Karisma Kidz Update
October 2014
Hello and welcome to the inaugural Karisma Kidz newsletter. There's been a lot going on over the last few months: our team has grown, we've travelled the world making connections and collecting awards, and we're busy raising a £500k round of investment to grow our business to the next level. At the bottom of the page, you'll find links to our executive summary and investor deck. Please get in touch with us if you would like to see more detailed company information.
An invitation
Event Information
Syndicate meeting for potential investors
We would like to invite anyone who's interested in joining the current round to join us for a syndicate meeting at Wayra (Central London, nearest tube is Goodge Street or Warren Street) next Wednesday afternoon. Drop us an email (kat@karismakidz.co.uk) if you'd like to come.
When?
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2014, 03:00 PM
Where?
Wayra, 2-10 Capper Street, London WC1E 6JA, United Kingdom
Tech City News Startup of the Week
Pipeline progress
Following her win at the CTIA Startup lab (see below), Erika entered into discussions with US-based mobile operator Sprint. After several meetings, we have now been invited to meet the decision-makers at Sprint headquarters in Kansas on November 20th to discuss how we can partner with their Family and Digital Lifestyle programme.
SMARTA 100 - WE NEED YOUR VOTES!
Karisma Kidz has been shortlisted for this year's Smarta100 award in the Female Entrepreneur category. We need your votes to help secure us the £10k prize - follow this link to place your vote. (Use every email address at your disposal - they don't send any spam!)
ADVENTURES STATESIDE
Intel Global Challenge Finals
We were selected as one of five teams to represent Europe at the Intel Global Challenge in Berkely at the beginning of November, putting us in the final 18 of over 20,000 applicants worldwide. There's a $65k prize up for grabs so we're making sure we take our A-game! We will also be using the opportunity to meet with some of the potential US-based partners and investors. If there's anyone you think we should connect with while we're over there then please let us know!
Overall Winner of CTIA Startup Lab
Nominated as one of 40 mobile tech startups from around the world to take part in the CTIA Startup Lab (Las Vegas, September), we were selected by investors and mobile technology experts as the overall winner of the event, resulting in valuable new contacts in the US market and some new preload deals to add to the pipeline.
WHOs WHO?
Erika Brodnock
Our Chief Superhero, mum of five, child confidence and emotional intelligence expert, often to be found sharing her wisdom on Sky News. Full time, UK
Amanda Gummer
Child Psychologist, co-founder of Karisma Kidz and founder of the Good Toy Guide and Good App Guide. Her expertise is vital to our success. Part time
Kat Bruce
Head of operations, once mostly likely to be found wandering around the Amazon rainforest, now bringing all that energy to Karisma Kidz. Full time, UK
Electra Zografou
Software developer and general all-round invaluable team member, Electra's been heading up a lot of our research into exciting new opportunities. Full time, UK
Maciej Mikulski
Lead developer, recently joined the team and is applying his vast experience in EdTech to building our vision. A great new recruit! Full time, Poland
Ben Mills
Graphic designer, recently joined the team and tasked with giving our whole world and everyone in it a 21st century facelift. It's looking great so far! Full time, UK
Chloe Elton
Joined Karisma Kidz through the Princes Trust Get into Technology scheme. Works on character development and social media. Full time, UK
Garrett Link
The newest member of our advisory board, and a very welcome one, bringing expertise in game design, edtech and user experience. Part time, USA
KPMG
The lovely people at the KPMG High Growth Technology Group are helping us to manage our finances until we raise the investment to hire a CFO
Contact us
Email: erika@karismakidz.co.uk
Website: www.karismakidz.co.uk
Location: Wayra, Capper Street, London, United Kingdom
Phone: 020 3627 2499
Facebook: facebook.com/karismakidz
Twitter: @karismakidz