited to share that Pollinate has sponsored 3 free 6-months hotdesking to the top 3 selected teams by our invited angels.

• FREE 6-months *Hotdesk Membership at Pollinate for 3 winning **startup(s)

*Pollinate hotdesking membership terms and conditions apply.

**Startups are defined as: 1) A company registered in ACRA that is not more than 5 years old based on the date of its registration; 2) Singapore-based companies with core activities carried out in Singapore; 3) Not a subsidiary of a corporate entity (i.e. > 50.1% of the company’s shares owned by individuals).

Agenda

• Opening addresses
• Pitching by 10 selected startups
• Reverse pitching by selected Angels
• "Shark Tank" Q&A session by Angel investors
• Networking session over light refreshments

We welcome anyone who's interested to learn more about starting a company or fundraising or investing as an angel to join.

Agenda

• Opening address
• Pitching by 10 selected startups (Application is over)
• Q&A session by Angel investors
• Reverse pitching by selected angels
• Networking session over light refreshments

If you are a startup founder, looking to raise Angel round or to learn about fundraising.

• Feel free to pitch or simply attend to learn (we have a Q&A session) and network with the guests,
• Learn from attending angel investors who will be asking questions after the 10 pitches
• Network with angels and other entrepreneurs

If you are an angel investor

• Join us to hear exciting startup pitches
• Apply to reverse pitch to introduce yourself and your thesis
• Vote for the top 3 startups who will receive prizes from Pollinate.
• Network with other prominent angel investors

Here are a few important things to note for startups pitching at the event

• Each startup will have 4 minutes to pitch. You will go up to the stage area to pitch and then return to your seat after.
• Each startup will have 4 minutes to pitch. You will go up to the stage area to pitch and then return to your seat after.
• Only one representative per startup will be allowed to pitch.
• Pitching will be verbal only (only 1 slide will be up on the screen, but you can show the product or posters during your pitch).
• After everyone has pitched, our panel of angels will give feedback. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.

Donate for Hope

As usual, we are raising donations for charity. Your ticket fees (less F&B costs) will be donated to Beyond Social Services, to fund the futsal friendly matches for youths from disadvantaged backgrounds.

W e will be organising a futsal friendly match with youths from disadvantaged background in Q4 2024 - keep a look out for the sign up!

If you are interested to create a positive impact and future for youths, write to us at [email protected]. Thanks!

Sponsor F&B

I f you are interested to sponsor F&B, write to us at [email protected]. Thanks!

Selection Criteria

1. Innovative business model

2. Raising angel or pre-seed round

3. Must not pitch at previous ASN Angels Arena event before

4. Sufficient market validation

5. Startup business needs to be scalable and note that consultancy business type of business is not acceptable.

Subsidy for founders in need

I f you require subsidy, please write in to us at [email protected] by 25 August 2024. Thanks!

Appreciating our Sponsors

We thank Hatch for sponsoring their venue, Airwallex for sponsoring Food & beverages and Pollinate for sponsoring prizes.

Pollinate is a joint initiative of Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) that is intended to promote innovation and entrepreneurship by helping students and alumni build their businesses. It provides an inclusive and supportive environment within the vibrant JTC LaunchPad @ one-north, to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling up and growth

Meet our Partners:

Common Cents

Common Cents is the home of Jeshua Soh's side hustles of startup event organisation, consulting and angel investing. As a serial entrepreneur, ex-VC investor and globe-trotter, Jeshua is a firm believer in the power of technology and innovation to drive positive and sustainable change. His interest lies in both frontier markets where the base may be small but growth can compound as well as the US as the single largest market where the sky's the limit for entrepreneurs willing to solve hard problems.

ACE.SG

">span> (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) is the national voice for the Singapore startup ecosystem, and a key trade association representing the interests of startups in Singapore. Working closely with the Government and startups, ">span> aims to promote entrepreneurship, catalyse new growth opportunities, scale startups and build champion enterprises. Visit ">span> to learn more about us.

BLOCK71

Since our inception in 2011, BLOCK71 has changed the startup landscape in Southeast Asia and beyond. We have evolved to be a major startup incubator Each of these entrepreneurial hotspots serve as launchpads for startups by offering resources, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a collaborative environment conducive for growth. The entrepreneurial hubs also maintain strategic partnerships with established corporations, government agencies and universities worldwide.

Epic Angels

Epic Angels is Asia's largest female-only angel investors collective, supporting early stage startups in APAC with capital, mentoring and a global network.

Representing Epic Angels is Hester Spiegel, founder of Epic Angels.

e27

e27 is the Southeast Asia startup ecosystem's go-to platform for connections, insights, and funding opportunities, with a vision to empower entrepreneurs with the tools to build and grow their businesses across APAC. e27 plays a crucial role as an ecosystem builder by organizing regional events and innovation programs that bring everyone together to move the APAC ecosystem forward. e27 has since established our presence in over 23 countries with strong followers coming from the strategic ASEAN6 including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam. Visit e27.co for more information.

NUS Alumni Ventures

NUS Alumni Ventures (NAV) is Southeast-Asia's first student-alumni led Angel Investment Network comprising of NUS Alumni Angel Investors and students, established in 2020. We are a community that seeks to strengthen the NUS (National University of Singapore) and Southeast Asia startup community by fostering relationships and support amongst students, entrepreneurs and investors. To date, we've about 100+ members in the angel network and we've successfully 5 investment deals.

About Asia Startup Network (ASN):

ASN's mission is to help promising companies leapfrog and realise their positive potential on the global stage by building Singapore's largest community of startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists. Mentor for Hope (2020) and Makan for Hope initiatives are non-profit initiatives of ASN.

Visit www.asiastartupnetwork.com for more information.

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