シリコンバレー銀行、Dreampact Ventures、Rio Venturesがスポンサーとなる第3回グローバル起業家プログラムを発表

シリコンバレー銀行、Dreampact Ventures、Rio Venturesがスポンサーとなる第3回グローバル起業家プログラムを発表

民間セクター連合が交通安全の推進にコミットしたスタートアップを加速

BROOKLYN, NY ?2019年8月20日 ? 人命を救うことを目的とした大手民間企業の連合体であるTogether for Safer Roads（TSR）は本日、GEPイノベーション・パートナーズ、シリコンバレー銀行、ドリームパクト・ベンチャーズ、リオ・ベンチャーズとともに、第3回年次グローバル・アントレプレナー・プログラム（GEP）の募集を開始したことを発表しました。GEPは、アーリーステージの企業と多国籍企業や大学の交通安全の専門家を結びつけ、世界の道路での衝突事故や死亡事故を減らすソリューションを再構築します。

12ヶ月間、TSRとそのメンバー、戦略的パートナーと協力して、最大5社までの企業がコホートに選ばれ、AB InBev、AIG、AT&T、CalAmp、Republic Services、その他多くの革新的なメンバーで構成される世界的な交通安全連合のメンバーとしての地位を与えられます。メンバー企業は、GEPピッチデーで最終選考を行うイノベーション・インパクト・ボードのメンバーに加え、アクセラレータープログラム全体を通じてメンターシップとネットワーキングを提供します。2020年プログラムは、3つの中核分野における問題への取り組みと解決策の構築に焦点を当てています。

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?It?s rewarding to bring together leading companies and startups both dedicated to creating and delivering solutions to make our world?s roads safer,? said David Braunstein, President, TSR. ?We?re proud to provide new access to knowhow, use cases, customers and pilot projects for the chosen startups. They will tap into TSR?s impressive membership network, experts and renowned partners to improve product-market fit and accelerate time-to-market. We want to see these promising technologies deployed effectively and are happy to create a proving ground to help make that happen.?

?TSR?s Global Entrepreneur Program has played an important role in bringing new road safety technologies to market over the years and enabling startup players to tackle core problems faster,? said Pablo Gonzalez, Co-Founder & Principal at Dreampact Ventures. ?As a new member of the Coalition this year, we wanted to get deeply involved in advancing the organization?s mission to save lives. Sponsoring the GEP to find innovative startups also advancing road safety was a natural fit for what we do, and we?re looking forward to finding this year?s cohort. We are excited to mentor these companies to help advance the cohort?s strategy, execute on their vision, and ultimately deliver on big dreams.?

?Silicon Valley Bank?s mission is to help innovators, enterprises and investors be successful,? said Cody Nenadal, Director in the Frontier Tech practice at Silicon Valley Bank. ?We?re proud to be a part of TSR?s GEP in supporting the growth of companies that are building innovative solutions for making transportation safer and more efficient.?

?We at Rio Ventures are passionate about building a safer world and backing the outstanding entrepreneurs who are dedicated to that same mission,? said Rio Ventures Co-Founder & Principal Gustavo Pimenta. ?As new Coalition members, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to have such a direct impact through TSR?s Global Entrepreneurship Program.?

2019?s TSR GEP cohort 2 consisted of Brisk Synergies, Idelic and Peloton. Startups interested in the 2020 program can read details and apply online until September 30 at www.f6s.com/togetherforsaferroads/apply. A GEP Pitch Night event is slated for early December, where the cohort will be announced. Keep up with the TSR GEP announcements and additional information on Twitter at ＠TSRCoalition or the TSR website.

TOGETHER FOR SAFER ROADSについて

Together for Safer Roadsは、政府、企業、地域社会の利害関係者と協力して、交通事故、負傷者、死亡者を防止するためのローカル・プロジェクト、車両安全管理、テクノロジー・イニシアチブに取り組む世界的なNGOである。TSRは国連の「交通安全の10年」と連動して開始され、世界中にパートナーがいます。TSRのメンバーには、AB InBev、AIG、AT&T、CalAmp、Republic Services、Lyft、Ericsson、GM、iHeartMedia、Octo Telematics、Geotab、PepsiCo、UPS、Walmartなどが含まれます。詳細は以下をご覧ください。 www.togetherforsaferroads.org.

ABOUT DREAMPACT

Dreampact Ventures is a partnership founded by senior executives with experience around the world and across the c-suite. Dreampact exists to work hand-in-hand with outstanding entrepreneurs to achieve impactful dreams and create a better future in the process.

Dreampact invests in early-stage companies who are pursuing unstoppable trends in areas such as Smart Cities/Roads, FinTech, EdTech, Entertainment, and Longevity & Wellness. Learn more at www.dreampact.com

ABOUT RIO VENTURES

RIO Ventures Holdings is a private venture partnership established by two experienced corporate businessmen who leverage their expertise to actively partner with entrepreneurs that have grand ambitions to transform the world.

RIO invests in Israeli-based startups focused on selected ?unstoppable trends? that will shape our world, such as Smart Cities/Roads, consumer driven personal mobility, Longevity & Wellbeing, and Sustainability. For more information, visit www.rio-ventures.com

ABOUT SILICON VALLEY BANK

For more than 35 years, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has helped innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. SVB provides targeted financial services and expertise through its offices in innovation centers around the world. With commercial, international and private banking services, SVB helps address the unique needs of innovators. Learn more at svb.com.