Samarkand (SMK) IPO Presentation (listing on the Aquis Stock Exchange)

This video can be seen at: https://www.piworld.co.uk/2021/03/12/samarkand-smk-ipo-presentation-listing-on-the-aquis-stock-exchange/   Samarkand are a cross-border eCommerce technology and retail group focusing on connecting Western Brands with China. In this presentation management outline Samarkand's background, what they do and how they intend to use the funds raised. 00:00 Introduction by Tanith Dodge, Independent Non Exec Chairperson David Hampstead, Founder & CEO 01:50 History 03:10 About Samarkand 03:55 Team 05:40 Chinese e-commerce space 06:10 The Nomad platform Simon Smiley, Founder & COO 19:40 Brand partners 19:55 Buy in the West - Build in the East Eva Hang, CFO 23:30 Financial Highlights 25:50 Use of Funds 26:35 Cap Table David Hampstead, CEO 27:00 Investment Summary 30: 00 Q&A 52:00 Closing statements More about Samarkand: SMK is a cross-border eCommerce technology and retail group focusing on connecting Western Brands with China, the world's largest eCommerce market. The Group has developed a proprietary software platform, the Nomad platform, which is integrated across all necessary touch-points required for eCommerce in China including eCommerce platforms, payments, logistics, social media and customs. The Nomad platform is the foundation on which the Group's Nomad technology and service solutions are built. The core products include Nomad Checkout, Nomad Storefront, Nomad Commerce, Nomad Distribution and Nomad Analytics. The Company's current customer base comprises leading European brands such as 111SKIN, Shay & Blue, Omorovicza, ICONIC London, Philip Kingsley, Temple Spa, Zita West Products and Planet Organic. Samarkand has also successfully grown its own brand, Probio7, acquired in December 2017. Founded in 2016, Samarkand is headquartered in London, UK with an office in Shanghai employing over 90 staff. For further information please visit https://www.samarkand.global/