CAVU
About this raise
CAVU, with a valuation of $6 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company creates learning experiences and offers them virtually throughout the world. The platform connects industry experts with learners to grow through shared experiences, builds learning experiences, and utilizes learning science to maximize content retention and application. CAVU already has $1 million in contracted sales within one month of launching its beta version. Christopher Sims founded CAVU in October 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to increase new content, recruit new creators, onboard two additional enterprise clients, and perform market experiments.
Investment Overview
Invested : $31,775
Deal Terms
Total Commitments
- Platform
- Republic
- Start Date
- 05/27/2022
- Close Date
- 11/30/2022
$25,000
$500,000
$150
SAFE
Early Stage
RegCF
$6,000,000
0%
Company & Team
Company
- Year Founded
- 2021
- Industry
- Education, Training, & Coaching
- Tech Sector
- Distribution Model
- B2B/B2C
- Margin
- Medium
- Capital Intensity
- Low
Financials
-
Revenue
- $161,873
- Monthly Burn
- $1,057
-
Runway
- 24+ months
- Gross Margin
- 87%
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Funding history
- Total Prior Capital Raised
- $0
- Grants
- $50,000
- VC Backed?
- No
| Close Date | Platform | Valuation | Total Raised | Security Type | Status | Reg Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2022 | Republic | $6,000,000 | $31,775 | SAFE | Funded | RegCF |
Founder Interview
CAVU Founder Chris Sims on Professional Development Through Scrum
Professional development training is mutually beneficial for both employees and employers. Employees build valuable skills, and companies benefit from a stronger workforce and a better culture. Unfortunately, not all learning programs can capture engagement, and ineffective training doesn’t benefit anyone.For a more involved and social learning experience, CAVU’s platform utilizes Scrum, a development methodology that emphasizes communication, accountability, and ongoing advancement. Professional learners will have access to content outside of classes, and they can stay connected with coaches and peers. We reached out to CAVU founder and CEO Chris Sims to learn how the company plans to encourage underrepresented communities and what inspired the company’s name.
Note: This interview was conducted over phone and email. It has been lightly edited for clarity and length.