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**Startup Seeking Investor(s)

by Rollmodl
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Hello everyone,


I represent Urbancitytv, Houston's 1st video magazine, business directory and neighborhood network (as seen in my sig). My business model is based on the following four components to earn revenue:
  • Virtual Storefronts (2012 revenue goal): 200 listings x $3,980 = $796,000
  • Small Business SEO Services (2012 revenue goal): 600 x $349 = $209,400
  • Events (username: guest, password: user1): 5,000 tickets x $25 = $125,000. A $14,000 investment is needed to advertise, secure entertainment, equipment and supplies. Investors will receive a 50% return in 6 months.
  • Job Board (2012 revenue goal): Included in business plan
Total projected 2012 revenue = $1,130,400

Though I have a solid product, my disadvantage in becoming a major player in the local online media industry is marketing. Marketing and advertising are essential components needed to create awareness and branding. Though revenue from my events will help, this will come in September of 2012. I am seeking a few good people that are interested in investing my startup.

I can provide cash flow projections, business plans and more. Urbancitytv was established in July 2010. Feel free to review the site and send me a pm if interested.

Our social responsibility and mission is to provide services to our members and business community therefore adding value their lives and promoting economic growth.

About Us
#investors #seeking #startup
  • Profile picture of the author mkonate
    This is a great idea, wish you all the lock.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rollmodl
      Originally Posted by mkonate View Post

      This is a great idea, wish you all the lock.
      Thanks. The video magazine format is definitely a lot of work but its a long term sustainable business model that can appeal to any niche, expand to any city and I love it!
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  • Profile picture of the author profitableblog
    My first Christmas Day golf was played in Houston about 10 years ago when I lived in northwest Houston near highway 6 and 1960. What percentage of the business plan goal revenues do you have now since the business is about 18 months old?
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    • Profile picture of the author Rollmodl
      Originally Posted by profitableblog View Post

      My first Christmas Day golf was played in Houston about 10 years ago when I lived in northwest Houston near highway 6 and 1960. What percentage of the business plan goal revenues do you have now since the business is about 18 months old?
      Let me ask you this. Most startups require some kind of capital. The capital for technology startups range in the millions. This is before the product is even created. Take for example Unthink. They raised 22 million to compete with Facebook. I'm sure most of it went into hiring programmers to create the site, research and development, marketing and more.

      I've created product that I know is much better on a local, not a global scale with very little funding, most out of pocket. Being that most of the work is done and marketing is my only obstacle, six or even seven figure investments arent necessary.

      If this product did not exists and I needed "seed" funding would you be interested? If the site was already earning a profit, this post would not be necessary. So to answer your question, I haven't earned any percentage of my revenue goals, hence the phrase "projected revenue".

      By the way startups can be any new business that is less than 5 years old. So 18 months is fairly new in comparison. If you are interested send me a pm.


      Here is a list of industry competitors:There are weaknesses in each of these business models. The abscence of video being the major one. SEO and advertising prices being another.

      Video far outdistances plain image ads when it comes to the coveted click-through rate. The click-through rates for the videos ranged from 0.4 percent to 0.74 percent, while the click-through rates for plain GIF or JPG ads range from 0.1 percent to 0.2 percent." - DoubleClick
      I have also reviewed their marketing kits to evaluate their sources of revenue.

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      • Profile picture of the author Rollmodl
        On Saturday September 22, 2012, I am holding a large automotive and lifestyle event. The goal behind the event is to raise funds for marketing Urbancitytv. I'm also an automotive enthusiast with membership on over 60 automotive and lifestyle forums, this event is obviously the most cost effective way to raise funds. In order to secure headliners and effectively market this first-of-its-kind Houston event, I am seeking $14,000 in funding. Funding will go towards the following:
        • 50% deposit to secure entertainment = $4,500 (3 headliners listed on event page to draw sales)
        • Targeted Facebook PPC ads for 6 months (2 ads x 750 per month x 6 months = $9,000/1.25 per click = 7,200 unique visitors). Marketing area: Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio).
        • Automotive forum banner ads
        5,000 tickets are available at $25 each for a gross profit of $125,000. I am seeking a total investment of $14,000. Investors will receive a 50% return or $21,000 in six months.

        Transparency is the key so investors will receive:
        • List of headliners
        • Confirmation emails
        • Link to headliners video article on website
        • Snapshot and/or Facebook ad campaign report
        • Monthly progress report on ticket sales
        • Cash flow projection
        Marketing is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 6, 2012. The event link/page will then be available to the public. Our very 1st automotive event in 2009 drew a crowd of 1,200 people with very little marketing.

        Review the event at:Any investment, small or large will be appreciated as the $14,000 is only a goal. Investors will still receive a return.


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  • Profile picture of the author profitableblog
    "If this product did not exists and I needed "seed" funding would you be interested? If the site was already earning a profit, this post would not be necessary. So to answer your question, I haven't earned any percentage of my revenue goals, hence the phrase "projected revenue"."

    In reality, different companies pursue funding at different times. In fact, the best time to seek investors is when a company is starting to show profits because it proves the concept and investors can't require the ownership percentages they can if the company doesn't have profits or revenues. Sorry that I struck a nerve.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rollmodl
      Originally Posted by profitableblog View Post

      "If this product did not exists and I needed "seed" funding would you be interested? If the site was already earning a profit, this post would not be necessary. So to answer your question, I haven't earned any percentage of my revenue goals, hence the phrase "projected revenue"."

      In reality, different companies pursue funding at different times. In fact, the best time to seek investors is when a company is starting to show profits because it proves the concept and investors can't require the ownership percentages they can if the company doesn't have profits or revenues. Sorry that I struck a nerve.
      It's ok. I totally understand showing profit depending on the investor. I also understand that investments are also made to put a concept into production. When I look at the startup Unthink who raised 22 mil or Diaspora, they raised funds without an actual product. My philosophy is, not to talk about what I'm going to do, but to create it and show how it works. Being I did this without funding is half the battle.

      Thank for the feedback .
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