PJ Tech Catalyst

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Open Coffee Presentation Nov 30, 2012 technology + innovation + support

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The original presentation, as it was delivered in Open Coffee Athens Friday November 30

Transcript of PJ Tech Catalyst

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Open Coffee Presentation

Nov 30, 2012

technology + innovation + support

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Who We Are

Arnaud Henin

LoukasPilitsis

fund manager

• Experienced international fund management team

• Deep technology and start-up experience

• Strong investment sector background

Chris Tsangos

Vasilis Theoharakis

Kostas Mallios

Nikos Antoniouinvestment manager

MichaelDimitropoulos

investment manager

Management Team

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A Few Myths and Realities

• PJ Tech Catalyst is a bank

• PJ Tech Catalyst gives loans

• PJ Tech Catalyst is new to the market

Myths Realities

PJ Tech Catalyst is a € 15 mn seed-stage investment fund

The investors in the fund are the Piraeus Bank Group and the EIF through the JEREMIE program

PJ Tech Catalyst is a fully-independent separate entity

PJ Tech Catalyst only makes equity investments of up to € 750 k in seed companies

No personal guarantees, no collateral – the Fund invests directly in the company

The team members have all been involved with start-ups and innovation in Greece and abroad for several years

PEA has been active in Greece for 3 years – it was 50% anchor investor in the original Open Fund and has most active Taneo VC fund

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Support and help shape a dynamic and successful start-up scene in Greece

Invest in and help grow a group of promising ICT start-ups into world class companies

Work with other market participants to develop local talent and attract investment into Greece

The PJ Tech Catalyst team has the vision to:

Our Vision

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Investment Strategy and Focus

• Seed stage investment -• Pre-revenue• Core team assembled• Typically 6 – 24 month old

company• Select idea stage teams

• Technology companies (ICT Sector)

• Main operations in Greece

• Strong and committed team

• A great business idea with clear competitive advantage

• Strong international growth potential

Fund Strategy and Requirements What we look for

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What We Offer

PJ Tech Catalyst proposes a deep partnership with investee companies that offers:

1 Investment• Equity investment of up to € 750 k per company

2 Deep technology management experience

3 International experience and standards for investing and structuring the deal

4 Global network for business development, follow-on financing and exits

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First Steps in a Journey

Start-up financing lifecycle

Idea Seed Financing

Exit (IPO, trade sale,

merger, etc)

Mature Company

VC Financing(Typically multiple

rounds)

Seed financing is one of the first steps in a long process in building

a successful company

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Process and Next Steps

PJ Tech Catalyst follows a straight forward 3-step investment process :

1 Understand and evaluate the team, company, and idea

2 Agree deal terms and check the company

3 Invest in and grow the company

We are actively reviewing ideas and in discussions with companies – contact us

to start the process

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Contact Us

Contact Details

Arnaud Henine - [email protected] – (+30) 694.456.5087

Mike Dimitropoulose - [email protected] - (+30) 694.029.9409

Nikos Antonioue - [email protected] - (+30) 694.486.0931

Chris Tsangose - [email protected] - (+30) 694.820.0001

Loukas Pilitsise - [email protected] - (+30) 695.847.2764

Kostas Malliose – [email protected]

Vasilis Theoharakise – [email protected] – (+30) 694.593.5363

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JEREMIE Support

Financial Support Received from the JEREMIE Facility for PJ Tech Catalyst–

Part of the financing comes from European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and also national resources, as follows: The “Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises – (JEREMIE)” initiative is implemented in the framework of the Sectoral Operational Programmes “Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship” and “Digital Convergence” and the Regional Operational Programmes “Macedonia – Thrace”, “Crete and Aegean Islands”, “Thessaly – Continental Greece – Epirus” and “Attica”, with the co-financing of the Hellenic Republic and the European Union.