Funding Application - SP Private Funds

SP Private Equity Fund — Funding Application Questionnaire

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Entity & Contact Information

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Basic information about the applicant entity and primary contacts.

Legal Entity Details

Legal Entity Name *

DBA / Trade Name (if different)

Entity Type *

EIN / Tax ID Number *

State of Formation *

Date of Formation *

NAICS / SIC Code

Registered Business Address *

Company Website

Primary Contact

Full Name *

Title / Role *

Email *

Phone *

LinkedIn Profile

Authorized Signatory (if different from above)

Full Name

Title / Role

Business Overview & Strategy

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Help us understand what your business does, how it makes money, and where it's headed.

Core Business Description

Describe your business in 2–3 sentences *

What do you do, for whom, and what problem do you solve?

Industry / Sector *

Specific Niche or Sub-Sector

Products or Services Offered *

List your main revenue-generating products/services and approximate % of revenue each represents.

Revenue Model *

How do you make money? (e.g., subscription, one-time sales, licensing, service fees, commission, etc.)

History & Milestones

Brief Company History

Key milestones, pivots, and growth phases since founding.

What is your unique competitive advantage or "moat"? *

What makes your business hard to replicate?

Strategic Vision

Where do you see this business in 3–5 years? *

What are the top 3 strategic priorities for the next 12–18 months?

Funding Request Details

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Specifics about the capital you are seeking and how it will be deployed.

Amount of Funding Requested *

Preferred Investment Structure *

What equity percentage are you willing to offer?

Pre-Money Valuation (your estimate)

Detailed Use of Funds *

Break down exactly how the investment will be allocated (e.g., hiring 40%, equipment 25%, marketing 20%, working capital 15%).

What specific milestones will this funding help you achieve? *

Be specific — e.g., "Reach $2M ARR within 18 months" or "Open 3 new locations."

Expected Timeline to Deploy Capital

Have you sought funding from other sources?

Yes No

Please describe other funding sources approached and outcomes

Ownership & Management Team

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The quality of the management team is one of the most important factors in our investment evaluation.

Ownership Structure

Number of Current Owners / Shareholders / Members *

Ownership Breakdown *

List each owner's name, ownership percentage, and role in the business.

Are there any silent partners, investors, or entities with ownership interests?

Yes No

Please describe

Are there any existing shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, or restrictions on transfer of ownership? *

Yes No

Please describe

Key Management Team

List all key management personnel *

For each person, provide: Name, Title, Years with Company, Relevant Experience, and any prior exits or notable accomplishments.

Are any key team members planning to leave, retire, or reduce involvement in the next 24 months?

Yes No

Please describe and outline succession plans

Does the business have an advisory board or board of directors?

Yes No

List board members, their roles, and relevant expertise

What key hires do you need to make in the next 12 months?

Workforce

Total Full-Time Employees *

Part-Time / Contractors

Annual Employee Turnover Rate

Financial Performance

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Provide financial data for the last three completed fiscal years plus the current year-to-date. If exact figures are not available, provide best estimates and note them as such.

Revenue & Profitability Summary

Metric	Year 1 (Oldest)	Year 2	Year 3 (Most Recent)	Current YTD
Fiscal Year End Date
Total Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Gross Margin %
Total Operating Expenses
EBITDA
Net Income
Owner Compensation
Cash on Hand

Revenue Quality & Sustainability

What percentage of revenue is recurring or under contract? *

Revenue Concentration — Top 5 Customers *

List your top 5 customers and the approximate % of total revenue each represents. Use "Customer A, B, C" etc. if confidential.

Does any single customer represent more than 20% of total revenue?

Yes No

What steps are you taking to diversify?

Are there any non-recurring, one-time, or extraordinary items included in the financials above?

Describe your monthly/seasonal revenue patterns

Is there significant seasonality? Which months are strongest/weakest?

Projections

Projected Revenue — Next 3 Years *

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Projected EBITDA — Next 3 Years

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

What are the key assumptions behind these projections? *

Market & Competitive Landscape

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Help us understand the market opportunity and your position within it.

What is your Total Addressable Market (TAM)? *

Estimated market size in dollars and/or number of potential customers. Cite sources if available.

What is your estimated market share?

Is your market growing, stable, or declining? What are the key trends?

Who are your top 3–5 competitors? *

For each, briefly note their size, strengths, and how you differentiate.

What barriers to entry protect your business?

e.g., regulatory licenses, proprietary technology, long-term contracts, brand recognition, switching costs

What is the biggest external threat to your business in the next 3 years?

Customers & Sales Optional

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Understanding your customer base and sales process is critical to evaluating revenue sustainability. This section is optional.

Total Number of Active Customers

Average Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

Customer Retention / Renewal Rate

Describe your sales process

How do you acquire customers? (e.g., inbound marketing, direct sales, referrals, partnerships)

Average sales cycle length

Current sales pipeline value (if applicable)

Are any major customer contracts up for renewal in the next 12 months?

Yes No

Please provide details and your confidence level in renewal

Risk Assessment & Exit Potential

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Transparent discussion of risks demonstrates maturity and helps us structure the right partnership.

Key Risks

What are the top 3 risks facing your business? *

Be candid. For each risk, describe what it is and what you are doing to mitigate it.

What happens to the business if you (the owner/CEO) are suddenly unable to work for 6+ months?

Has the business ever experienced a significant crisis or downturn? How did it respond?

Tax & Financial Compliance

Are all federal, state, and local tax filings current and up to date? *

Yes No

Please explain what filings are outstanding

Has the business been audited by any taxing authority in the past 5 years?

Yes No

Describe the audit and outcome

Does any owner have personal tax liens, bankruptcies, or judgments (past 7 years)?

Yes No

Please describe

Exit & Return Potential

What is your envisioned exit strategy or liquidity event for investors? *

e.g., strategic acquisition, management buyback, IPO, secondary sale, dividend recapitalization

What is your expected timeline for an exit event?

Are there known potential acquirers or strategic buyers in your industry?

Have you received any acquisition offers or expressions of interest in the past?

Yes No

Please describe (amount, party, and why it didn't proceed)

Certification & Authorization

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Please read the certification statement carefully and complete the fields below to certify your application.

By certifying below, I confirm that all information provided in this questionnaire and any supporting documents is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may result in the immediate termination of the evaluation process or, if funding has been provided, may constitute a default under the investment agreement.

I authorize SP Private Equity Fund and its representatives to verify the information provided herein, including contacting third parties, conducting background checks, and performing such other due diligence as deemed necessary.

I understand that submission of this questionnaire does not constitute an offer or commitment by SP Private Equity Fund to provide funding, and that any investment decision is subject to further due diligence, negotiation, and execution of definitive agreements.

I certify that the information above is accurate and I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the entity named herein.

Full Legal Name (Electronic Signature) *

Title / Role *

Date *

Email Confirmation *

Confidentiality Notice: All information submitted through this questionnaire will be treated as confidential and proprietary. SP Private Equity Fund will not disclose your information to any third party without your written consent, except as may be required by law or as necessary to complete our evaluation (e.g., engaging third-party advisors under NDA). Information provided will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your funding request.