3. Why
It’s tougher for the average investor to find a good investment.
It’s tough for small business to borrow money.
4. It’s called peer-to-business lending
"There's a zillion banks that do lending to
consumers all the time, and they seem to be
very profitable.” Roosevelt Robertson III, Prosper investor, average
returns of 12%
“These rates are far better than you will get on
the high street,” David Black, at Consumer Intelligence
“By offering both borrowers and lenders a
better deal, websites that put the two together
are challenging retail banks” The Economist, Mar.1, 2014
1.9% average default
rate on lending
$1 billion in
transactions in 2013
7-20% are typical
interest rates
5. How it works
Individuals loan to
multiple businesses while
setting their own rate.
Business accept the lowest
interest rate offers.
Businesses
directly repay
loans.
Businesses get
low cost loans
from multiple
investors.
6. Marketplace ModelOur audience
Business
CommunityInvestors
• Small business with 1-499 employees
• All business types (e.g. incorporated, proprietorship, LLC)
• At least 2 years in business
• Locally owned, with one or more location
• Main Street revival
• Committed business improvement
• Vested community involvement
• Accredited Investors
• Unaccredited investors
• Ties to community
7. Benefits for business & investors
Investors get access to local businesses
needing investment.
And receive higher rates.
7% +
7%+
Set their own rates which result
in lower cost loans
Investors are committed to business success Access to capital increases
Investors
Businesses
Investors know the businesses
that they are investing in.
8. Executive team and advisors
Tabitha Creighton : CEO, Co-Founder
• CxO Advisor at Microsoft
• IT Strategy at Canadian Tire
• Small business advisor for nearly 20 years
Lisa Ohman: COO, Co-Founder
• Director of Strategic Initiatives, Active Network
• Mergers &Acquisition
• Software Consultant to US Cities
Jim Creighton: Chief Investment & Risk Advisor
• Global Chief Investment Officer, Barclays
Global Investors,
• Chief Investment Officer Deutsche Asset
Management
Les Fabuss: Market and Partnerships Advisor
• Senior Managing Director, Evercore
• Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, Lehman
Brothers
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