Lots of companies had already raised funds - Clasemovil raised half a million, Clicker has 8 million, lots were self-funded by people with exits under their bel

Lots of companies had already raised funds - Clasemovil raised half a million, Clicker has 8 million, lots were self-funded by people with exits under their belt, etc. The only requirement was you had to do your first public release at TC50. The judging criteria were useful demo, attractive, professional, polished design, and useful business, and the first three favor those with funding.