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Seeqnce is a startup accelerator based in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded in 2010 by Samer Karam who was later ousted by Seeqnce's other partners amidst a bitter feud. In July 2011, Seeqnce launched its state-of-the-art space in the heart of Beirut (Hamra). In 2012, it successfully launched Lebanon's 1st startup accelerator program, with 436 entrepreneurs from 30 countries. On August 24, 2012, Seeqnce announced its investment in 8 startups. Startup accelerators design programs through which entrepreneurs can apply with or without an idea; go through a selection process and eventually the best ones are accelerated for a defined period of time. The accelerated startups are provided with cash investments, in return for equity, along with unique services such as mentoring, access to facilities as well as exposure to investors for their startup upon completing the program. All these high added value services increase the valuation of the startup rapidly. ==Approach== Seeqnce borrows from best practices pioneered by accelerators such as Y Combinator and Techstars. However, due to the differences between the MENA region and the US, it developed culturally adapted methodology. The lack of expertise, the lack of knowledge on startup accelerators as well as the risk-averse culture are among the factors which call for a need for modifications when applying western methods in the region.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=What Are The Differences Between Middle Eastern And Western Styles Of Management? )〕 One of the adjustments Seeqnce made to meet region’s needs is the duration of the program which is 6 months. This is twice the duration of Y Combinator’s program.〔http://ycombinator.com/〕 Moreover, Seeqnce is funding startups once a year while Y Combinator is funding 2 batches of startups a year. The profile of applicants is another differentiator of the program. Seeqnce requires from the individuals who will go successfully through the selection process to form teams based on members’ expertise. Each team is composed of a business person, a developer, and a designer. This is not the case with Y Combinator where no limitations are put in this particular context. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Seeqnce」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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