Angel Investment Round

The use.com Angel Investment Round is designed to attract strategic individual investors who bring not only capital but also expertise, networks, and credibility to the project. This exclusive round offers favorable terms to early believers who commit to supporting the platform's long-term success.

Angel Round Overview

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Total Allocation	10,000,000 USE (5% of total supply)
Token Price	$0.08
Total Raise	$800,000
Minimum Investment	$25,000
Maximum Investment	$100,000
Vesting Period	21 months total
Cliff Period	3 months
TGE Unlock	5%

Investment Terms

Valuation: $16M fully diluted (200M supply @ $0.08)

Discount vs Presale Stage 1: 20% discount ($0.08 vs $0.10)

Discount vs Final Presale Stage: 85% discount ($0.08 vs $0.55)

Lock-up: 5% TGE + 3-month cliff + 18-month linear vesting (21 months total)

Angel Investor Profile

Ideal Candidates

Background:

• Successful entrepreneurs

• Industry veterans (fintech, crypto, trading)

• Former exchange executives

• Blockchain technology experts

• Regulatory/compliance specialists

Value-Add:

• Strategic guidance

• Industry connections

• Technical expertise

• Marketing reach

• Credibility and reputation

Commitment:

• Long-term vision alignment

• Active participation

• Advisory role

• Community leadership

Selection Criteria

Evaluation Factors:

Factor	Weight	Description
Track Record	30%	Previous successful investments/ventures
Network	25%	Industry connections and influence
Expertise	20%	Relevant domain knowledge
Commitment	15%	Time and resource dedication
Reputation	10%	Public standing and credibility

Minimum Score: 70/100 for acceptance

Investment Structure

Pricing Details

Token Price: $0.08 per USE

Comparison:

Round	Price	Discount vs Angel	Tokens per $100K
Angel	$0.08	Baseline	1,250,000
Presale Stage 1	$0.10	-20%	1,000,000
Presale Stage 10	$0.55	-85%	181,818
VC Round	$0.12	-33%	833,333

Investment Examples:

Investment	Tokens	% of Angel Round	% of Total Supply
$25,000	312,500	3.13%	0.156%
$50,000	625,000	6.25%	0.313%
$75,000	937,500	9.38%	0.469%
$100,000	1,250,000	12.5%	0.625%

Vesting Schedule

Structure: 5% TGE + 3-month cliff + 18-month linear vesting (21 months total)

Vesting Formula:

$$Unlocked_{month} = \begin{cases} 0.05 \times Total & \text{if } month = 0 \\ 0.05 \times Total & \text{if } 0 < month \le 3 \\ 0.05 \times Total + \dfrac{0.95 \times Total \times (month - 3)}{18} & \text{if } 3 < month \le 21 \\ Total & \text{if } month > 21 \end{cases}$$

Vesting Timeline:

Month	Unlocked %	Cumulative %	Example ($100K investment)
0 (TGE)	5%	5%	62,500 tokens
1-3	0%	5%	62,500 tokens (cliff)
6	5.28%	13.1%	163,889 tokens
12	5.28%	28.6%	357,500 tokens
18	5.28%	76.2%	952,500 tokens
21	5.28%	100%	1,250,000 tokens

Visualization:

Month 0 (TGE): █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5%
Month 1-3:     █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5% (Cliff)
Month 6:       ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 13%
Month 12:      ██████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 29%
Month 18:      ███████████████░░░░░ 76%
Month 21:      ████████████████████ 100%

Rationale for Vesting

5% TGE:

• Provides immediate liquidity

• Rewards early belief

• Allows participation in launch

• Industry standard for angel rounds

3-Month Cliff:

• Ensures commitment through launch

• Shorter than typical to reward angels

• Aligns with platform development

• Demonstrates long-term belief

18-Month Linear:

• Gradual unlock reduces sell pressure

• Maintains alignment over critical growth period

• Total 21 months aligns with project milestones

• Fair to all stakeholders

Angel Investor Benefits

Financial Benefits

1. Significant Discount

Price Advantage:

