Seeqnce is a startup accelerator based in Beirut, Lebanon. The company advises on best practices in building startup ecosystems.
History The company was founded in 2010 by Samer Karam, who served as Chairman and General Manager. In July 2011, Seeqnce launched its state-of-the-art space in the heart of Beirut (Hamra). On August 24, 2012, Seeqnce announced its investment in 8 startups.
Approach
The lack of expertise, the lack of knowledge on startup accelerators as well as the risk-averse culture are among the factors which called for a need for modifications when applying western methods in the region.
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.
Program The program [SqP] is a year-long web / mobile business creation process that is composed of two phases: Selection and Acceleration.
After operating for year and a half, Wamda elected Seeqnce as one of "the top 10 accelerators" in the MENA region.
Seeqnce Accelerator Program 2012
Another startup Seeqnce accelerated is Cinemoz described by TechCrunch as "on its way to becoming the Hulu of the Arab world."
References
External links Official Website