Ten businesses including have been accepted into the Lion Unleashed accelerator program – from an initial 300 applicants .
Lion unleashed is a JV between Lion and corporate accelerator Slingshot, With the goal of openning opportunities through growth, learning and collaboration, says project lead Ed Massey
Startup participants will exchange equity for up to $50,000 from the Slingshot Investment Fund, as well as receiving additional benefits such as mentoring, access to software and coworking space during a 12-week accelerator program. .
- Earlypay Exchange – A platform that facilitates and automates mass early payment negotiation between corporate customers and their thousands of vendors.
- Boozebud – online drinks app
- Kegit – Keg tracker
- Tailor Brews, an online solution allowing customers to go online and create their own customised beer
- Freight Exchange – An online logistics company offering interstate freight transport across Australia.
- Perkii Probiotics – Have released the world’s first water and juice drink with one billion microencapsulated probiotics and only 26 calories.
- Shoutback! – A fresh take on social coupons in the hospitality space.
- SmartSpotter – Crowd sources shoppers to provide real-time feedback and data on store promotions.
- SnackProud – Helps businesses bring healthier snacks and catering to the office to fuel good work.
- Tayble – An app for people who love to order, but hate to wait. Order, pay & eat without leaving your seat. Servicing bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants across Sydney.
Participants will show the culmination of their work by pitching to Lion executives, stakeholders and potential investors on December 6, 2017.
Posted on October 29, 2017