• 40% discount vs public presale

• 80% discount vs listing price

• 90% discount vs Year 1 target ($0.30)

ROI Projections:

Timeframe	Conservative	Base Case	Optimistic
TGE (Month 0)	$0.08	$0.15	$0.25
ROI at TGE	167%	400%	733%
Month 18 (Full Vest)	$0.30	$0.50	$1.00
ROI at Vest	900%	1,567%	3,233%
Year 3	$1.00	$5.00	$20.00
ROI Year 3	3,233%	16,567%	66,567%

2. Preferential Terms

Additional Benefits:

• Priority access to future rounds

• Enhanced staking rewards (1.5× multiplier)

• Lifetime VIP status (Diamond tier)

• Zero trading fees for 12 months

• Guaranteed IEO allocations

Value Calculation:

Benefit	Annual Value	Lifetime Value
Trading Fee Savings	$10,000	$50,000+
Enhanced Staking	$15,000	$75,000+
IEO Allocations	$25,000	$100,000+
VIP Services	$5,000	$25,000+
Total	$55,000	$250,000+

Strategic Benefits

1. Advisory Role

Responsibilities:

• Quarterly strategy sessions

• Product feedback and testing

• Market insights and trends

• Partnership introductions

Compensation:

• Advisory token allocation (additional 10% of investment)

• Equity in parent company (optional)

• Performance bonuses

2. Governance Rights

Voting Power: $Voting\_Power = \sqrt{Tokens} \times 2.0 \times Angel\_Multiplier$

Where Angel_Multiplier = 1.5×

Example:

• Investment: $100,000

• Tokens: 3,333,333

• Base Voting Power: √3,333,333 = 1,826

• Angel Multiplier: 1.5×

• Total Voting Power: 2,739 votes

Governance Privileges:

• Proposal rights (no minimum threshold)

• Priority voting on key decisions

• Direct communication with team

• Quarterly governance calls

3. Network Access

Exclusive Community:

• Private angel investor group

• Direct team access

• Strategic partner introductions

• Co-investment opportunities

Events:

• Annual angel summit

• Quarterly dinners

• Product launch events

• Conference VIP access

Reputation Benefits

Public Recognition:

• Listed as official angel investor

• Featured in marketing materials

• Speaking opportunities

• Thought leadership platform

Credibility Enhancement:

• Association with successful project

• Portfolio diversification

• Industry positioning

• Deal flow generation

Investment Process

Step 1: Application

Requirements:

• Detailed application form

• Investment thesis

• Background verification

• Reference checks

Information Requested:

• Professional background

• Investment history

• Relevant expertise

• Value-add proposition

• Network overview

Step 2: Due Diligence

Mutual Due Diligence:

Team Reviews:

• Background verification

• Reference calls

• Expertise validation

• Commitment assessment

Investor Reviews:

• Project documentation

• Team meetings

• Technical deep-dive

• Financial projections

Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Step 3: Term Sheet

Key Terms:

• Investment amount

• Token allocation

• Vesting schedule

• Advisory role (if applicable)

• Additional benefits

Legal Documentation:

• Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT)

• Advisory agreement (if applicable)

• Non-disclosure agreement

• Investor rights agreement

Step 4: Investment

Payment Methods:

• Wire transfer (USD)

• Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC)

• Escrow service available

Token Allocation:

• Recorded in smart contract

• Vesting schedule locked on-chain

• Dashboard access provided

• Regular updates

Step 5: Onboarding

Welcome Package:

• Investor handbook

• Team introductions

• Platform access

• Communication channels

Ongoing Engagement:

• Monthly updates

• Quarterly calls

• Annual summit

• Ad-hoc consultations

Angel Investor Case Studies

Case Study 1: Fintech Veteran

Profile:

• Former CEO of major payment processor

• 20+ years in financial services

• Extensive regulatory knowledge

• Strong banking relationships

Investment: $100,000

Value-Add:

• Regulatory strategy guidance

• Banking partnership introductions

• Compliance framework review

• Industry credibility

Projected ROI (3 years):

