Stage of Development

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Mode 1

In order to allow incubator ventures to focus on building a minimum viable product and achieve initial commercial traction, rather than focusing on the overheads associated with incorporating and running a limited company, the Startup Incubator allows ventures to operate pre-incorporated mode define...

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Mode 2

Once the venture has reached a certain level of maturity a limited company is incorporated. The venture may choose to exit the incubator or remain as a ‘Mode 2’ venture and continue to enjoy the benefit of the Startup  Incubator services for a modest monthly cash fee. In Mode 2 a company is...

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Mode 3

It is normally expected that the venture will exit the incubator once an investment is made, but in exceptional cases the venture may continue in the incubator in Mode 3. Mode 3 allows incubator an (optional) adjustment period, typically of several months, following an investment in which they can ...

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