Ratio

Ratio

A new paragon in coffee

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Security Type
Crowd SAFE
Categories
Food & Bev
Min Investment
$150
Location
Portland, OR
Offering Date
September 25, 2020
Expected Close Date
January 31, 2021
Target Raise
$25.00K-$1.07M
Deal Notes

Discount: 20%

Valuation
$6,000,000

Company Description

Vision Growing internationally with new product launches and recurring revenue             In October 2020, we are launching in Europe with a direct to consumer strategy. Other international markets will follow. We will soon launch a subscription option for high quality, precision-ground coffee that is perfectly dosed for Ratio coffee makers. It will include fully compostable packaging. This is a sustainable, delicious alternative to pods, K-Cups, and other convenient-yet-marginal options on the market. Markets we can sell into include home, WFH office, offices, boutique and large luxury hotels, Airbnb hosts, and small restaurants offering quality brewed coffee. The recurring revenue will likely comprise a significant part of our business, with great profit margins and additional enterprise value when we are acquired.New products are in development, bringing the Ratio design approach to various price points and customer segments.We want to grow to at least 50K units of machines a year before seeking a strategic exit. The most likely acquiring company would be a larger coffee equipment brand that wants to gain access to the high-end of the market.

Key Deal Facts

Reached first profitable month in Dec 2019
Expected $1.5M in revenue by EOY 2020
Sales YTD Aug 2020 are nearly 3x YTD Aug 2019
Recently launched with Williams-Sonoma and Crate & Barrel
Expanding to Europe in October 2020
5K+ units on the market | Lifetime revenue over $2.5M
Growing market with 58M coffee makers sold worldwide in 2019

Management Team / Advisory Board Bios

Mark Hellweg
CEO

Brad Walhood
COO

Deal Notes

Discount: 20%

Amount Raised : $388,003
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