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Sharks & Dreamers

Innovation meets Investments : NATS Sharks and Dreamers is a platform for showcasing your innovative ideas and seek capital.

Thank you for your interest. As of 21st June, registrations are closed.
 

Why NATS Sharks and Dreamers

The Conference forum attracts leading members of the angel investor community, industry leaders and experienced entrepreneurs who wish to mentor young innovators invest in the bright idea, turning dreams into reality. More than a one million dollars in seed capital is available for funding.

How IT Works

  • Submissions Round : Please Submit your idea visiting www.sambaralu.org/dreamers There is no limit on the number of submissions
  • Shortlisting,Mentoring & Evaluation Rounds : Selected ideas will be mentored by TiE (experienced entrepreneurs)
  • Final Pitch : Shortlisted Entrepreneurs will present their business case during Sambaralu 2015 at Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can we get funding for our startup?
    Apply online, by carefully answering the required questions. Depending upon selection criteria you will be given the opportunity to present your idea for Capital investment.
  • How much do you invest?
    More than a one million dollars in seed capital is available for funding.
  • Do we need to write a business plan?
    Not for us. We make funding decisions based on our application form and personal interviews. We love demos, but we never read business plans.
  • Will you sign an NDA? How do I know you won't steal my idea?
    No, we won't sign an NDA. No venture firm would at this stage. The informal commitment to secrecy on our application form is more than any VC would make.
  • Our group has two ideas. Can we submit two applications?
    Sure. Just submit them
  • Will you fund multiple startups working on the same idea?
    Yes.
  • Why didn't you accept our application?
    Strange as it may sound, the better your application was, the less likely there is to be an answer to this question. So don't take it personally. The fact is, even the best investors are quite bad at picking winners. VC firms consider themselves to be doing well if 4 out of 10 companies they fund succeed.
  • We've already taken some funding. Can we still apply?
    Sure
  • We don't really need the money. Does it still make sense to apply?
    Half (maybe more) of the startups we fund don't need the money. And in fact the money is only a small part of the equation.
  • Do you only fund startups that write software?
    We'll consider startups in any field.
  • Can a single person apply for funding?
    Yes, but the odds of being accepted are lower. A startup is too much work for one person.
  • I have a great idea for a startup, but I'm not technical. Will you still fund me? Can you help me find programmers to implement my idea?
    We'll consider funding you, but your chances are about ten times better if you find yourself a technical co-founder.
    It's much better if you find one yourself through friends of friends than if we introduce you to someone. You need some kind of personal connection.
  • Do we have to start a company in the US for you to invest in us?
    If you've started your company outside the US, we will help you convert but bear in mind that you may need foreign counsel as well.
  • Do we have to be US citizens?
    No, as long as you can get here for at least three months. We've funded many startups founded by non-citizens.
  • Can you get us visas?
    We don't get directly involved with visas, but we have a mailing list of overseas founders who are happy to give you advice and introduce you to good immigration lawyers.
  • We don't want funding, but will you give us advice?
    Unfortunately we can't. We've invested in so many companies that helping them take up all our time. But much of the advice we give is collected in these essays.
  • I'm starting a startup. Can I meet with you?
    Unfortunately we can't meet in person with every startup that wants investment. There are just too many.
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