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SpongeBath

The breakthrough sanitizing sponge holder
B2C Household Goods Consumer
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Republic (OpenDeal Portal LLC, CRD #283874) is hosting this Reg CF securities offering by SpongeBath LLC. View the official SEC filing and all updates:
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Highlights


$1M+ raised
Company has previously raised over $1M in capital
$250K+ revenue
Company had over $250K in revenue in the past 12 months
Notable angel backing
Company is backed by a notable angel investor
  • The world's leader in kitchen sponge cleaning technology
  • Patented the method of SpongeCare™ with no competition
  • $146 billion market space with 2.15 billion sinks worldwide
  • Company has previously raised $2.8+ million in capital
  • $1.5M revenue, 152% YoY growth, projecting $10.2M annual revenue in 2024
  • Strong recurring revenue by ongoing purchases of our cleaning solution
  • Endorsed by leading industry experts & Made in the USA

* Click here for important information regarding Financial Projections which are not guaranteed.

Problem



Solution


SpongeBath has been independently tested by a leading global provider of microbiological and analytical lab testing in New Jersey to kill >99.9% of bacteria, such as E.coli 157 and Staph, when used as directed.

Why hasn't anyone ever
thought of this before?

Other methods of cleaning
sponges don't solve the problem

Product


Experience true cleanliness with SpongeBath

A Cleaning Method & New Category Creator
A simple and convenient cleaning method


A Patented Technology and Design 
Patented method to sanitize and clean sponges


A Cleaning Brand 
SpongeBath is a fast-growing, purpose-driven brand that is trailblazing a new category in kitchen goods for home, office, hotel, commercial.


Just Add One Ounce of Concentrate

Each week you'll add one ounce of SpongeBath's powerful concentrate, and fill it with water to create a powerful cleaning solution.

Traction


$10.8M run rate by Year 2


With an increased ability to expand our operations and sales capacities, we are projecting $1.2M in revenue in our Launch Year and $10.8M in annual revenue by Year 2.

* Click here for important information regarding Financial Projections which are not guaranteed.

SpongeBath is endorsed by experts
in the medical and business fields

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* Kevin Harrington is a Featured Investor on Republic – Click here to visit his Republic page.

SpongeBath has caught the eye
of household influencers and featured in

Customers


Customers love SpongeBath

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the danger and hassle of dirty sponges. With a broad appeal across all demographics, SpongeBath is earning customer loyalty and brand recognition.

Business model


"Razor & Blade" model drives recurring revenue

Our "Razor and Blade" financial model generates revenue with excellent margins from the initial purchase of the SpongeBath Starter Kit ($49) and ongoing revenue from recurring sales of Concentrated Cleaning Solution ($9.95 for 2 month supply).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Average Order Value (AOV):  $68
  • Customer Lifetime Value (CLV):  $225
  • Gross margins are greater than 80%

* Optional Sink-Mounting Bracket - Securely attach your SpongeBath sponge holder inside your sink with this versatile sink mounting bracket.

Market


SpongeBath fills a huge gap in the market

Our company proudly owns the entire market space for sanitizing and cleaning kitchen sponges.


Disruptive innovations have
rapid growth potential

SpongeBath is on the launchpad to join other disruptive innovations in the kitchen and cleaning sectors.

Competition


SpongeBath represents a  disruptive and inceptive innovation

Capturing the "first-mover advantage," SpongeBath is the first-ever product with no direct competitor. We are the first and only sponge holder that stores and cleans kitchen sponges and then keeps them clean between uses.

How SpongeBath performs against other sponge holders

Broad IP protection from competition

Vision and strategy


Targeting an exit
of $150M+ and 10-15x ROI*

Exit Strategy: Position the
Company for Strategic Sale in 3-5 years

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Become a new staple in every kitchen

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Impact


Our mission is to create innovative products that make homes safer and cleaner, help reduce food-borne illnesses, all while helping the environment and providing superb customer service.

Funding


All set to take off 

This round of funding will be used to:

Meet our talented advisors
and prominent investors

The SpongeBath team is supported by a diverse blend of successful people with special skill sets to help propel SpongeBath forward.  

