The Cybernaut x SVC Private Pitch Series, jointly hosted by HYSTA SVC Inc. and Zhejiang Cybernaut Investment Management Co., is now open for application to big data startups in Silicon Valley!
This cross-border event will connect Silicon Valley startup companies with investment institutions in Hangzhou through a series of remote road show sessions. All Silicon Valley entrepreneurs will present in a private pitch held at HYSTA SVC (Santa Clara, CA), joined by experienced Silicon Valley investors and industry experts. Meanwhile, each presentation will be transmitted simultaneously to 20+ decision makers from investment institutions and listed companies in Hangzhou via an online video conferencing system. Investors from both Silicon Valley and Hangzhou will interact with presenting entrepreneurs, asking questions and sharing professional feedback.
FEATURED VERTICALS
- Session 1 (Sep 20) : Artificial Intelligence
- Session 2 (Nov 12): Big Data
- Session 3 (TBA): Information Technology
- Session 4 (TBA): Smart Hardware
ELIGIBILITY
- 1 or more founding member(s) with Ph.D. or above degree from universities outside of China;
- Innovative project with potential of industrialization/productization;
- Founding Stage: pre-A or Series A;
- Successful financing experience preferred;
TO APPLY
WHAT TO EXPECT
Professional channels:
Backed by Zhejiang Cybernaut Investment Management Co. and HYSTA SVC, this event will bring about valuable US-China connections in exploring market potential, funding opportunities and multi-dimensional resources;
Powerful capital support:
A combination of ¥10 billion RMB + $200 million USD will be accessible through this event to empower innovative startup projects. In 2017 alone, Zhejiang Cybernaut directly invested in about 20 overseas high-tech startups with a total investment of nearly $8 million USD, driving other investment of over $120 million US dollars.
Comprehensive service package:
Upon application, startups may qualify for a free office space of up to 16,000 square feet in multiple locations inside and outside of China, an R&D subsidy of up to ¥15 million RMB, a three-year interest-free loan of up to ¥15 million RMB, in-depth support in market entry and expansion and strong integration of domestic and international industrial resources, including exclusive counseling for business development, financial law, human resources management and capital operation etc. Well-rounded logistic, educational and medical resources will also be provided to entrepreneurs and family members as part of the service package to facilitate work as well as life in Hangzhou.
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
Please find more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybernaut-x-svc-private-pitch-series-session-2-tickets-51302219319
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