Yes!

Qilindo offers an equal opportunity for every person to professionally present their startup to the world.

Anyone with a legitimate and ethical business venture can apply by filling out an application form.

Contact us via the ‘Add My Startup’ button to start.

As an entrepreneur, once you complete the application form and are accepted, Qilindo will start working on your pitch materials based on the information provided.

You will receive:

• A script for the voiceover that will be recorded for your explainer video
• A custom designed concept image that will appear on our home page along with all of our startups
• Your startup’s one-pager document designed specially for you
• Your startup’s customized investor presentation
• An explainer video – a professional short video pitch to promote your startup
• A profile page that can be used as your personal e-business card

These materials are created especially for your startup and are yours to be used anywhere freely!

To start, you need a solid idea for your business, with plenty of thought and hard work put into it. As you fill in the application form, you will quickly see the necessary parts of the puzzle. To help Qilindo help you, we’ll need the following: 

• Your company name + company logo
• Contact information
• List of key personnel + short biography & profile pic for each individual
• Your vision & mission statement
• The problem you intend to solve and your solution
• Your elevator pitch
• Patents that you need or already have (if relevant)
• List of your direct and/or indirect competitors
• What sets your idea apart from the rest
• Basic data regarding your target market
• A presentation outlining everything listed above (7-16 slides)
• A one-pager – a condensed version of your presentation
• Business plan highlighting: cost structure, revenue model, investment

This may seem like a lot, but it’s the basics every business needs to get up off the ground.

Qilindo does not charge any upfront payment for the services provided.

After a startup raises capital, Qilindo has the option to purchase up to 10% of their remaining equity at the same valuation.

Qilindo is a new type of creature.

Imagine a hybrid solution consisting of:
The marketing benefits gained from crowdfunding platforms
The communication and exposure abilities of social media
The funding potential of VCs and Angel Investors

Qilindo does not charge any fees or commission, has no raise requirements or time limit, and allows investors to view all the startups on our platform for free.

Our business model empowers mutual success and we are the only ones that invest resources in creating pitch materials for startups, in addition to the opportunity of investing capital.

For Investors:

1. Saves time and money searching for ideas to invest in
2. Filtered search allows finding specific startups that best suit your requirements
3. Direct communication with the entrepreneur, Qilindo doesn’t interfere
4. No registration fee, no finder’s fee, no commission – it’s free

For Entrepreneurs:

1. Investor type – anybody can be an investor
2. Smart money – the right investor can provide more than money, they can contribute their experience, connections, and insights, which can be priceless.
3. Number of investors – you choose how many investors you want and the minimum investment. From crowdfund to angel.
4. A free stage to promote startups.
5. Professional pitch documents at no cost. You get a team of designers, copywriters, animators, and other marketing specialists who create beautiful compelling materials.
6. True market validation – get reliable unbiased proof that your idea is worthwhile.
7. Your company profile page becomes your startup’s business card that you can refer anyone to.

Potentially, yes.

After filling the startup application form, our team takes up to 2 business days to review the materials sent.

If the startup meets all the requirements, it is accepted.

Startups must be able to complete the application in full and in detail within 7 business days in order to be accepted.

The application includes basic questions regarding the business such as: company overview, team bios, market research, competitor analysis…

Additional requirements include:

• Logo
• Company Presentation
• Team Photos
• Agreeing to the T&C and Privacy Policy

Qilindo reserves the rights to add or remove any startup as they see fit.

Ah, our favorite question!

The Qilin is a mythical creature that symbolizes good luck and prosperity.

Some might even say it’s the Asian equivalent to a unicorn.