EVENT DETAILS PointForward is our new startup accelerator here at Freepoint Commodities, one of the world's leading energy & commodities merchants. With over 430 employees in offices across North America, Europe & Asia, we understand global markets & complex logistics in the energy & commodities space. You can read about PointForward at http://bit.ly/2TaVNuQ & about Freepoint at www.freepoint.com. Freepoint has founded the PointForward Startup Accelerator to fund & mentor energy & commodity startups, providing them with the industry know-how & contacts that they need to succeed. In our 12-week Summer 2020 Program in Stamford, CT - less than an hour from New York City - we will partner with startups to accelerate their development by providing: o Energy Industry Expertise: Access to some of the industry's most knowledgeable professionals & leading outside academics. o Business Development: Sharing our relationships with thousands of counterparties, suppliers & service providers can help the startup's businesses reach target customers. o Staying Lean: We are entrepreneurial, lean, & nimble. We can show participants how to develop these essential traits. o Investor Readiness Coaching: As a former startup (only 9 years ago!), we know what it takes to get from Point A to Point B in terms of investor relationships. o Feedback on Scaling: We know what it means to build a company culture of entrepreneurship & collaboration. We will help participants foster these qualities in their companies. o Investment Opportunity: Investment of up to $100k for a small equity stake. PointForward's Summer 2020 application is available at http://bit.ly/2HU5PeK Please feel free to start your application! We will get in touch once you begin your application to best help you decide if applying makes sense for your company & give you some tips if you do decide to complete your application. Thanks! Gabi