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ENTREPRENUERS FUND
Presents
JUMPSTARTER 2021
The Global Pitch Competition
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Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund
HONG KONG
A HK$1 billion fund pledged to
invest in companies with a Hong Kong nexus
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JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund.
Our goal is to build, empower and jumpstart Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem by bringing
entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and public together, and transform Hong Kong into a
leading hub for global innovation and technology.
JUMPSTARTER 2020 (jumpstarter.hk) was the world’s largest online pitch competition and
most rigorous startup event. We brought together corporates, investors and media to connect
with startups in Hong Kong.
MEDIA STARTUPS
INVESTORS CORPORATES
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JUMPSTARTER By The Numbers
JUMPSTARTER 2017 & 2019 @ Hong Kong JUMPSTARTER 2020 @ Worldwide
Hong Kong Pitch Competition & Global DEMO Day The World’s Largest Online Pitch Competition
12,000+ 730+ 900+ 120+ 70+ 20,000 100 400+ 115+ 150+
Attendee Startups Investors, Corporates & Media Speaker, Judges & Fans & Regions & Online Show Supporting Media
Industry Experts Experts Supporters Countries Time (Mins) Organization Coverage
Corporate Partners
Sponsors
Official Carriers
Media Partners
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2019 & 2020 Supporting Organizations of JUMPSTARTER
Supporting Organizations
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Objective
INCUBATE FOR THE FUTURE – ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
• Redefine and celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation
• Provide early-stage entrepreneurs with Alibaba’s resources to jump start their startup journey
GLOBAL NETWORK
• Provide connections and networking between startups and corporates, investors and other ecosystem players
• Get exposure to Hong Kong and Asian startup ecosystem for startups from all of the world
EDUCATION
• Advocate youth entrepreneurship and educate young generation for future participation in the startup world
• Enable fun-learning experience for Hong Kong public to embrace entrepreneurship & innovation
GLOBAL NETWORK
• Provide connections and networking between startups and corporates, investors and other ecosystem players
• Get exposure to Asian startup ecosystem for startups from all of the world
EDUCATION
• Advocate youth entrepreneurship and educate young generation for future participation in the startup world
• Enable fun-learning experience for the public to embrace entrepreneurship & innovation
AWARENESS
• Promote public awareness of startups and their value contribution to the world
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JUMPSTARTER consists of 4 pillars
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONNECT ALIBABA
JUMPSTARTER celebrates entrepreneurship for JUMPSTARTER facilitates opportunities through its
the wellbeing of society – bringing everyone extensive network, connecting startups with the
together and inspiring young people to become Alibaba ecosystem through the global pitch
entrepreneurs. competition and networking activity.
3 Rounds of
Top 200 Top 20 Top 10 Top 10 Winner
Application Deadline
NOV 16
SEP 16 40 Teams Batch 1 DEC - JAN MAR / APR
1st AUG 31 SEP 9 Top 20 Announcement
SEP 23 40 Teams Batch 2 AEF conducts Top 10 Teams
due diligence on
NOV 25
10 Teams Batch 1 shortlisted teams Rocket Pitch
OCT 15 40 Teams Batch 3 10 Teams Batch 2 3min Pitch . 3 slides
2nd SEP 25 OCT 7
OCT 22 40 Teams Batch 4 FEB 3 Top 5 JUMPSTARTERS
DEC 15
Webcast of 4 episodes Top 10
Announcement Roundtable w/
Retail FinTech 5-min Pitch +
3rd OCT 19 OCT 28 NOV 12 40 Teams Batch 5 Star Judges
Smart City DeepTech
*Benefits for Early Birds Applicants: Exposure to Top Up to US$1M Investment for 1 Winner
Investors & Corporates Booth
Cash Prize for 1 Winner
• Two wild cards granted to contestants after the 1st round
of shortlist + Global Webcast + + (offered by Partners)
Travel
Sponsorship eFounders Fellowship Training Program
• One wild card granted to contestants after the 2nd round
Mentorship (with Travel Sponsorship)
of shortlist
for Top 5 JUMPSTARTERS
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Timeline
2020 2021
Global Semi-
Pitch
Callout
Round 1
Global The World’s Largest Hybrid
Callout Startup Event
Open for
Application
Worldwide Semi-
Pitch Due Grand
Aug 31 Sep 16 / Sep 23 Round 2 Diligence Finale
1st Deadline Session 1/ Session 2
www.jumpstarter.hk
Oct 19 Nov 12
3rd Deadline Session 5
Industry & Geography
Industry of Focus Geographical Coverage:
• Ecommerce
• Hong Kong
Logistics • Taiwan
RETAIL •
