Platform EQUI

Executive Summary

EQUI is the exciting unification of a new cryptocurrency with an innovative investment
platform.
Built on Ethereum Blockchain technology, EQUI disrupts the traditional venture
investment market and empowers the crypto community to join the next generation of
venture capital investors. Utilising EQUItokens, investors will be able to buy stakes in
emerging, entrepreneurial companies, and benefit from great investment returns and
rewards.
EQUI will source the best 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.
Through a unique reward structure every EQUItoken holder will benefit from the returns
generated from realised projects, ensuring all interests remain aligned throughout
the project lifespan. EQUI seeks to reward participants who share our vision, offering

an enhanced incentive structure for those who invest their EQUItokens in underlying

investment projects showcased on the EQUI 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.

Market Backdrop

• Blockchain
• Venture Capital

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.

This increased understanding and awareness of blockchain technology, the rise of

Bitcoin as a tradable asset, and the growth of the network and the advancement of the

technological infrastructure have all contributed to an escalating number of financial

institutions announcing plans to invest and develop in this sector.

Recent years have seen the rise of the Initial Coin Offering (ICO), where a company

creates a unique cryptocurrency that is tethered to their product, service or blockchain 

venture and offers their currency for sale to the public. During 2017, this meteoric rise

of the ICO has grown to surpass the volume of funds generated by the traditional fund

raising process of Initial Public Offerings (IPO). This increasing trend not only makes ICOs

a challenger to IPOs, but quite possibly a successor.

The current commerce and finance market is evolving, technology is advancing, and

minds are opening to new opportunities. Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and ICOs have

demonstrated that they very much intend to revolutionise the world as it is today.

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

Venture Capital

Venture capital is a form of financing that is provided by individuals, firms, or institutions to

small, early-stage, emerging companies that are deemed to have high growth potential

but don’t have access to equity markets. Such investments are generally classified as

higher risk as they are illiquid but are capable of providing impressive returns if invested

in the right venture. 

Within the venture capital space, the two most typically used structures are equity and

convertible debt. Equity is the issuing of common stock or preferred stock. Once invested,

equity is owned outright until some type of sale or liquidity event of the company. Unlike

debt, equity does not require repayment but is invested in return for a percentage stake

in the company.

Convertible debt is a loan which gives the holder an option to convert into equity. In

the event this option is not exercised, the loan will become repayable at some stage.

However, it is common practice for sophisticated investors to treat their loan investment

akin to an equity stake.

EQUI will be the gateway for a wider audience to participate in venture capital investment

opportunities.

Opportunity

• Vision
• Proposition
• Investment Returns

Vision

Blockchain technology is revolutionising the world, both in business and how we interact

with each other. Utilising this technology and combining it with traditional venture capital

investment models, EQUI is a unique offering that will disrupt conventional thinking in

this space

Backed by a board of successful and visionary entrepreneurs, EQUI harnesses a vast

global network to identify innovative pioneers and exciting ventures that will excel from

the injection of not just finance but also operational and strategic expertise.

EQUI is supported by a team of established and proven individuals who have experienced

success in their field of expertise. This team of individuals will evaluate all investment

opportunities to offer a carefully selected portfolio for our investors to consider.

The focus for selection places an emphasis on technological advances and early stage

ventures that address a significant market opportunity and offer the potential to grow

into market leaders. Consideration will also be given to ventures that would benefit from

the involvement of an expanded team, as well as a capital injection, in order to achieve

accelerated growth. In time, a meaningful allocation of the investment portfolio will be

deployed into ventures that have scalable ideas through utilising blockchain technology.

The EQUI team will provide ongoing mentorship, resources, operational support and

strategic advice to enable these ambitious companies to grow and succeed. This

invaluable input will help to transform great ideas into reality, generating returns for all

stakeholders.

Our vision will be delivered through the EQUI investment platform. This platform

will showcase evaluated opportunities to enable investors to participate in the next

generation of successful companies.

Proposition

EQUI will use a sustainable investment platform, enabling all qualifying participants to

benefit from returns generated. EQUI’s unique reward structure is weighted towards

providing enhanced returns to those who share our vision and objectives in supporting

the next generation of entrepreneurial success.

The EQUI proposition offers participants both flexibility and control in the making of

investment decisions.

EQUItokens can be bought for various reasons:

Investors

Investors are those participants who commit EQUItokens to
opportunities on the EQUI platform. The level of commitment is
completely flexible and is determined by the investor’s appetite
in a particular project. Investors will receive 70% (pro-rata) of the
profits* generated from projects they invest in

As a further reward mechanism, investors will participate in
the EQUIcredits loyalty scheme. The allocation of EQUIcredits
equates to 5% of participants’ invested EQUItokens. EQUIcredits
awarded will be converted to EQUItokens at the end of every year
and transferred to EQUI wallets. The generation of EQUIcredits
derives from a 5% annual increase in the overall EQUItoken
supply.

Holders

Holders are those participants who choose to hold their tokens

on the EQUI platform without committing to projects. Holders

receive 5% (pro-rata) of profits generated from projects.

Traders

Traders are participants who choose to remove their tokens from

the EQUI platform and benefit only from any enhancement in the

token price

All EQUItoken holders will have access to the platform and the ability to review an evolving

selection of investment projects. All showcased projects will have been assessed and

evaluated by the EQUI Investment Team prior to publication. Stakes can then be acquired

in project(s) of interest using EQUItokens.