Founders


Matthew Flannery
Founder & CEO

Summary


Clean up with SpongeBath

Worldwide Market | Made in USA | Licensing Opportunities

  •  Solves a widespread problem in millions of kitchens

           - Safe, effective and eco-friendly 

  •  There’s nothing like it in the marketplace

           - Ready to scale, with no competition

  • People love convenience and want neat and tidy kitchens

           - Excellent customer reviews

  •  Patented Product

           - Extensible product lines

  •  3–5 years strategic exit

Deal terms


Valuation cap

$10,000,000

The maximum valuation at which your investment converts into equity shares or cash.
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Minimum investment

$150

The smallest investment amount that SpongeBath is accepting.
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Maximum investment

$500,000

The largest investment amount that SpongeBath is accepting.
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Funding goal

$1.24M

The maximum amount the offering can raise is $1.24M.
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Deadline
SpongeBath needs to reach their minimum funding goal before the deadline ( ). If they don’t, all investments will be refunded.
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Type of security

Crowd SAFE

A SAFE allows an investor to make a cash investment in a company, with rights to receive certain company stock at a later date, in connection with a specific event. · Learn more

Nominee Lead

Chief Executive Officer of the Company (currently Matthew Flannery)

Will direct the Nominee on certain matters like voting, amendments and conversions affecting the security.
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How it works

Documents

Republic (OpenDeal Portal LLC, CRD #283874) is hosting this Reg CF securities offering by SpongeBath LLC. View the official SEC filing and all updates:
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Company documents
SpongeBath Crowd SAFE SpongeBath Form C.pdf

Bonus perks

In addition to your Crowd SAFE, you'll receive perks for investing in SpongeBath.
34 investors
Invest
$250
Receive
  • SpongeBath Starter Kit (including a 2 month supply of Cleaning Solution) AND
  • Our Sink-Mounting Bracket AND
  • 1 Additional Premium Scrubber Sponge
  • Limited (16 left of 50)
22 investors
Invest
$500
Receive
  • SpongeBath Starter Kit (including a 2 month supply of Cleaning Solution) AND
  • Our Sink-Mounting Bracket AND
  • 3 Additional Premium Scrubber Sponges AND
  • 6 months supply of Concentration Cleaning Solution
  • Limited (28 left of 50)
15 investors
Invest
$1,000
Receive
  • SpongeBath Starter Kit (including a 2 month supply of Cleaning Solution) AND
  • Our Sink-Mounting Bracket AND
  • 3 Additional Premium Scrubber Sponges AND
  • 1 year supply of Concentration Cleaning Solution
  • Limited (35 left of 50)
2 investors
Invest
$2,500
Receive
  • Two (2) complete SpongeBath Starter Kits (including a 2 month supply of Cleaning Solution each) AND
  • Two (2) Sink-Mounting Brackets AND
  • 6 Additional Premium Scrubber Sponges AND
  • Two years' supply of Concentration Cleaning Solution (one year for each Kit)
  • Limited (48 left of 50)
1 investor
Invest
$5,000
Receive
  • Three (3) complete SpongeBath Starter Kits (including a 2 month supply of Cleaning Solution each) AND
  • Three (3) Sink-Mounting Brackets AND
  • 18 Additional Premium Scrubber Sponges AND
  • Three years' supply of Concentration Cleaning Solution (one year for each Kit)
  • Limited (49 left of 50)

About SpongeBath

Legal Name
SpongeBath LLC
Founded
Aug 2013
Form
New York LLC
Employees
0
Website
SpongeBath.com
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Headquarters
Google Map location of of SpongeBath
3811 Ditmars Blvd Suite 167 , Astoria, NY
Headquarters
3811 Ditmars Blvd, Suite 167, Astoria, NY, United States 11105

SpongeBath Team
Everyone helping build SpongeBath, not limited to employees

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Matthew Flannery
Co-Founder & CEO
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Susette Franklin
COO
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Cordelia Ryan
EVP & GC
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Miguel Velarde
Brand Consultant
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Kanika Misra
Digital Marketing
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Afrim Mustafa
Finance
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Tod Maitland
Co-Founder
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Susette Franklin
COO
Matthew Flannery
Co-Founder & CEO
Cordelia Ryan
EVP & GC
Miguel Velarde
Brand Consultant
Kanika Misra
Digital Marketing
Afrim Mustafa
Finance
Tod Maitland
Co-Founder

Press

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Aug 27, 2014

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