• Entertainment & Gaming • Mainland China
• Travel & Tourism… and more • Philippines
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Capital Market & Investment • Malaysia
• InsurTech
FINTECH • Indonesia
• Payment & Digital Banking
• RegTech & Compliance… and more • Vietnam
• Australia
• Japan
• Korea
• Smart Buildings
SMART • Green & Environmental • UK
CITY • Mobility • EMEA
• Lifestyle… and more • Americas
BEST WOMEN
JUMPSTARTER INNOVATION SOCIAL IMPACT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(By 4 Cohorts)
Rule & Requirement: Application
ELIGBILITY OF APPLICANTS ONLINE APPLICATION
JUMPSTARTER is open to all startups around the world • Startup submits online application with pitch deck
o Mandatory: PowerPoint up to 15 slides in PDF format,
who fulfill the following requirements: including but not limited to:
• Operating for less than 5 years 1. Team Background and Story
2. Value Proposition and Product/Services Description
• Raised less than US$20 million in funding to date 3. Market Size and Target Segment Analysis
4. Business Model
• Funding currently between Seed and Series C stages • Pricing, Cost and Unit Economics
• Acquisition, Distribution and Supply Chain
• Have an innovative product or service • Entry Barrier and Competitive Analysis
• Scalability, Growth and Risk Factors
• Desire to make Hong Kong part of your future plans • Historical Milestone, Operation & Financial Traction
and Future Development Plan
5. Fundraising History and Plan
6. Hong Kong Nexus
• Team Background and Current Operation
• Future Plan
Bonus Point : 10% (max.) will be added to your total score if you’ve taken any
initiatives to combat COVID-19 or to help your local community during COVID-19
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Co-Organizer
• Promote JUMPSTARTER to your startup
Callout For • Reach out to your startup community community
Startup Application • Encourage startups to apply for JUMPSTARTER Promotion
• Make referrals of different local/regional partners
to help promoting/supporting JUMPSTARTER
*Vetting is required. AEF reserves the right to invite and confirm judges, mentors and speakers.
Exposure on Onsite Event – Final Pitch / Grand Finale Onsite Event Access – Final Pitch / Grand Finale
• Onsite Marketing: Logo placement on selected • Two (2) Corporate/Investor Delegate Passes
• Nominate/Invite a judge at Semi Pitch on-site marketing materials (e.g. event signage, (Include access to Corporate/Investor Lounge)
*Judge | Mentor
• Nominate/Invite a mentor promotional slide included in all plenary and • Two (2) General Delegate Passes (Does not include
breakout sessions, event flyer/handbook, access to the Lounges, match-making session and
backdrop, badge etc. networking session)
• Discount on additional General Delegate Passes
Startup Access
• Provide venue & on-site support • Access to all shortlisted startup application
Event Support • Solicit or provide cash/in-kind materials incl. Pitch Deck & Email Address of 200
OR Sponsorship sponsorship shortlisted startups
*Vetting is required. AEF reserves the right to invite and confirm judges and mentors. For Internal Use Only & Confidential
Corporate Sponsor
• Priority access to JUMPSTARTER matchmaking
platform • Promote JUMPSTARTER to your startup community
Meet the
• Round-the-clock networking Promotion • Make referrals of different local/regional partners to
JUMPSTARTERS
• Arrange 1-on-1 meetings with Top Teams on help promoting/supporting JUMSPTARTER
request
Vetting is required. AEF reserves the right to invite and confirm judges, mentors and speakers.
Hybrid Event: Seamless and Engaging Experience Virtual Event: Robust Interactive Webcast Interface
(Mockup Image – subject to change) (Mockup Image – subject to change)
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Appendix
Global & Regional Reach with Integrated Marketing Campaign
ONLINE
JUMPSTARTER
2020
Channels
Callout Phase Website, SEO
& EDM Google AdWords Display Network
Callout
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Phase
ONLINE
JUMPSTARTER
2020
Grand Finale Channels
Website, SEO
Phase & EDM Google
AdWords
Display
Network
Grand
Finale ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Phase
Ticketing Phase ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Digital Advertising & Media Coverage
Outdoor Advertising
Semi-Pitch
Webcast
Thank You
For more information, please contact:
Teddy Lui | teddylui@alibaba-inc.com
Grace Wong | gracewong@alibaba-inc.com
Due Diligence
40 Teams 40 Teams 40 Teams 40 Teams 40 Teams Round 2
Mid Sep End Sep Mid Oct End Oct Mid Nov
Launch of the Global/Regional Round 1 20 out of
Competition Acquisition 1-on-1 Online 200 Teams
Jul 2020 Digital Campaign & Semi-Pitches
Competition Screening Sessions End Nov
Aug 2020 Sep-Nov 2020
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