Frequently Asked Questions
Recycled Ventures
You can apply as long as the application process is open, there are x batches per year. The first round of applications begins 21 April, 2022 until 21 June, 2022. To apply click here.
The program is completely free, if you qualify we are the ones who support you with the financing.
There are many reasons why a Startup fails, if we identify a good opportunity we want to bet on it.
Some of the program objectives are:
- Attract the best talent that was developing initiatives around mobility but failed. It could be that you ran out of money to continue advancing, that you did not have sales skills, that raising capital consumed your agenda and you abandoned development, that it was not the right timing, etc…
If you have potential, we want you here. - Acquire technologies
- Acquire IP
Absolutely, at güil Mobility we believe in talent, which means we will invest in you before you have a co-founder.
Subject matter experts:
Access to experts with in-depth knowledge in specific areas such as: mobility, finance, legal advice, marketing, technological experts, human resources, among others.
Mentoring:
Access to mentors and/or entrepreneurs from the güil Mobility network who support, direct and provide feedback on ideas.
Strategic monitoring and methodological support:
We start by clarifying that for güil Mobility the autonomy of the teams is extremely important and in no case does it seek to hinder internal processes. güil is at the service of entrepreneurs. Being in the CB you will have regular strategic follow-up meetings with the Business Design Team, in order to identify gaps and opportunities, monitor compliance with an initially defined work plan, manage key networks necessary to achieve results and methodological support to promote the success of startups.
Experience.
We are backed by several years of work and learning that reduce the possibility of failure. We are crossing the sixth wave of creation, each one with at least 4 startups that are presented to the first gate. In addition to the hundreds of pitches that apply to our acceleration program, we are in contact with the mobility ecosystem, helping us minimize risks.
Ecosystem and networking.
From day one, güil opens up a network of contacts that will help you grow faster, receiving constant feedback from angel investors, VC’s, other Startups, etc…
Reputation.
Behind güil there is a renowned company. Going hand in hand with Kaufmann is a great advantage, the support of the brand means that they have trusted you, which provides outside leverage.
1. Form:
Entrepreneurs who apply must fill out an application form that will be hosted on the F6S platform.
2. Review
3. Ranking of projects and interview of the pre-selected:
The projects selected will be summoned to a meeting in order to deepen and validate the information provided in the form, in addition to being able to meet the entrepreneurial team.
4. Internal discussion with Stakeholders
5. Committee:
Entrepreneurs who have advanced after the second filter will make a final 5-minute pitch, followed by a time for questions. For this, an email will be sent to those who have qualified for this stage, detailing the points that the presentation must address.
We understand that there will be special cases depending on the maturity level of the startup, so a 1:1 review will be done with the applicant team.
Yes, given the importance that the confidentiality of their projects has for the participants, the Organizing Committee establishes a behavior guideline referring to the confidential nature of the business, which each party undertakes to strictly comply with. In other words, all startups will sign a confidentiality agreement.