Investor Overview

Loop-ahβ„’: 10-Lever ARR Engine

Refillable hotel shower hygiene with recurring plant-based cartridges under contract; the dispenser is a simple one-time line.

The co-operative network activates 10 revenue levers across supply, rollout, and ESG alignmentβ€”compounding durable, contract-backed cash flows while reducing operational risk for partners.

Contracts set ACV; replenishment cadence sets ARR. Revenue is recognized on delivery/shipment (not tied to guest adoption or usage).

Loop-ah investors overview β€” refillable hotel shower hygiene system with recurring cartridges and one-time dispenser line
Cartridges (recurring replenishment) + dispensers (one-time).
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Investor FAQs

Quick answers to the most common investor questionsβ€”kept simple and consistent with Loop-ah’s contract-first replenishment model.

Loop-ah investor Q&A summary
Investor Q&A overview.
How does Loop-ah recognize revenue?
Revenue is recognized on delivery/shipment (not tied to guest adoption or usage). Contracts set ACV; replenishment cadence sets ARR.
What is recurring vs one-time?
Cartridges are recurring replenishment; the dispenser is a one-time line.
What is the prototype-first raise for?
A $250K–$300K prototype-first SAFE to finish engineering/tooling, build pilot-ready units + initial inventory, and launch Portal v1 (ordering + KPI reporting).
What does the paid pilot look like?
A controlled paid pilot (typically 25–50 rooms for 30–60 days) validating install workflow, replenishment cadence, guest experience, and measurable reporting.
How do hotels buy Loop-ah?
Hotels contract a replenishment schedule and reorder cartridges accordingly. Dispensers install once; cartridges repeat on the agreed cadence.
What are the headline economics?
Modeled economics include ~$176 ARR per room per year (~$17.6K per 100 rooms). Actuals depend on contract terms and replenishment cadence.
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Prototype Round: $250K–$300K to finalize pilot-ready cartridges + dispenser

Use of funds below shows a $300K plan within the $250K–$300K range to deliver a pilot-ready Loop-ahβ„’ system for a controlled paid pilot scoped after intake, with a mutually agreed room cohort and a defined measurement window. Each room requires one wall-mounted dispenser.

Funding β†’ Execution (simple view)
Prototype ($250K–$300K) β†’ Pilot-ready cartridges + dispensers + Portal v1 β†’ Seed ($1.25M, M1–M3) β†’ Portfolio rollout + supply/QA/3PL + ops buffer
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Note: Seed is tranche-gated across M1–M3 for mid-to-large hotel portfolios; prototype funds the pilot-ready build.
Loop-ahβ„’ prototype round β€” funding breakdown graphic for a $300K plan within the $250K–$300K range.

What this prototype round enables

  • Pilot-ready system across the cartridge/tape + dispenser (repeatable builds, not a one-off demo).
  • Installed paid pilot in an agreed room cohort (one dispenser per room), with replenishment workflow proven.
  • Portal v1 for ordering + KPI reporting to support operator rollout decisions.
  • Operational readiness for portfolio deployment and seed tranche gating (M1–M3).
Clarifier: Engineering/tooling funds pilot-ready repeatability. Pilot units cover room installs (one dispenser per room) plus spares and initial inventory.

Pilot KPIs we track

  • Usage/room/day and cartridge refill cadence.
  • Stockouts ≀2% and delivery OTIF.
  • Minutes saved/room and reduced wash cycles.

Seed tranche triggers (M1–M3)

  • M1 β€” MVP live, training complete, pilot running with a mid-to-large portfolio.
  • M2 β€” Sufficient KPI data + installs across first portfolio to support a rollout decision.
  • M3 β€” pilot conversions/LOIs + readiness for Phase 2 (Residential) entry.
Investment Thesis

Why Loop-ah Works as an Investment

Hotel leaders are asked to free up housekeeping time, curb laundry cycles, and hit ESG targetsβ€”without denting guest experience. Loop-ah meets that brief with a contract-first model: dispensers recognize once; cartridges repeat, so ARR, GM, and payback live in the cartridge line.

