Part $1$: Financial Projections

Develop a five$-$year financial forecast focusing on the Profit & Loss statement.

Clearly articulate assumptions and rationale for market size, sales volumes, pricing strategies, and operating costs.

Include estimations for equipment unit sales, subscription user growth, pricing strategies, COGS, and operating expenses.

Submit an Excel file with financial models and a written report $($up to four pages$)$ detailing assumptions and methodology.

Part $2$: Simplified Venture Capital Deal Structuring

Estimate pre$-$money valuation using projected year$-$five EBIT and industry$-$standard multiples.

Determine the percentage of the company for future employee stock options and its impact on the total share structure.

Outline capital to be raised, calculate post$-$money valuation, and determine new investors' equity percentage.

Submit a detailed report $($up to three pages$)$ explaining valuation methodology, option pool sizing, and structured deal.

Bonus: Alternative Funding Sources

Identify potential funding sources other than venture capital.

Provide rationale for each source based on the business scenario and assumptions.

Explain how these options align with short$-$term and long$-$term goals.

Include a concise explanation $(1-2$ pages$)$ as part of the main report.