Startup Investment Program

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.

Why apply?

• SANDBOX has been revamped for 2024, spanning 2 phases across 5 months
• Selected startups will receive $150,000 investment from Oraseya Capital, via SAFE Note Agreement
• The program structure is more intensive, more diverse, and even more founder-centric
• There remains a heavy focus on investor-readiness, experimentation, and sustainable growth
• The exposure to investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs alike can rapidly progress your startup
• The program is sector agnostic, designed for preSeed/Seed stage entrepreneurs, building proprietary and scalable tech (and has a nexus to UAE)
• Apply and read FAQs at www.sandboxaccelerator.com