Contract floors + reorder portal β†’ predictable cadence. Recurring cartridges compound portfolio GP as rooms under contract scale.
Why Loop-ah Works as an Investment β€” thesis, levers, and risk posture
Thesis, levers, and risk postureβ€”why contracts and cartridges create durable value.

The day-to-day reality: extended droughts elevate water stewardship, net-zero paths push kWh & COβ‚‚ reduction, and detergent discharge and textile waste face scrutiny. At the same time, managers need more guest-facing hours without more headcount.

Loop-ah replaces high-turn cloths with a plant-based, single-guest loofah tape in a clean, wall-mounted dispenser. Contracts set minimum room commitments; a portal sets cadence. The result is predictable ARR and high-GM refills that roll up cleanly from room β†’ property β†’ portfolio.

Market

Large, replaceable spend in hospitality; hygiene and convenience favor recurring refills.

Margin

High-GM cartridges repeat; dispensers recognized once (sale) or as lease MRR.

Risk

Co-op supply + compost network minimizes single-point failures as rooms under contract scale.

Fit

Plant-based, biodegradable system aligned with brand standards and compliance goals.

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Up next: we translate this story into numbers for your footprint in Unit Economics & Marginsβ€”linking price, COGS, and cartridge cadence to GM%, ARR, and payback. Then we put the same footprint through Sensitivity & Stress Test to size resilience across Base / Bear / Bull.

Per-Unit Engine

Unit Economics & Margins

Contracts convert rooms into predictable ACV. Revenue is recognized upon cartridge delivery (ASC-606), so ARR and GP live in the cartridge line.

Use the footprint sliders to mirror your portfolio and see how ARR and GP scale.
Loop-ah Unit Economics and Margins β€” key levers visualization
Cartridge ARR and GP drive the model; hardware is incidental.
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Properties
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Outputs (current footprint)

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Annual Recurring β€” Cartridges

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Annual GP β€” Cartridges

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Adjust the footprint to see ARR, GP, GM%, and payback (days) for your properties.

Risk & Resilience

Sensitivity & Stress Test

Tap a scenario. Enter contracted rooms. Choose Custom to nudge ARR/room and GP/room Β±%. Cartridge ARR and GP drive the model; hardware is incidental.

Loop-ah Sensitivity & Stress Test β€” Base, Bear, and Bull scenarios
Base / Bear / Bull outcomes β€” use the toggle to see live deltas.

Controls

Scenario
Contracted rooms
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Outputs (current rooms)

Cartridge β€” Unit GM%

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Per-room/yr baseline: Enter contracted rooms to see live outputs.

Annual Recurring β€” Cartridges

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Annual GP β€” Cartridges

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Hardware GP Payback (days)

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Scaled from baseline payback using GP/room/yr.

Enter contracted rooms and select a scenario to see GM%, ARR, GP, and payback.

Portfolio View

5-Year Portfolio Projection

Enter contracted rooms for each year. Revenue recognizes on delivery: rooms Γ— carts/room/yr Γ— price. Usage does not affect recognition.
Cartridge ARR and GP drive the model; the dispenser is a small one-time enabler that pays back quickly and then gets out of the way.

Loop-ah 5-Year Portfolio Projection diagram
Annual cartridge revenue by contracted rooms; headlines switch by selected year.

Contracted rooms per year

Outputs (Y1β†’Y5)

Year 5 Total Cartridge ARR: β€”
Cumulative ARR: β€”
Headlines show the selected year; the table shows all years. "Contracted rooms" = rooms contracted in that year. Cumulative ARR stacks each year as contracts build.
YearContracted roomsTotal Cartridge ARRCumulative

Enter contracted rooms per year to see cartridge ARR and cumulative portfolio value.

When rooms are entered, this line will summarize total contracted rooms through the selected year.