Overview
The ENTERPRISE NEXT Accelerator Program is a partnership between Brinc and Cornerstone Ventures (CSVP) to identify, mentor, and invest in promising Enterprise Tech companies.
Accepted startups will receive training, mentorship, and monetary investment of US$100,000, with some eligible for post-program funding of up to US$500,000 from CSVP. Technology program partner Microsoft for Startups will provide a range of credits and services to participants valued at up to US$150,000. Further, additional perks from business and tech partners valued at around US$100,000 will be available to teams.
CSVP is amongst a few thematic funds in India focused on a market shift and is positioning itself to become a leader in the global SaaS market. With this in mind, the ENTERPRISE NEXT Accelerator Program will further enable innovators in the ecosystem who are working in:
- Enabling new business models
- Seamless interactions and engagements with consumers and stakeholders (particularly in the Web3 ecosystem)
- Facilitating faster and more secure transactions across the value-chain (leveraging blockchain infrastructure and tokenization)
- Helping future enterprises achieve carbon neutrality
Technology Partner
Who we're looking for
We are looking for enterprise tech solutions solving significant business problems and delivering proven value at a global scale.
Focus Areas (Including but not limited to)
- Financial Tech.
- Retail / E-commerce Tech.
- Logistics/Supply Chain Tech.
- Health Care Tech.
- Sector Agnostic Tech. Platforms – AI/ML, Web 3.0/Metaverse/NFT, Advanced Data Sciences
Eligibility
- Incorporated entity
- At least two full-time founders
- TRL 4+ with supporting data
Evaluation Criteria
- Annual gigaton-scale emissions reduction potential
- Techno-economic model at 1M ton scale
- Do no harm ecological solutions
How startups benefit
Curriculum highlights
- Product development and evaluation support
- Technical coaching in groups and 1-on-1 mentoring from
enterprise leaders - Data Management and Analytics support
- Develop a clear messaging and branding strategy
- Understand what key business metrics best communicate progress
- Develop meaningful partnerships and connections with mentors
- Build a network of potential customers/users, as well as media, corporate, and investor contacts
- Formulate a viable fundraising strategy and related assets to maximize odds of success
- Meet pre-vetted investors within Brinc’s global network
1. Commercialization
Providing educational content to startups designed to prepare them for future commercial opportunities in Asia while facilitating commercial opportunities through CSVP and Brinc’s network.
- Facilitated introductions to Brinc and CSVP’s network
of tech corporations and distributors. - Support with commercial negotiations and business
development - Defining market entry, expansion, and business growth
strategies - Marketing & Pricing
2. Technical Development
Providing education on enterprise tech best practices as well as access to technical mentors and development vendors in Brinc and
CSVP’s network.
- Product development and evaluation support
- Technical coaching in groups and 1-on-1 mentoring from
enterprise leaders - Data Management and Analytics support
3. Fundraising
Educating startups on fundraising best practices, and equipping them with financial tools, and tailored introductions to CSVP’s and
Brinc’s investor network.
- Investor demo day
- Investor matchmaking
- Angel investor pitch sessions
- Cash Flow and financial modelling
- Data Room and reporting
What to expect
Our Offer
Investment Ticket: US$100,000
Advisory Shares: Negotiable
CSVP invests US$100,000 in exchange for equity. On successful completion of the program, some startups may receive an additional investment of US$500,000 from CSVP. The program will conclude with a demo day, at which several investors, potential customers and enterprise leaders will participate.
Please note
- We invest in startups that are based in India or focus on the Indian market.
- Startups do not have to be based in the program’s location.
- At least 2 co-founders with relevant industry experience and a clear roadmap.
- Scalable and defined business model with high growth potential.
- Fundraising traction.
- A company/startup must be incorporated.
- Minimum requirements for the startup stage: POC Achieved / Successful Pilots Stage
- Preferred: Early Revenues / Paying Customers (min. $100k+ ARR/min. 5 customers)
- Startups successfully accepted into our accelerator program will need to pay a US$20,000 participation fee to Brinc for the program. The program fee is used to cover our operations expenses and does not come out of pocket and it’s never charged before the startup receives investment. This fee can be settled after the investment has been deployed.The program is 100% online and remote. There is no need to be physically present in the location for the duration of the program.
