What is the minimum investment amount?
To keep this community fundraising round manageable, we are accepting investments with a minimum value of $10,000. This can be from individuals, or self-managed syndicates. If you want to create or join a syndicate, we've provided some resources below.
What type of shares are being offered?
The shares on offer are the same class as the founders, and have the same rights.
Will investors receive updates or reports?
How will the money raised be used?
Is my investment at risk of being diluted?
There is a single class of share across all shareholders, and if we were to raise a further round or increase our options pool, all shareholders would:
- Have the opportunity to input into the discussion
- Be equally affected by any dilution.
Do you have any perks for investors?
Investors get the following perks: Access to all the bootcamps, labs and cyber ranges (members of syndicates will be discussed separately). They also get early access to beta's of new content, features, and the opportunity to input into the direction of the company.
How big is the opportunity?
What makes your solution better than competitors?
Pwned Labs offers high quality multi-cloud security training that is accessible to all users no matter their financial background. Our labs, bootcamps, and cyber ranges build layered skills and hands-on experience, fostering a hacker mindset for both red and blue team scenarios.
How can I get involved beyond just investing?
Absolutely! We welcome input from our investors, whether it's from ideas about how to grow the business, through to specific labs to add to the roadmap.
Can I refer others to invest?
Yes you can, however we do want to ensure that our investors are also part of our community and will be actively involved in the growth of the business, so no PE or VCs please.
How do I join / start an investment syndicate?
This will depend on your location as the rules do vary, but here are some introductory articles that may give you direction in the US, UK and Middle East.
Seedlegals: What is a syndicate? How to invest as a group
Hustle Fund: Tips on Starting a Syndicate
AngelList: How do I create a syndicate?
If you're interested in joining a syndicate, join Discord and DM @acrosplat with your name, email and location and we'll connect you with other interested investors.
When will the round close?
The round will close on the 30th June, with share certificates being distributed in July.
What happens if the funding target isn't met?
The round will close on June 30th regardless and any outstanding shares will be cancelled.
When do you expect investors to see a return?
Contact Ian ([email protected]) for more information.
What's the investment to timeline?
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What investment instrument are we using?
The shares issued will be Ordinary shares, in line with the founders and existing angel investors.
What is the current company valuation
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What are the finances?
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What are the growth plans?
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