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1 WELCOME TECHTALKS 2016 #TechTalks16

2 UPDATE THE YEAR IN REVIEW Our Story The Seed Fund The TechTalks & Satellite Sessions Changes in the Team

3 THE STORY ACCOMPLISHMENTS & MILESTONES The right Team established in Mexico, with a deep and sustainable network in Silicon Valley. can fund startups and add value to MX companies that no other VC fund can match. TechTalks 2016, and What if Mexico Transitions from Manufacturing Technology to being a Leader in Technology? There are gaps in MX entrepreneurial and VC ecosystem. A Fund is needed to bring SV- style investment into MX Seed Fund TechTalks Emprende Tu MX 2011

4 created the conversation of emerging opportunities in tech innovation in Mexico with the annual TechTalks summit. The TechTalks highlights the region s latest innovations, and unites key stakeholders.

5 INTRODUCING OUR NEW PARTNER. and THE MEXICO OPPORTUNITY FUND

6 Ventures and StartUp Mexico have been the early and significant players in advancing and investing in tech innovation in Mexico. IS THE ONLY FUND CURRENTLY IN OPERATION WITH A TRUE CROSS-BORDER THESIS SUPPORTED BY STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH SILICON VALLEY MENTORS, ADVISORS AND INVESTORS AND SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS AND DIRECT BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO.

7 THE MEXICO OPPORTUNITY FUND Target USD50 million cross- border fund Jointly managed by Startup Mexico and Ventures Strong Advisory Board & Investment Committee

8 THE MEXICO OPPORTUNITY FUND ALLOCATION AND STRATEGY 50% Expansion $2M - $5M EsQmated AllocaQon in % and Deal Size in USD 10% Seed $50k - $250k 40% Growth $250k - $2M We only invest in companies with global ambitions and market potential Continue Seed stage investments Provide follow- on capital to best in class teams Growth (Series A) Expansion (Series B+) Investment sectors: Internet companies FinTech EdTech IoT SaaS E- Commerce Mobile is a Core Component

9 OUR UNIQUE ADVANTAGE Co- Investors ACCESS TO PROPRIETARY DEALS THROUGH OUR DEEP NETWORK IN BOTH REGIONS Alliances & Community

10 OUR UNIQUE ADVANTAGE Four Key Events TechTalks and Satellite Events DFTechTour SWITCH The Challenge Cup The combination of Startup Mexico and Ventures provides unprecedented access to deep networks on both sides of the border

11 WHY, WHY NOW? Tech innovation and entrepreneurial growth in Mexico is among the most significant market THE TIME IS NOW TO INVEST IN MEXICO TECH INNOVATION. THE COMBINED STARTUP MEXICO AND TEAM HAS THE EXPERIENCE & NETWORK TO BE THE CAPTURE THE MEXICO OPPORTUNITY opportunities today. Mexico has a huge, well educated talent pool Mexican entrepreneurs are ready to take on risks as founders of innovative companies Mexico is currently the 13th largest economy, on track to be the 5th largest by 2050 (Goldman) Mexico s governmental policies and institutions are changing to attract venture capital The biggest problem these founders face today is access to capital

12 THANK YOU Lynne Bairstow Punta Mita, Mexico (m) Andreas Kraemer San Francisco, CA (m) Pablo Solano Palo Alto, CA (m)

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Best practice case study Venture Capital fund EU Financial Instruments Conference 2017 Month 01 Vilnius 26-January-2018 JEREMIE initiative Seed Start-up Growth Buyout 58m EUR / 77m EUR 8m EUR Early Late