VC Investment Round

The use.com Venture Capital Investment Round targets institutional investors who can provide not only significant capital but also strategic value through partnerships, market access, and operational expertise. This round is structured to attract top-tier VCs while maintaining favorable economics for the project.

VC Round Overview

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Total Allocation	20,000,000 USE (10% of total supply)
Token Price	$0.12
Total Raise	$2,400,000
Minimum Investment	$250,000
Maximum Investment	$1,500,000
Vesting Period	30 months total
Cliff Period	6 months
TGE Unlock	0-5%

Investment Terms

Valuation: $24M fully diluted (200M supply @ $0.12)

Discount vs Presale Stage 1: 20% premium (VC pays more)

Discount vs Angel Round: 50% premium (VC pays more than angels)

Lock-up: 0-5% TGE + 6-month cliff + 24-month linear vesting (30 months total)

Target VC Profile

Ideal VC Partners

Tier 1 VCs (Target: 3-5 firms):

• Top 50 global crypto VCs

• $500M+ AUM

• Strong portfolio companies

• Strategic value-add

• Global network

Tier 2 VCs (Target: 5-8 firms):

• Established crypto-focused funds

• $100M-$500M AUM

• Regional expertise

• Operational support

• Industry connections

Strategic Corporate VCs (Target: 2-3):

• Major exchange groups

• Financial institutions

• Technology companies

• Payment processors

Investment Structure

Pricing Details

Token Price: $0.12 per USE

Comparison Table:

Round	Price	Discount vs VC	Tokens per $500K
Angel	$0.08	+50%	6,250,000
VC	$0.12	Baseline	4,166,667
Presale Stage 1	$0.10	+20%	5,000,000
Presale Stage 10	$0.55	-78%	909,091

Investment Tiers:

Investment	Tokens	% of VC Round	% of Total Supply
$250,000	2,083,333	10.4%	1.04%
$500,000	4,166,667	20.8%	2.08%
$1,000,000	8,333,333	41.7%	4.17%
$1,500,000	12,500,000	62.5%	6.25%

Vesting Schedule

Structure: 0-5% TGE + 6-month cliff + 24-month linear vesting (30 months total)

Vesting Formula:

$$Unlocked_{month} = \begin{cases} \text{TGE\_Amount (0–5\% of Total)} & \text{if } month = 0 \\ \text{TGE\_Amount} & \text{if } 0 < month \le 6 \\ \text{TGE\_Amount} + \dfrac{(Total - TGE\_Amount)(month - 6)}{24} & \text{if } 6 < month \le 30 \end{cases}$$

Vesting Timeline (with 5% TGE):

Month	Unlock %	Cumulative %	Example ($1M investment)
0 (TGE)	5%	5%	416,667 tokens
1-6	0%	5%	416,667 tokens (cliff)
12	3.96%	28.8%	2,400,000 tokens
18	3.96%	52.5%	4,375,000 tokens
24	3.96%	76.3%	6,358,333 tokens
30	3.96%	100%	8,333,333 tokens

Visualization:

Month 0 (TGE): █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5%
Month 1-6:     █░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5% (Cliff)
Month 12:      ██████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 29%
Month 18:      ███████████░░░░░░░░░ 53%
Month 24:      ███████████████░░░░░ 76%
Month 30:      ████████████████████ 100%

Rationale for Vesting

0-5% TGE:

• Provides flexibility for VCs

• Optional immediate liquidity

• Allows participation in launch

• Can be 0% for maximum alignment

6-Month Cliff:

• Ensures commitment through launch

• Standard VC practice

• Aligns with platform development

• Protects token economics

24-Month Linear:

• Long-term alignment with growth

• Gradual supply increase

• Reduces sell pressure

• Total 30 months protects economics

VC Benefits Package

Financial Benefits

1. Strategic Entry Price

Price Advantage Analysis:

Metric	Value	Comparison
Entry Price	$0.12	20% discount to Stage 1 presale
vs Final Presale	$0.55	78% discount
Angel Comparison	$0.08	VCs pay 50% premium

ROI Projections:

Timeframe	Conservative	Base Case	Optimistic
TGE (Month 0)	$0.15	$0.25	$0.40
Implied ROI	25%	108%	233%
Month 30 (Full Vest)	$0.50	$1.00	$2.00
Realized ROI	317%	733%	1,567%

2. Portfolio Diversification

Crypto Exchange Exposure:

• High-growth sector

• Proven business model

• Revenue-generating from day 1

• Multiple exit opportunities

3. Co-Investment Rights

Future Rounds:

• Pro-rata rights in future raises

• Priority access to follow-on rounds

• Preferential terms for additional investment

• Strategic round participation

Investment Process

Stage 1: Initial Outreach (Week 1-2)

Activities:

• Pitch deck distribution

• Initial meetings

• High-level due diligence

• Term sheet discussion

Stage 2: Due Diligence (Week 3-6)

VC Due Diligence Areas:

• Market analysis

• Team assessment

• Technology review

• Financial analysis

• Legal review

Timeline: 4-6 weeks typical

Stage 3: Term Sheet (Week 7-8)

Key Terms Negotiated:

• Valuation: $24M FDV

• Investment Amount: $250K-$1.5M

• Vesting: 30 months total

• Board seat: $500K+

• Pro-rata rights: Yes

Stage 4: Closing (Week 9-10)

Closing Requirements:

• Legal documentation signed

• Funds transferred

• Token allocation recorded

• Announcements prepared

Comparison with Other Rounds

Terms Comparison Matrix

Parameter	Angel	VC	Presale Stage 1	Presale Stage 10
Price	$0.08	$0.12	$0.10	$0.55
Allocation	10M (5%)	20M (10%)	4M	7M
Min Investment	$25K	$250K	$100	$100
Vesting	21mo	30mo	No vesting	No vesting
Cliff	3mo	6mo	None	None
TGE Unlock	5%	0-5%	100%	100%

Investment Rationale

Why Angels Get Better Terms:

• Earlier risk and belief capital

• Smaller check sizes

• Advisory and network value

• Community building role

Why VCs Pay Premium:

• Larger capital deployment

• Later-stage entry

• Strategic value beyond capital

• Board seats and governance

• Network effects and partnerships

Conclusion

The use.com VC Investment Round offers institutional investors an attractive entry point with significant upside potential, strategic benefits, and comprehensive protections. With disciplined pricing that rewards early angels while providing VCs meaningful returns, 30-month vesting alignment, and extensive value-add opportunities, this round is designed to attract top-tier VCs who will contribute to the platform's long-term success.

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Related Sections:

• Tokenomics Summary

• Presale Structure

• Governance Framework