75% of all profits are returned to Investors and Holders. The remaining 25% goes to

the EQUI Investment Team as a performance reward. This structure has been designed

to ensure that the interests of all parties remain aligned at all times thereby deriving

maximum value for all stakeholders

Summary of Investment Strategies & Returns

Investor Returns

Investors who have committed EQUItokens to investment opportunities on the EQUI

platform will benefit from 70% (pro-rata) of the profits generated from that invested

project. There is no limit as to how many projects a participant can invest in - they can

choose to invest in all projects showcased on the platform, or a selection that are of

particular interest. Participants will have flexibility in the projects that they invest in and

also with regards to the value they choose to invest, enabling complete control over

investment decisions. This approach provides investors with an ability to create a

diversified portfolio of investment stakes representative of their interests and views. 

As an added reward for investors they will receive additional EQUItokens via the

EQUIcredits loyalty system. EQUIcredits are calculated as 5% of the number of 

EQUItokens invested. In the illustration below, Simon receives a reward of 20,000

EQUIcredits from his 400,000 EQUItokens invested. These EQUIcredits will result in a

transfer of 20,000 (5%) EQUItokens to Simon's EQUI wallet.

Holder Returns

Holders are individuals who have either chosen to hold tokens on the EQUI platform, or

have a balance of tokens that are uninvested. Holders receive 5% (pro-rata) of profits

generated from the portfolio of realised investments, providing tokens are held for 3

months prior to profit distribution.

Traders who choose to remove their tokens from the EQUI platform only benefit

from enhancements in the EQUItoken price and do not profit from the EQUI reward

mechanisms.

EQUI Token Distribution & ICO

• Tokens & ICO
• Token Distribution
• Accepted Payments
• Unsold Tokens
• Use of Proceeds

Tokens & ICO

Bonus incentives are provided to early adopters. The table below sets out the timetable for the launch of the ICO

ASSET NAME:

• EQUI

TOTAL TOKEN SUPPLY: 250 million EQUItokens

PRICE IN USD:

• $0.50

PAYABLE IN:

• Bitcoins (BTC), Ethereum (ETH),
• Litecoins (LTC), Ripple (XRP)

EQUI is launching an ICO for early adopters who wish to support our vision. Our token

sale will enable the acceleration of technical development and all other aspects of the

business, including infrastructure and additional personnel.

A pre-sale will run from 1 March to 8 March 2018. A minimum investment level of

$100,000 is required to participate in the pre-sale.

The public ICO will run from 8 March to 31 March 2018. A minimum investment level

of $100 will apply to the public ICO, subject to participants complying with regulatory

guidelines

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. 

Accepted Payments

Accepted payments for the presale are USD, GBP, EUR and Bitcoins. In the public ICO,

EQUI can be purchased only with Bitcoins (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoins (LTC), and

Ripple (XRP). The base cryptocurrecy will be Ethereum. Other cryptocurrencies will be

exchanged via the Shapeshift API.

Unsold Tokens

Should any of the tokens allocated for public sale remain unsold at the end of the ICO,

50% will be distributed to the ICO participants on a pro-rata basis. The remaining 50%

will be distributed back to EQUI and will be used to support future investment projects.

This structure protects the investor by allowing only those who participate in the ICO to

receive the upside of free tokens, helping control price speculation.

Use of Proceeds

The funds raised from the ICO will enable the completion of the EQUI decentralised

investment platform as outlined in our Roadmap on page 32. Funds will also be allocated

to provide the necessary infrastructure and resource to sustain the EQUI business. Any

surplus funds will be used by EQUI to invest in projects alongside token holders.

Platform Overview

EQUI will utilise the established Ethereum blockchain to process and store credentials,

information and transactions, including the acquisition of project stakes, distribution

of profits, deployment of investment returns and investor rewards. The use of Smart

Contracts, written in Solidity and compiled for Ethereum Virtual Machine, ensures

security, reliability and transparency for all EQUI participants.

The EQUItoken is a standard ERC20 token that is designed solely for use on the EQUI

platform. It enables users to participate in EQUI investment projects. If the participant

wishes to hold on to the token it can be stored securely on the EQUI platform for future

investments or traded through public exchanges.

EQUI is a web based application that is accessed through any compatible web

browser. Following the ICO, the platform will be fully developed using the funds raised.

It will be user friendly, aesthetically pleasing and provide all relevant information for an

investor to plan their investments and review their portfolio.

REGISTRATION

The participant will complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process to validate their

eligibility to use the platform. Once this is successfully completed an EQUI profile is

created with a unique Ethereum wallet, which provides the facility to deposit EQUItokens

acquired

PROJECT INVESTMENT

Each project showcased on the Platform will be stored using a set of Smart Contracts

that holds all information relating to the project, including estimated project maturity,

targets and caps. Participants use their EQUItokens to acquire a stake in a project(s).

DASHBOARD

EQUItoken holders will be able to access a personalised dashboard that will provide

details of EQUItoken reserves and invested projects

INVESTMENT RETURNS

Upon maturity of a project, returns are distributed in the relevant proportions as an Ether

deposit into the EQUI wallet. Ether can be stored within the EQUI wallet, transferred out,

or used for further investments within the EQUI platform.

PLATFORM REWARDS

As a reward for participating in the growth of EQUI, investors in each project will receive

a bonus known as EQUIcredits. This will equate to the equivalent of 5% of accumulated

invested EQUItokens. EQUIcredits will be converted into EQUItokens and deposited into

the individual’s EQUI wallet at the end of their first year of investment.

The EQUI platform and token acquisition process has been audited by an independent

expert.

EQUI Team

• Founders
• Investment Team
• Project Team
• Advisory

More information EQUI:

Website: https://www.equi.capital/

Whitepaper: https://www.equi.capital/whitepaper/EQUI_Whitepaper_050218.pdf

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