- The program is 100% online and remote. There is no need to be physically present in the location for the duration of the program.
CSVP invests US$100,000 in exchange for equity. On successful completion of the program, some startups may receive an additional investment of US$500,000 from CSVP. The program will conclude with a demo day, at which several investors, potential customers and enterprise leaders will participate.
The program gets each project investor-ready by providing funding, education, mentorship, network access, and other support to navigate challenging milestones common to many as they scale their business.
We provide:
1. Commercialization
Providing educational content to startups designed to prepare them
for future commercial opportunities in Asia while facilitating
commercial opportunities through CSVP and Brinc’s network.
- Facilitated introductions to Brinc and CSVP’s network
of tech corporations and distributors. - Support with commercial negotiations and business
development. - Defining market entry, expansion, and business growth
strategies - Marketing & Pricing
2. Technical Development
Providing education on enterprise tech best practices as well as
access to technical mentors and development vendors in Brinc and
CSVP’s network.
- Product development and evaluation support
- Technical coaching in groups and 1-on-1 mentoring from
enterprise leaders - Data Management and Analytics support
3. Fundraising
Educating startups on fundraising best practices, and equipping them
with financial tools, and tailored introductions to CSVP’s and
Brinc’s investor network.
- Investor demo day
- Investor matchmaking
- Angel investor pitch sessions
- Cash Flow and financial modelling
- Data Room and reporting
Investment Verticals
The CSVP x Brinc Enterprise Tech. Accelerator invests in enterprise tech solutions solving significant business problems and delivering proven value at a global scale.
- Financial Tech.
- Retail / E-commerce Tech.
- Logistics/Supply Chain Tech.
- Health Care Tech.
- Sector Agnostic Tech. Platforms – AI/ML, Web 3.0/Metaverse/NFT, Advanced Data Sciences
Application Requirements
- We invest in startups that are based in India or focus on the Indian market.
- Startups do not have to be based in the program’s location.
- At least 2 co-founders with relevant industry experience and a clear roadmap.
- Scalable and defined business model with high growth potential.
- Fundraising traction.
- A company/startup must be incorporated.
- Minimum requirements for the startup stage: POC Achieved / Successful Pilots Stage
- Preferred: Early Revenues / Paying Customers (min. $100k+ ARR/min. 5 customers)
- Applications for the upcoming spring cohort close on January 10th, 2023
Program Requirements
Startups successfully accepted into our accelerator program will need to pay a US$20,000 participation fee to Brinc for the program. The program fee is used to cover our operations expenses and does not come out of pocket and it’s never charged before the startup receives investment. This fee can be settled after the investment has been deployed.
The program is 100% online and remote. There is no need to be physically present in the location for the duration of the program.
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Our seasoned team of advisors from diverse backgrounds is critical for your long-term success, delivering value and supporting our founders on their journey to building profitable companies whilst addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Our Team
Bashar Aboudaoud
Hari Krishnan
Karan Keswani
Nikkhil Srinivaas
Select mentors & speakers
Abdul Salim
Amal PS
Anshad Ameenza
Anurag Srivastava
Ashutosh Vaidya
Ashwin Dias
Bhavish Sood
Chintan Oza
Darya Yegorina
Dr. Mark Siebert
Flavia Richardson
Hemal Patel
Ian Hunter
Kesavan
Kaustubh Patekar
Mahesh Srivastava
Manish Dureja
Manu Parpia
Manuel Messner
Mary Laniyan
Michael Akampa
Nikolet Zwart
Nitin Goel
Peter Kolarov
Piyush Akhouri
Prashant Lamba
Prateek Suraj
Quah Wei
Ranjit Sankar
Samudragupta Talukdar
Sandhya Vasudevan
Sayantan Mookherjee
Shubhradeep Nandi
Sridhar Pandurangiah
Sudhakar Suga
Subir Agrawal
Tahir Mahmood
Tomas Svoboda
Udit Goenka
Vaishnavi Reddy
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