5

Reasons Camels
Make Amazing Startups

Camels have amazing adaptations that make a practical difference for survival in extreme conditions. Camel Startups likewise adapt to survive in challenging economic conditions. Here are 5 adaptations that make Camels uniquely successful and highly valuable!

What then, the Unicorn?
Let’s skip the fantasy and get back to reality with the unicorn’s real-world cousin the Horse – fast, majestic and drinks lots of water. Desert marathon? Camels have the adaptations to outmanoeuvre and outlast any top stallion. There will always be a market and interest in Unicorns (or Horses). We however prefer a more balanced and sustainable approach.

You want a Camel anytime
Camel startups are built to handle challenges and survive on little resources. In tough times, it is resilient and able to sustain, and sometimes even able to take the opportunity to expand. In good times, it can ride tailwinds and more purposefully invest resources to seize opportunities. Growth comes in spurts in good or adverse conditions, and then quickly reach a sustainable level again. While Camels too face difficulties and challenges as any startup, the mindset is directed towards optimising and balancing resources to lower the risk of running out of cash.

Do Camels need Investment?
There is typically a need for funds to bridge periods of negative cashflow, especially in the earlier stages. Camels too need time to mature and be financially sustainable, though the capital need is relatively lower than high-spending growth-at-all-cost startups aiming to be Unicorns. Capital is also needed to invest in product development and other infrastructure. A characteristic of Camel startups is to set a fair price for its products and services by providing real and tangible value, this strengthens the foundations of business units and revenue streams. When there is good product-market-fit, we have a sustainable business model that is a powerful launchpad to pursue rapid growth.

Let’s look for Camels!

HASAN is on the hunt to invest in Camel startups. We have a few Camels already in our portfolio, and a good stream of startups coming in from the Ethis network, including a few thoroughbred Camel Startups. While already-sustainable Camels are easy to identify from their financials, aspiring ones are trickier to spot. In addition to financials, we need to look out for the Camel mindset and whether it matches the business strategy.

Camels are social creatures, and hang out in herds. Ethis is itself a striving group of Camel startups. In the regulated fintech space, we have expanded and secured multiple licenses with relatively low capital and lean resources. We work with and are friends with a number of Camel startups, and through our networks we continue to build relationships with relevant circles to identify and attract more. Ethis also runs and collaborates with accelerators, incubators, pitching competitions and startup events, where we further expand our reach and access. As HASAN grows, we will be known in the ecosystem as an active investor in Camel Startups, attracting more such startups and creating network effects. HASAN members too are an active avenue to channel startups from which we look for possible Camels.

Let’s look for Camels!

HASAN is on the hunt to invest in Camel startups. We have a few Camels already in our portfolio, and a good stream of startups coming in from the Ethis network, including a few thoroughbred Camel Startups. While already-sustainable Camels are easy to identify from their financials, aspiring ones are trickier to spot. In addition to financials, we need to look out for the Camel mindset and whether it matches the business strategy.

Camels are social creatures, and hang out in herds. Ethis is itself a striving group of Camel startups. In the regulated fintech space, we have expanded and secured multiple licenses with relatively low capital and lean resources. We work with and are friends with a number of Camel startups, and through our networks we continue to build relationships with relevant circles to identify and attract more. Ethis also runs and collaborates with accelerators, incubators, pitching competitions and startup events, where we further expand our reach and access. As HASAN grows, we will be known in the ecosystem as an active investor in Camel Startups, attracting more such startups and creating network effects. HASAN members too are an active avenue to channel startups from which we look for possible Camels.

HASAN Invests in Camels

HASAN, our private is building our portfolio of tech startups, targeting to make investments every 2 months. We have a preference to invest in Camels Startups, and are also open to invest in startups that may have other business models and approaches, especially those that have unique value to society. HASAN transactions are fully-managed by Ethis’s licensed platforms so our members can rest easy. Ethis handles legal documentation, KYC of participating investors, screening and validation of startups, facilitating transactions and corporate structuring matters in compliance with the regulated processes our platforms adhere to.

HASAN is Growing

There’s strength in numbers, and we are actively growing our community all around the world. We are a virtual-first Syndicate, and also plan to setup local chapters in various cities in 2023 (tax benefits!). HASAN membership is through introductions from our existing members.

If you have been invited, click here to apply.
If you don’t have an invite you may submit a request to join.

HASAN is Growing

There’s strength in numbers, and we are actively growing our community all around the world. We are a virtual-first Syndicate, and also plan to setup local chapters in various cities in 2023 (tax benefits!). HASAN membership is through introductions from our existing members.

If you have been invited, click here to apply.
If you don’t have an invite you may submit a request to join.

5 Reasons

We’ve a bumpy Camel ride ahead.

Time for Water, Water that will last the long haul.
Batting its Double Eyelashes, and flaring its Filter Nostrils,
the Camel continues its journey, going where others cannot.

Hang on to the The Humps, as Power Legs stride forward
and we forge on to reach new lands, and climb to new heights.

5 Reasons

We’ve a bumpy Camel ride ahead.

Time for Water, Water that will last the long haul.
Batting its Double Eyelashes, and flaring its Filter Nostrils,
the Camel continues its journey, going where others cannot.

Hang on to the The Humps, as Power Legs stride forward
and we forge on to reach new lands, and climb to new heights.