Sustaino®

Building Carbon‑Neutral Communities Where Homes Meet Harmony

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Security Type
Convertible Note
Categories
Financial Services, Retail, Agriculture, Real Estate
Min Investment
$250
Location
Chapel Hill, , NC
No. Investors
36
Website
sustaino.life

Key Deal Facts

$1.5M revenue in 2024 (incl. deferred), proven demand to scale up
$40M+ sales pipeline from 100+ buyers with deposits already placed
Targeting the $150B U.S. eco‑housing market by 2030
4 eco‑communities in development in NC, 2 more planned in GA & TN
6,000+ qualified leads demonstrate validated demand for sustainable living
Advancing UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals for communities, housing & local food production
Secured $250K business loan from M&F Bank (2023)
Recurring revenue from farm resort stays & organic produce

Management Team / Advisory Board Bios

Fast Growth
Revenue growing 2X/yr for at least prior 6 months, $1M+ Revenue
Earned over the last 12 months, Prakash BuchireddyFounder & CEO* Led Integrated Life & Vedic Village from vision to approval.
* Delivered Phase 1 of Integrated Life.
* Navigated complex zoning, funding & execution challenges—now scaling Sustaino’s self-sustaining community model across the U.S., Neeraja DasariCo-FounderI complement the CEO’s vision and lead operations during key phases. I specialize in identifying ideal properties for development and, as a lifestyle coach, I help infuse purpose and wellness into every Sustaino community., Lindsay DyanMarketing Director* Combines marketing, sustainability, and real estate expertise to deliver impactful, brand storytelling
* Built multiple entrepreneurial ventures
* Experience with Earthship Academy and sustainable homes, Norris ClaytonChief EngineerNorris Clayton, President of Hugh Creed Associates, brings 40+ years of civil engineering and land surveying experience. He leads sustainable projects at Sustaino, merging his passion and expertise to deliver innovative, practical solutions for every site, Nathaniel C. ParkerLegal AdvisorNathaniel Parker is an attorney specializing in real estate, land use, zoning, and litigation. At Sustaino, he ensures each community meets regulations and advances our mission, guiding acquisitions, zoning approvals, and protecting ethical land use., Brandon HallOutsourced CFO services are provided by Hall CPASustaino partners with Hall CPA, a leading real estate accounting firm, for outsourced CFO services. They provide financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and dashboards, ensuring our projects stay efficient, scalable, and ready for investors.
Amount Raised : $181,956
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