12 November 2008

Background Bader is a non-governmental and non-for- profit organization established late 2005 under the joint initiative of forty young Lebanese business leaders Bader is engaged in promoting entrepreneurship in Lebanon through 3 main levers

Mission of Bader Education Networking Finance Our mission is along 3 main levers

Mission of Bader A. Education Develop tools to promote entrepreneurship education among young Lebanese through Bader’s own initiatives and partnerships with educational institutions. Initiatives: → MIT Arab Business Plan Competition 2008 → Mentorship Program → Entrepreneurship Scholarship Networking Finance Education

Mission of Bader B. Networking Develop networking opportunities within Lebanon and with Lebanese Diaspora to facilitate the development of start-ups and SMEs in Lebanon. Initiative: → The Global Lebanese Business Leaders Conference (August 2008) Networking Finance Education Networking

Mission of Bader C. Finance Facilitate the access to capital for startups and SMEs through the development of finance-oriented projects Initiatives: → The Building Block Equity Fund (BB Fund) → The Lebanese Business Angels (LBA) Networking Finance Education Finance

The Building Block Equity Fund $17 million fund targeting existing companies 2 main investors: EIB and Proparco Looking to invest in companies $0.5 million - $1.5 million 20% Return on Investment Economic sectors: Services, Technology, Traditional, and innovative business categories 5 companies will be disclosed in December 2008

Lebanese Business Angels Facilitates the introduction of entrepreneurs to potential investors Consists of individual Angel investors as well as institutions Investment range: $50,000 and $500,000 Ideas/companies in an early stage of development Criteria: Innovation-Added Value-Potential for regional and international reach

Lebanese Business Angels Benefits: capital, coaching, hosting at Berytech, networking, etc… A 5-page Executive Summary by Pre-screening committee --->Investment Meeting PowerPoint Presentation/Q&A session If interest exists, 2 or more angels take the lead on the due diligence Investment decisions are made on individual basis

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