• About Teak Capital• Sources of funding in Malaysia• What do VCs do?• Some learning & tips

WHAT WILL I COVER

• Venture Capital• Active participation• Experience in working with

Tech companies• Network and global linkages

Areas of interests :• Software and IT, Internet,

Wireless & Mobility, High Growth Technology, Electronics, Green Tech

• Start-up to Pre-IPO stages

Chok Kwee Bee : Managing Director

CK Chong: Senior Vice President

Eliza Noordin : Vice President

STAGES OF A COMPANY BEFORE WORLD CLASS

Source Government Private or Semi-Private

Equity No equity involved Equity of the company

Goal Completion of IP creation, commercialisation

Return$

Duration Short term (<1 year) 3-5 years

Payback Only if defaulted Upon exit or as mutually agreed

Reporting Milestone or Reimbursement basisprovider not involved in managing company

Depends on the stage of the companyrepresentation on the Board of Director

Coaching Not inclusive Inclusive through investment

•Information Gathering

company history, business characteristics, finances, business plan analysis, comparables analysis

•Negotiation•Due diligence

research, references, financials, transaction summary/approval, investment memo

•Term Sheet

a nonbinding letter of intent

•Agreements

• You need to have a cohesive management teamteam

• Focus in making revenue and profit, or at least proof that customers BUY your idea or product

• Manage your cash flow

• HIRE staffs with RELEVANT skill sets

• Get a sales man

• Get a good financial person – keep good books

• Get a GOOD & Balance Board of Directors

• Get mentor(s) and/or coaches

• Grants are nice, but don’t become grantpreneurs

• Stay focus

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

designs, develops and markets semiconductor testers that verifies the functionality of semiconductor and electronic components

www.aemulus.com

www.youthasia.comwww.youthsays.com

provide businesses with premium youth targeted research, advertising and e-commerce direct sales opportunities

Knowing your needs…

• Why do you need funding?

• What is the stage of your company ?

• What are your seeking for?

• Where is your market potential?

Knowing what’s available

• Funds , loans and grants

• Fund provider background & appetite

• What do investors want?

THANK YOU