Connecting

Startups and

Investors

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products and services does the WOWS platform provide?
  WOWS Global is a digital investment bank that assists startups in their primary placements, secondary transactions and alternative financing from Pre Seed to Pre-IPO. In 2022 we raised USD 72 million for the startups we represent.
  Our products and services are designed for both Startups and Investors and are as follows:
  1. WOWS Invest: WOWS flagship marketplace curated to cater to vetted and accredited private and institutional investors to source the best active tech investment opportunities. Investors can apply for access here and Startups can apply to be listed by completing this application.
  2. WOWS Equity Management: Powerful Cap Table and ESOP Management tools designed for startups to optimize investor relationships and manage stakeholders.
  3. WOWS Deal Room: A secure data room for Startups to store confidential due diligence material and create unique custom BI dashboards to highlight key metrics showcasing their business to prospective Investors in real time.
  4. WOWS Advisory: WOWS Global offers bespoke Advisory Services to Startups of all stages.
• What kinds of financing options are available for startups?
  WOWS Global specializes in the following types of financing:
  1. Equity Financing
  2. Venture Debt
  3. Term Loan
  4. Invoice Factoring
  5. Secondary Transactions
  6. Bridge Financing
• What is the WOWS fee structure?
  For Investors:
  There are no applicable charges nor fees for Investors accessing the WOWS Invest platform and investing in the Startups listed in our network.
  For Startups:
  There are no applicable up-front or recurring periodic charges for WOWS Invest listings. WOWS Global charges Startups a standard 3% success fee for all capital raised through WOWS.
  For WOWS Cap Table and WOWS ESOP including Shareholder:
  Access Dashboards - Startups receive free access for up to 10 users.
  There is a USD$5 applicable charge per active user thereafter.
  WOWS Virtual Data room is chargeable at USD120 per month.
  For WOWS Advisory services - Pricing begins at USD1,500 and is customized based on the bespoke scope of work.
• What is the criteria to be listed for investments?
  WOWS Global invites all startups ranging from Pre-Seed to Series D to apply to be listed on WOWS Invest for both primary or secondary placement opportunities.
  WOWS Global utilizes a holistic approach assessing Startups prior to approving their listing to ensure only the most suitable Startups are presented to the WOWS Investor Network. This criteria includes the
  following factors:
  1. Industry
  2. Founders Background
  3. Revenue Model
  4. Current Traction
  5. Past Growth
  6. Competitor Landscape
  7. Past Fundraising Activity
• Can you elaborate on the fundraising process?
  WOWS Global connects Startups and Investors in our network and assists with the deal flow by ensuring momentum and optimizing communicating between both parties. Startups remain in full control of the pitch and represent their company through the due diligence process with WOWS providing expert feedback. The WOWS Advisory team is also available to offer additional assistance as required.
• What is WOWS Advisory?
  WOWS Global offers bespoke Advisory Services to Startups of all stages. From data room creation and management services to valuations and complex financial modelling as well as ESOP implementation and term sheet negotiations - our in-house experts ensure startups are fundraising ready.
  We seek to optimize the fundraising process for startups and we are committed to ensuring the startups we work with are best positioned for capital raise. Interested Startups can learn more about WOWS Advisory by accessing this Page or contacting our Advisory Team.
• Who is in your investor network?
  Our Investor network consists of Venture Capital firms, Private Equity firms, Family Offices and Accredited Angel Investors across the globe.
• What is the criteria to be listed as an investor?
  Investor access to WOWS Invest is exclusively available to registered institutional Investors including Venture Capital and Private Equity firms as well as Accredited Private Investors including High Net Worth Angels and Family Offices globally.
  Exceptions can be made for Angels with an active investment track record. Please apply for access by completing this form.
• Is there a minimum investment ticket size?
  All investments through WOWS Global require a minimum ticket size of USD 25,000.
• Do you provide valuation services?
  WOWS Global provides valuation services through our in-house resources as well as our accredited partners. Contact the team at support@wowsglobal.com for more information.