Seedstars World,, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes is coming to Mongolia for the 1st time.
With the support of the local host ITZone and Microsoft Mongolia, as well as local partners Gemnet, Metro Development Group and local supporters Startup Mongolia, National Information Technology Park and Swiss Cooperation Office (SDC) will be holding a dynamic pitch event on June 23rd, 2017 at Corporate Hotel and Convention Centre. The event is registration-only.
In line with its mission to place the spotlight on entrepreneurs from emerging markets, Seedstars World is travelling to more than 65 countries this year to identify the best seed-stage entrepreneurs and provide them with an opportunity to win up to USD 1 million and network with investors and mentors from around the world. Its previous participants have raised over USD 61M collectively, providing employment to more than 800 employees worldwide.
The line up of jury members, speakers and mentors of the Seedstars Ulaanbaatar competition will include:
- Battulga Norolkhoojav — Founder and Chairman at ITZone,
- Dulguun Ulaankhuu — Founder and CEO at Gemnet,
- Naranbat Nasanbat — Business Development Executive at Microsoft Mongolia,
- Odsuren Badarch — Chairman at Metro Development Group,
- Khicheengui Ochirbat — Head of Innovation, Technology and R&D at National Information Technology Park in Mongolia,
- Enkhbolor Gantulga — Consultant at World Bank Group, Erdenebat Sodnom-Ish — CEO at Startup Mongolia,
- Ider-Od Bat-Erdene — VP at Startup Mongolia,
- Daria Golikova and Agahuseyn Ahmadov — Associates for CEE region at Seedstars World.
The companies selected to pitch at the Seedstars Ulaanbaatar event need to be less than 2 years old, have raised less than USD 500,000 in funding and have built a minimum viable product, ideally with existing traction. The Seedstars World team is searching for one additional criterion - the startup’s regional and global scalability. With a strong network of international partners such as BBVA, Merck, Enel, Trecc and Standard Bank, Seedstars World is looking for smart startups that solve regional issues and develop profitable products for the global market, to support their regional businesses and growth.
“Seedstars World is a platform connecting investors to the next generation of startup entrepreneurs, pulling the spotlight from Silicon Valley and Western Europe. As this will be our 1st time to organize our event in Ulaanbaatar, our excitement level and expectations are high. We have heard so much about the bustling startup ecosystem in Mongolia and we are now here to witness the reality” explains Katarina Szulenyiova, COO at Seedstars World, “We are impressed by what we have seen in the continent so far and cannot wait to add startups from Mongolia on our map.”
Up to 10 of the best seed stage startups in Mongolia will be invited to pitch for the opportunity to compete at the Seedstars Summit, that annually takes place in Switzerland.
In order to provide local entrepreneurs with this opportunity and aiming to deliver the best possible event, Seedstars World is closely working with ITZone and Microsoft, who is representing the initiative throughout the year.
“Rapid development of Information Technology and Digital transformation is giving equal fighting chance to the new generation of entrepreneurs all around the world. So as seniors and more experienced peers we decided to host Seedstars World in Mongolia to empower the aspiration and teamwork and to broaden the horizons for the next generation of Mongolian entrepreneurs. The best of them will represent Mongolia on global stage” said Mr. Battulga N. founder and chairman of ITZone LLC.
Seedstars World,, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes is coming to Mongolia for the 1st time.
With the support of the local host ITZone and Microsoft Mongolia, as well as local partners Gemnet, Metro Development Group and local supporters Startup Mongolia, National Information Technology Park and Swiss Cooperation Office (SDC) will be holding a dynamic pitch event on June 23rd, 2017 at Corporate Hotel and Convention Centre. The event is registration-only.
In line with its mission to place the spotlight on entrepreneurs from emerging markets, Seedstars World is travelling to more than 65 countries this year to identify the best seed-stage entrepreneurs and provide them with an opportunity to win up to USD 1 million and network with investors and mentors from around the world. Its previous participants have raised over USD 61M collectively, providing employment to more than 800 employees worldwide.
The line up of jury members, speakers and mentors of the Seedstars Ulaanbaatar competition will include:
- Battulga Norolkhoojav — Founder and Chairman at ITZone,
- Dulguun Ulaankhuu — Founder and CEO at Gemnet,
- Naranbat Nasanbat — Business Development Executive at Microsoft Mongolia,
- Odsuren Badarch — Chairman at Metro Development Group,
- Khicheengui Ochirbat — Head of Innovation, Technology and R&D at National Information Technology Park in Mongolia,
- Enkhbolor Gantulga — Consultant at World Bank Group, Erdenebat Sodnom-Ish — CEO at Startup Mongolia,
- Ider-Od Bat-Erdene — VP at Startup Mongolia,
- Daria Golikova and Agahuseyn Ahmadov — Associates for CEE region at Seedstars World.
The companies selected to pitch at the Seedstars Ulaanbaatar event need to be less than 2 years old, have raised less than USD 500,000 in funding and have built a minimum viable product, ideally with existing traction. The Seedstars World team is searching for one additional criterion - the startup’s regional and global scalability. With a strong network of international partners such as BBVA, Merck, Enel, Trecc and Standard Bank, Seedstars World is looking for smart startups that solve regional issues and develop profitable products for the global market, to support their regional businesses and growth.
“Seedstars World is a platform connecting investors to the next generation of startup entrepreneurs, pulling the spotlight from Silicon Valley and Western Europe. As this will be our 1st time to organize our event in Ulaanbaatar, our excitement level and expectations are high. We have heard so much about the bustling startup ecosystem in Mongolia and we are now here to witness the reality” explains Katarina Szulenyiova, COO at Seedstars World, “We are impressed by what we have seen in the continent so far and cannot wait to add startups from Mongolia on our map.”
Up to 10 of the best seed stage startups in Mongolia will be invited to pitch for the opportunity to compete at the Seedstars Summit, that annually takes place in Switzerland.
In order to provide local entrepreneurs with this opportunity and aiming to deliver the best possible event, Seedstars World is closely working with ITZone and Microsoft, who is representing the initiative throughout the year.
“Rapid development of Information Technology and Digital transformation is giving equal fighting chance to the new generation of entrepreneurs all around the world. So as seniors and more experienced peers we decided to host Seedstars World in Mongolia to empower the aspiration and teamwork and to broaden the horizons for the next generation of Mongolian entrepreneurs. The best of them will represent Mongolia on global stage” said Mr. Battulga N. founder and chairman of ITZone LLC.