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If you’re looking to take your startup to the next level, read on...
SANDBOX lays emphasis on exposure, investor-readiness, and growth. Spanning 5 intense months, founders can expect unparalleled access to VCs, guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, and hundreds of hours of hands-on support from some of the region’s best mentors.
Attracting 2500+ applications to date, SANDBOX has "fast become one of the most sought-after startup programs in the region."
SANDBOX is about you: our founders. Everything is designed to help you scale and ultimately raise funds. The program is structured around 9 pillars to cover all bases: Product Development, Investor Relations, Traction, Scaling, Financial Diagnostics, Legal Support, Commercial Viability, Growth Marketing, and uniquely, Wellness.
We're the first startup program in the region to lay emphasis on wellbeing and performance.
Throughout SANDBOX, founders can expect a flexible curriculum of content and a series of sprints focusing on growth and fundraising. The program sees founders develop a habit of feedback and accountability; rewarding those that make significant progress. SANDBOX is uniquely structured into 2 phases.
Application process: 3-stage application process including submitting an application form, presenting on a screening call, then pitching to the SANDBOX Selection Committee.
Phase 1 - "Diagnostics": Deep-dive 2-months focusing on diagnostics, product-market-fit, and positioning.
Internal "Pitch": All startups pitch to the SANDBOX Investment Committee. Those shortlisted are invited to Phase 2 and receive an investment of $150,000 from Oraseya Capital via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee).
Phase 2 - "Sprints": Intensive 3-months focusing on investor-readiness, commercialisation, and growth.
At the end of Phase 2, the program wraps up with the SANDBOX Demo Day whereby founders pitch to investors from around the region and around the world.
SANDBOX is a comprehensive program for early-stage entrepreneurs. If you are serious about your startup, you should be serious about joining SANDBOX. - Ibrahim Youssef, CEO & co-founder, iSchool
SANDBOX is a very practical, lively and founder-need-centric startup program offering mentors of the highest caliber. The program team are big enthusiasts, they really love what they do and very attentive to every startup and founder. - Alex Fedunov, CEO & co-founder, Villa Cotton
Absolutely fantastic structure supporting startups getting ready for growth. Would recommend to anyone wanting to have their startup setup done correctly from get go! - Joonas Jantunen, CEO, CollectiveSpend
Our experience at SANDBOX has been nothing short of exceptional. The environment is one that fosters creativity, collaboration, and hard work, and we are excited to see where this journey takes us. - Luigi Senese, CEO & co-founder, AI Gen Lab
SANDBOX is a really high-quality program that equips startups with all the tools and mentorship one can ask for. From launching a product to scaling in the UAE market, it's a one-stop shop for all your startup needs. - Huzaifa Hameed, CEO & Founder, Hulexo
As a startup founder, you are exposed to risks and problems on daily basis and you have to be relentless in solving such problems and taking decisions on your own. Having SANDBOX by your side allows you to solve 10x more problems and make better decisions - day in and day out. - Hasan Wehbi, CEO & co-founder, DUDI
SANDBOX has really invested huge time, effort, and money to support its startups....unlike any other program for sure! - Haisam Jamal, CEO & co-founder, Distichain
If you know your WHY, SANDBOX is a good place to learn HOW! A place to make 0 to 1. - Enver Sorkun, former CEO & Founder, Bitocast
A perfect environment to work in, SANDBOX is the right place to be if you want to push your startup and learn fast how to navigate out of your comfort zone. - Emmanuel Isenbrandt, CEO & Founder, Oslo Pet Insurance
I think SANDBOX is a great place to be at, the team is supportive and doing their best to push the startups to unlock their full potential. I also think that the content and the knowledge provided are both amazing. I was really impressed. - Mo Fouda, CEO & co-founder, Sketshare
We know how hard it would have been if we were not part of SANDBOX program to run our startup. Execution is lot easier now. The support and help are highly appreciated. - Anshuman Maini, CEO and Founder, Konspot
In short, SANDBOX is a great program, really impactful and fruitful. - Muneeb Anjum, CEO & co-founder, AHAD
SANDBOX is uniquely structured around 9 pillars, to accelerate your learning
Building a product is one thing, building a scalable product is another.
Expect workshops covering:
- Architecture of scalable solutions
- UI/UX Design trends
- AI/ML : how to build the dataset and train the ML
- Testing Automation
- Product release and updates
- Data Analytics: how to, use cases, failures
...and much more!
From optimising sales funnel conversion to enhancing web traffic, hit the ground running.
Expect workshops covering:
- Automating Sales Funnels
- Optimizing SEO,SEM and paid- Social
- Growth hacking tools and techniques
- Creating inbound & outbound lead engines
- Plan, Hire and Manage a Sales Team
...and much
more!
Grow your client base from 10-to-100-to-1000+, whilst becoming "investor ready"
Expect workshops covering:
- The Art Of Virality
- Automation business processes
- Smart hiring & scaling your team
- Storytelling and how to pitch to VCs
- How to build a winning pitch deck
- How to negotiate a term sheet
...and much
more!
Deep dive diagnostics to help you best prepare for your funding rounds.
Expect workshops covering:
- Audits – Impact on attracting investors
- Managing and improving cash – cash conversion cycle
- Raising Funds - what do the investors
- Board meeting financial pack what to expect
- Preparing for a financial Due Diligence
...and
much more!
Being a founder is incredibly stressful. SANDBOX prioritizes the mental health of you and your team.
Expect workshops covering:
- Healthy Habit-Building For Startup Founders
- Managing Anxiety & Building Resilience
- Balancing Work & Life
- Leveraging Lifestyle Fitness
- Managing Your Personal Finances
...and much more!
$3000 worth of legal support, plus 1:1s and workshops from startup lawyers.
Expect workshops covering:
- How & where to set up your holding company
- Protecting your Intellectual Property
- Understanding the terms of in a Convertible Note
- Equity vs. Convertible
- How to prepare for a legal Due Diligence
...and much more!
Strategy and planning are one thing, but execution is another.
Through a series of sprints and workshops, SANDBOX ensures founders remain focused and accountable on the KPIs that matter.
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From pitch reviews to datarooms, work with professional investors
to best prepare your startup to attract funding from VCs and Angels.
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From SEO and SEM to referral programs and guerilla marketing
campaigns, learn and implement viral marketing techniques that will not only attract leads, but create ambassadors for your brand.
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We're not only one of the most founder-centric programs, we’re also the most transparent.
With 40+ FAQs, we’ve left no stone unturned. Of course, if there’s anything else you’d like to know, get in touch with us.
The next cohort commences mid-February 2024
For each startup shortlisted into Phase 2 of the program, Oraseya Capital will make an investment of $150,000 via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee).
Step 1: Submit your
application form via the Apply Now button below
Step 2: At this point we
want to get to know you better. You’ll be invited to a call
with the SANDBOX team
Step 3: The final stage is
pitching to our Selection Committee
SANDBOX is split into 2 phases. After the Selection Process, startups are invited into Phase 1 which lasts 8 weeks and is equity-free.
At the end of Phase 1, all startups pitch to the SANDBOX Investment Committee. Those shortlisted are invited into Phase 2. Not all startups from Phase 1 are shortlisted into Phase 2.
Phase 2 is much more intensive, and lasts 12 weeks. At the beginning of Phase 2 - and only for the startups that are shortlisted into Phase 2 - Oraseya Capital will invest $150,000 into each startup via SAFE Note Agreement ($110,000 cash + $40,000 program fee). This capital is expected to be used to propel the startups' growth and also help attract further investment. At the end of Phase 2, startups will be invited to pitch at the SANDBOX Demo Day.