I. Executive Summary
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Business Overview
[Company Name], is a world-class 3D printing company in [insert location here], that focuses on providing high-quality 3D printing services to business entities, educational institutes, and other organizations. The Company uses the latest manufacturing technologies to build functional parts and prototypes in both metals and plastics. The Company aims to become one of the leading 3D printing companies in the area.
Products Served
[Company Name] will provide the following services:
- 3D printing
- Rapid prototyping
- 3D printing support services
- Selective laser sintering (SLS)
- Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
- Stereo lithography (SLA)
- Other related printing services
Customer Focus
[Company Name] will serve the community of [company location]. The Company will primarily offer its products and services to businesses, educational institutions and other organizations:
- Small Businesses-50%
- Government Organizations-20%
- High Schools, Colleges and Universities-20%
- Medium to Large Sized businesses- 10%
Management Team
[Company Name] is led by [Founder’s Name], who has been in the additive manufacturing and printing industry for [x] years. While [Founder] has never run a 3D printing company himself, he was the director of operations at one of the leading 3D printing and rapid prototyping services companies. As such, [Founder] has an in-depth knowledge of the 3D printing business, including the operations side (e.g., running day-to-day operations) and the business management side (e.g., staffing, marketing, etc.).
Success Factors
[Company Name] is qualified to succeed due to the following reasons:
- There is currently a high demand for technological advancements in 3D printing. In addition, the company surveyed the target market and received highly positive feedback pointing towards an explicit demand for the services, supporting the business after launch.
- The Company’s location is in a high-volume business area and will thus be highly convenient for its clients to contact the company for its services.
- The management team has a track record of success in the printing business.
- The 3D printing business is a proven business and has succeeded in communities throughout the United States.
Financial Highlights
[Company Name] is currently seeking $360,000 to launch its 3D printing press. Specifically, these funds will be used as follows:
- Design and build-out: $170,000
- Working capital: $190,000 to pay for marketing, salaries, equipment and supplies until [Company Name] reaches break-even.
Top line projections over the next five years are as follows:
| Financial Summary | FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $560,401 | $782,152 | $1,069,331 | $1,379,434 | $1,699,644 |
| Total Expenses | $328,233 | $391,429 | $552,149 | $696,577 | $776,687 |
| EBITDA | $232,168 | $390,722 | $517,182 | $682,858 | $922,956 |
| Depreciation | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| EBIT | $225,168 | $383,722 | $510,182 | $675,858 | $915,956 |
| Interest | $6,016 | $5,264 | $4,512 | $3,760 | $3,008 |
| Pre Tax Income | $219,152 | $378,458 | $505,670 | $672,098 | $912,948 |
| Income Tax Expense | $76,703 | $132,460 | $176,985 | $235,234 | $319,532 |
| Net Income | $142,449 | $245,998 | $328,686 | $436,864 | $593,416 |
| Net Profit Margin | 25% | 31% | 31% | 32% | 35% |