• Token value: $16.7M (base case)

• Advisory compensation: $500K

• Total Return: $17.2M (17,100% ROI)

Case Study 2: Crypto Influencer

Profile:

• 500K+ social media followers

• Popular crypto podcast host

• Early Bitcoin adopter

• Community builder

Investment: $50,000

Value-Add:

• Marketing and promotion

• Community engagement

• Content creation

• Influencer network access

Projected ROI (3 years):

• Token value: $8.3M (base case)

• Marketing value delivered: $2M

• Total Return: $8.3M (16,500% ROI)

Case Study 3: Trading Technology Expert

Profile:

• Former CTO of major exchange

• High-frequency trading background

• Matching engine expertise

• Security specialist

Investment: $75,000

Value-Add:

• Technical architecture review

• Performance optimization

• Security auditing

• Technology partnerships

Projected ROI (3 years):

• Token value: $12.5M (base case)

• Technical consulting value: $1M

• Total Return: $12.5M (16,567% ROI)

Risk Factors

Investment Risks

1. Vesting Lock-up

• 18-month full vesting period

• No liquidity during cliff

• Market conditions may change

• Opportunity cost

2. Project Risk

• Development delays

• Market competition

• Regulatory challenges

• Team execution

3. Market Risk

• Crypto market volatility

• Bear market scenarios

• Liquidity constraints

• Price discovery uncertainty

Mitigation Strategies

Diversification:

• Invest across multiple projects

• Maintain balanced portfolio

• Stage investments over time

Due Diligence:

• Thorough project evaluation

• Team assessment

• Market analysis

• Technical review

Active Involvement:

• Advisory participation

• Regular monitoring

• Strategic guidance

• Risk management

Comparison with Other Rounds

Terms Comparison

Parameter	Angel	VC	Presale Stage 1	Presale Stage 10
Price	$0.08	$0.12	$0.10	$0.55
Min Investment	$25K	$250K	$100	$100
Vesting	21 months	30 months	No vesting	No vesting
Cliff	3 months	6 months	None	None
TGE Unlock	5%	0-5%	100%	100%
Advisory Role	Yes	Yes	No	No
Enhanced Benefits	Yes	Yes	No	No

Note: Public presale participants receive 100% of tokens immediately at TGE with no vesting period.

ROI Comparison (Base Case, Year 3 @ $5/token)

Round	Investment	Tokens	Value @ $5	ROI
Angel	$100K	1.25M	$6.25M	6,150%
VC	$100K	833K	$4.17M	4,070%
Presale 1	$100K	1.0M	$5.0M	4,900%
Presale 10	$100K	182K	$909K	809%

Angel Advantage: Best price per token, strategic benefits, and advisory role

Allocation Strategy

Target Composition

Investor Types:

Type	Allocation	Count	Avg Investment
Industry Veterans	40%	8-10	$75K-$100K
Crypto Influencers	25%	10-15	$50K-$75K
Technical Experts	20%	6-8	$75K-$100K
Strategic Partners	15%	5-7	$50K-$100K

Geographic Distribution:

• North America: 40%

• Europe: 30%

• Asia: 25%

• Other: 5%

Selection Process

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Strategic Value (40%)

   • Industry expertise

   • Network quality

   • Advisory capability

   • Time commitment

2. Financial Capacity (30%)

   • Investment size

   • Follow-on potential

   • Portfolio strength

   • Risk tolerance

3. Reputation (20%)

   • Public profile

   • Track record

   • Credibility

   • Influence

4. Alignment (10%)

   • Vision compatibility

   • Long-term commitment

   • Cultural fit

   • Communication style

Conclusion

The use.com Angel Investment Round offers exceptional terms to strategic investors who bring more than capital. With an 80% discount to listing price, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful advisory roles, angel investors gain both financial returns and strategic influence while helping build the future of cryptocurrency trading.

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• Tokenomics Summary

• Vesting & Unlock Schedules

• Governance Framework