SphereUs℠ Financial Model
3-year projections supporting the GTM thesis — revenue, unit economics, and path to profitability. Every figure is derived from the platform's live rates.
Projection — illustrative, not a forecast. Figures are derived from the stated planning assumptions and the platform's live rates; they are targets, not results.
Live rates used: Premier $199/yr · Buyer $69/yr · School seat $299/yr · 10% marketplace commission, 25% of which funds the Foundation.
Assumptions: average gig value $200; sponsored seats ≈ youth ÷ 3.3.
$33,690,448
~110K
$200M
5.0:1
Revenue & User Growth Trajectory
- Net Revenue
Phase-by-Phase Metrics
| Phase | Premier | Buyer | SUN Youth | Schools | Annual Gigs | GMV | Net Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 500 | 200 | 1,000 | 5 | 5,000 | $1.0M | $0.33M |
| Phase 2 | 3,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 100 | 50,000 | $10.0M | $2.12M |
| Phase 3 | 10,000 | 3,000 | 15,000 | 250 | 200,000 | $40.0M | $7.56M |
| Phase 4 | 50,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 500 | 1,000,000 | $200.0M | $33.69M |
Key Assumptions
Planning assumptions — the model is only as good as these inputs.
Premier member retention: 80% annually
Buyer retention: 70% annually
Marketplace commission: 10% of GMV; 25% of that commission funds the Foundation
School partnership ramp: 5 → 100 → 250 → 500 schools
Average gig value: $200 blended (services + rentals)
Sponsored seats ≈ SUN Youth students ÷ 3.3 (average years enrolled)
School ombudsman model: 1 ombudsman per 20–30 students
Modelled round: SAFE — $1.5M at a $8M cap (Modelled terms — not a commitment. Confirm with counsel before circulating.)
Use of Funds
$1.5M SAFE — modelled terms, to be confirmed with counsel.
40%
Sales & GTM
School district outreach, county sphere activation, Premier acquisition
25%
Product & Engineering
SplitZen, investment vehicles, mobile app, SU token expansion
20%
Operations
Compliance team, Foundation grant management, school partnerships
15%
Marketing & Brand
GYA campaigns, SUN Youth awareness, Foundation visibility