EQUI — An Innovative Token That Will Transform The Venture Capital Market
The opportunity to be part of a powerful new investment movement. EQUI bridges the crypto community with the traditional venture capital market.
Executive Summary
EQUI is the exciting unification of a new cryptocurrency with an innovative investment platform. Built on Ethereum Blockchain technology, EQUI is set to disrupt the traditional venture investment market empowering the crypto community to join the next generation of venture capital investors.
EQUI will source high-calibre investment opportunities in real world assets, next generation technology companies, and ventures with the capability of revolutionising markets. EQUI will champion innovators and support them by providing extensive business knowledge, guidance and insight to enable their venture to flourish.
On launch, EQUI participants will own tokens that can be traded on exchanges akin to any cryptocurrency. The ICO will enable the development of our EQUI platform, which will showcase the investment opportunities. EQUItoken owners will have the option to transfer their tokens to the EQUI platiform, allowing them to back emerging entrepreneurial companies, and potentially benefit from great investment returns and rewards.
EQUI seeks to reward participants who share our vision, offering 75% net returns to those who invest their EQUItokens in underlying investment projects showcased on the EQUI platform. In addition, bonus tokens will be issued via a loyalty program to those that have tokens held or invested on the platform.
Established and led by a team of successful entrepreneurs, EQUI will provide a portal for the investment world to support the innovators of tomorrow in realising their business ambitions and making their mark on the future.
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology is a transparent digital ledger of transactions and records that are immune to change or deletion. Offering additional traits of increased security, lower costs, time efficiency, and error resistance, blockchain has seen a rapid rise in interest during 2017. The utility of blockchain technology is limitless, sparking the growing list of companies, industries, and governments exploring its potential adoption. Cryptocurrency, otherwise known as digital currency or digital money, has played a significant part in the scaling knowledge of blockchain.
Cryptocurrencies are virtual currencies which use blockchain technology — they hold no physical attributes and exist solely in digital form. Bitcoin is widely regarded as the public face of blockchain and virtual currencies, seeing a rise in value of over 39,500% in the last 5 years.
Bitcoin has grown as a tradeable asset and it is estimated that over 6 million people hold Bitcoin as a digital asset and over 100,000 vendors worldwide now accept Bitcoin as payment for goods and services. Other digital currencies have followed Bitcoin with over 1,500 cryptocurrencies in circulation — some are designed to further the advances in blockchain technology and others to provide financing for individual objectives. Bitcoin and Ethereum are leaders in terms of market share, and account for almost 60% of a $486 billion market.
MARKET STATISTICS (as at 01 February 2018)
No of Cryptocurrencies: 1,506
Market Capitalisation: $486.7bn 24
Hour Trading Volume: $22.5bn 2017
ICO Funds Raised: $3.7bn 2017 IPO Funds Raised: $637mn (Q1-Q3)
Bitcoin
Market Capitalisation: $162.8bn 24
Hour Trading Volume: $7.6bn Price (01/02/11):
$1.76 Price (01/02/18): $9,667.18
Ethereum
Market Capitalisation: $109.3bn 24
Hour Trading Volume: $9.5bn Price (01/02/16): $0.99 Price (01/02/18): $1,361.21
“EQUI provides entrepreneurs with both financial backing and a support network to ensure that any investment opportunity is maximised. As a successful entrepreneur myself, I know how hard it is to succeed in business. Using blockchain technology, EQUI is seeking to find the next generation of successful entrepreneurs and to build the business success stories of tomorrow, primarily in the areas of tech and blockchain opportunities. We will source the best investment opportunities in real world assets. EQUI will champion innovators and support them by providing extensive business knowledge and support, enabling businesses to reach their full potential. Great entrepreneurs can build great companies when they have access to the EQUI platform. This is what excites me about EQUI. Together, we can make a real difference.” Baroness Mone of Mayfair, OBE Co-founder — EQUI
Summary of Investment Strategies & Returns
ILLUSTRATION: Simon is an EQUI Investor who buys 400,000 EQUItokens in the ICO at $0.50 per token. He fully invests his EQUItokens into a selection of projects on the EQUI Platform. After 2 years these projects mature and yield a 50% gross profit:
Investment Return:
— Original Investment $200,000
— Sale Proceeds $300,000
— Gross Profit $100,000
— Net Profit (after management fees) $88,000
Simon’s Return:
— Return of Original $200,000
— Capital Net Profit Share (75%) $66,000
TOTAL RETURN $266,000
Plus:
EQUItoken Loyalty Reward Tokens * 20,000
— returns payable in Ethereum
Tokens
Token Distribution The distribution of EQUItokens focuses on creating long term value for investors:
65% of the tokens will be made available to the public via the pre-sale and ICO process.
12% will be distributed to the EQUI Founders, subject to a six month lock-in period.
15% will be distributed to the EQUI Team, quarterly, over a two year period, subject to a six month lock-in period.
6% will be distributed to the Advisory Board quarterly, over a two year period, subject to a six month lock-in period.
2% will be available for Bounty Rewards.
The Team
The company’s lead founder Doug Barrowman was a chartered accountant and entrepreneur since the age of 22. His private investment project Aston Venture made thirteen acquisitions of businesses with a total turnover of over 400 million Euros. Doug also founded Knox Group of Companies and oversees a versatile group of successful companies in private equity, property and wealth management.
Additional information
Website: https://www.equi.capital/
Whitepaper:https://www.equi.capital/whitepaper/EQUI_Whitepaper_050218.pdf
Bitcointalk ANN: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2888110.0
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