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Progress Updates

Date	Action
02 Feb 2015	Provided connection to D.camp by Startup Alliance.
04 Feb 2015	D.camp accepted to host us on 29 April, 1.30pm (Trying to rearrange schedule to fit slot in D.camp at the moment)

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About D.camp

D.camp, the dream bank

D.camp, Seoul

• Is a non-profit organization / incubator dedicated to the revitalization and youth entrepreneurship ecosystem jobs.

• Funded by twenty banks in Korea.

• One of the largest foundations in Korea to support start-up activities, with an asset base of approximately USD 470M.

• Serves as a local start-up hub for the most talented and passionate start-up entrepreneurs and professionals.

• Has 1,317 core members, 2,579 general members and hosted about 180 startup-related events in less than a half year.

• Provides various tools, programs and support systems, including its quality infrastructure, D.CAMP.

• "Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs is the networking hub of South Korea's startup industry. It brings talented entrepreneurs and successful investors together so everyone can take part in the startup community activities." - YoungHa Ko, Chairman of Korea Business Angel Association

Vision & Mission

D.camp employees

Mission of D.camp

• To foster entrepreneurship among young generations in both Korea and Asia.

• To lay a strong foundation to become the central venture hub of Asia, and eventually Asia's Silicon Valley.

D.camp Timeline

Timeline

D.camp Timeline

• 01 January 2014 - Business Center D.OFFICE open.

• 27 September 2013 - "Startup Korea" was launched.

• 09 August 2013 - Fruition camp D.CISION, was founded.

• 28 June 2013 - First D.DAY.

• 27 March 2013 - D.CAMP Overview.

• 08 March 2013 - 'SXSW2013' participation which bought 7 Korean start-ups to SXSW to showcase their products and Service, under the name of "Geeks from Gangnam".

• 07 July 2012 - First Investment.

• 23 May 2012 - Open of Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs.

Features

Special features of D.camp - SPACE

Multipurpose Hall

Multipurpose Hall (6F)

• A multi-purpose hall (seating capacity: 150 ~ 200)
• Catering space
• Two conference rooms
• Terrace overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Seonjeongneung.
• For workshops and large scale talks.

Nursery & Seminar room

Nursery & Seminar room (5F)

• Public office two (Capacity: Each 15, 25)
• Individual office five (Capacity: 6-8 people each)
• Seminar room 2 (Capacity: A total of 50 students) for visits and lessons.
• Potential tenant space for big start-ups.
• Space for knowledge and innovation sharing between start-ups and potential entrepreneurs.

Collaboration space

Collaboration space (4F)

• Collaborative space (capacity: 80 persons)
• PT (Presentation) room (capacity: 20 persons)
• Mobile Test Bed.
• Others cafeteria, OA room, smart table, etc.
• For brain storming, preparation and collaborative sessions.

D.Office

Lounge and business center (2F) - D.Office

• Lounge and cafeteria
• Pay Individual office five (Capacity: 4-5 people each)
• Paid Single room (capacity: 19)
• One room (capacity: 8)
• Superintendent (Capacity: 25 people)
• Networking area.
• Snack bar.

D.camp Programmes

Programmes

D.Day

D.Day

• Debut last Friday of each month for the start-up
  • Start-ups showcases their product and make their debut appearance in front of expert panels and 200 audiences.
  • Provides opportunities for start-ups to meet their potential business partners or investors.
  • Winners of the program are awarded with dedicated office space at D.CAMP for a given period of time.
  • Judging panel and feedback panel consists of an array of companies such as LG Electronics, IDG Ventures, Future Stream Networks and also K Cube Ventures.

D.Cision

D.Cision

• Overnight workshop to see if one has the cuts to form a start-up.
  • Consists of workshops and lectures for participants to better realize what is their inner motivations and how they can make it into a concrete business solution.
  • To help potential entrepreneurs to come out of their comfort zone.
  • The first D.Cision took place on 9 August with 35 participants with Hongtak Kim, Executive Creative Director of Cheil Worldwide and Jimmy Rim, CEO of K Cube Ventures, attending as mentors.

D.Party event

D.Party

• Monthly networking party co-hosted with other organization.
  • Each D.Party has a different themed seminar followed by a networking session.
  • Former co-hosts includes Fast Track Asia, a seed accelerator and the Seoul City Government.
  • Serves as a platform for discussion on the economy and also various start-up stories.
  • A venue to network and meet others.

D.Jump

• D.CAMP start-up acceleration program partnering with Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
  • Aims to incubate 10 start-ups during the period.
  • Participating start-ups is paired with big corporate from designated sector to gain access to consulting opportunity and to leverage their network and marketing channels.
  • Provides unique opportunity for start-ups to learn from the best in the industry so that they can pave their path to success.
  • Shortlisted start-ups will be given the chance to showcase their handiwork in Korea and United States.

D.Mentor

• D.CAMP's unique weekly bottom-up mentoring session.
  • A curated, weekly lecture and learning sessions at D.CAMP that hosts entrepreneurs and industry experts from different fields and countries.
  • Speakers are selected upon D.CAMP members' request.
  • Serves as a platform for people to learn from others experiences.
  • Past speakers includes reonwed CEOs / Directors from Uber (company) Launcher, BootstrapLabsand 5Rocks.

D.Global

• Global outreaching program for startups.
  • Allow start-ups in Korea to meet, showcase, exchange and learn ideas from other countries.
  • 'SXSW2013' participation which bought 7 Korean start-ups to SXSW to showcase their products and Service, under the name of "Geeks from Gangnam" in Austin Texas.
  • Serves as a jump-start for local start-ups to break into the international market.

D.camp Investments

Investment breakdown

Investments Activities in D.camp

Direct Financing for Startups

• Provied direct financing for 25 promising start-ups in collaboration with Korea Technology Finance Corporation and Korea Credit Guarantee Fund.
• Invested about USD 5.2M where each start-up receives investment ranging form USD 100K-300K.
• Portfolio start-ups cover a variety of industries form medical devices to animation production to game/software publishers.
• Start-ups given exclusive opportunities to participate in various D.Programs to promote their services to investors and affiliates.

Co-Investment

• To provide help to entrepreneurs in the very early stage as launching a start-up is hard.
• Brings together companies to co-invest in promising start-ups.
• D.camp made its first co-investment with SK Planet in an accelerator program KStartup.
• Aims to explore more partnership opportunities for co-investment with explore more partnership opportunities for co-investment with incubators, Venture Incubators (VCs) and accelerators.

Why D.camp?

Closing thoughts

• Ideas and experiences are to be shared!
• The resources are all provided, we just need your passion!

References

• D.camp
• Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs
• Crush Base
• Startup Bootcamp