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OFFICIAL SEED ROUND · ACTIVE Q3/Q4 2026

Invest in the Operating System for Modern Hospitality.

Hotels across Africa and emerging markets leak up to 30% of revenue through manual paper registers, unbilled bar tabs, and double bookings. LodgeStatus unifies front desk, direct bookings, in-room QR dining, and restaurant POS into one high-margin platform.

Bowofade Oyerinde Direct Line / WhatsApp: +234 708 135 3229 · Bowofade Oyerinde (Co-founder & CTO)

Round Target

₦6,000,000

30% Total Equity

Post-Money Valuation

₦20,000,000

Priced Seed Round

Minimum Entry

₦500,000

2.5% Equity Stake

5-Yr Cash Return

103.7×

Projected Dividend Yield

Defensible Advantage

Why LodgeStatus Delivers Asymmetric Returns

We combine hyper-lean engineering execution with an indispensable, daily-use operations platform.

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Zero Development Salary Burn

Led by Co-founder & CTO Bowofade Oyerinde, core engineering is conducted in-house with advanced AI tooling. Millions of Naira in third-party engineering overhead are eliminated.

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Complete Cross-Platform Ubiquity

LodgeStatus operates simultaneously across Cloud Web, Native iOS, Android, and Desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux) with offline resilience, PostGIS mapping, and instant audio chimes.

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Defensible Operational Moat

By consolidating front-desk check-in, restaurant POS folios, Smart TV alerts, and automated WhatsApp receipts, LodgeStatus becomes the irreplaceable nerve center of the hotel.

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Near-Instant Cashflow Breakeven

Just 100 hotel properties at an average of ₦150,000/year generate ₦15,000,000 ARR, covering annual cloud infrastructure nearly 28× over in Year 1.

Unit Economics & Scalability

5-Year Revenue & Net Profit Trajectory

Based on an average SaaS subscription fee of ₦150,000 per hotel/year plus high-margin AI WhatsApp receipts, SMS credits, and multi-property add-ons. Purely in Nigerian Naira (₦).

Timeline Active Hotels Annual Revenue Operating Exp. Net Profit (EBITDA) Net Margin
Year 1 100 ₦15,000,000 ₦5,160,000 ₦9,840,000 65.6%
Year 2 500 ₦75,000,000 ₦18,200,000 ₦56,800,000 75.7%
Year 3 1,500 ₦225,000,000 ₦42,000,000 ₦183,000,000 81.3%
Year 4 4,000 ₦600,000,000 ₦95,000,000 ₦505,000,000 84.2%
Year 5 10,000 ₦1,500,000,000 ₦325,000,000 ₦1,175,000,000 78.3%

* Projections model expansion across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and emerging regional travel corridors with minimal customer churn due to high switching barriers.

Investor ROI Matrix

Projected Cash Dividend Payouts by Investment Tier

Our charter stipulates a 70% audited net profit dividend distribution policy once company operational expenditures are covered. Even at the minimum ₦500k ticket size, projected 5-year cash return exceeds ₦51M.

Investment Amount Equity Stake Year 1 Div. Year 3 Div. Year 5 Div. 5-Yr Total Dividends Total Multiple
₦500,000 2.5% ₦172,200 ₦3,202,500 ₦20,562,500 ₦51,842,000 103.7×
₦1,000,000 5.0% ₦344,400 ₦6,405,000 ₦41,125,000 ₦103,684,000 103.7×
₦2,000,000 10.0% ₦688,800 ₦12,810,000 ₦82,250,000 ₦207,368,000 103.7×
₦3,000,000 15.0% ₦1,033,200 ₦19,215,000 ₦123,375,000 ₦311,052,000 103.7×
₦6,000,000 30.0% (Lead) ₦2,066,400 ₦38,430,000 ₦246,750,000 ₦622,104,000 103.7×

* Note: Multiples account solely for cumulative cash dividends received and exclude enterprise terminal equity valuation appreciation upon subsequent financing rounds or secondary buyouts.

Capital Allocation

Itemized Use of ₦6,000,000 Seed Capital

Every Naira is allocated toward compounding infrastructure, client acquisition velocity, and enterprise legal structures.

9.0%

Cloud Infrastructure & Scalable Database

Annual enterprise multi-tenant server cluster hosting 100+ active hotel properties ($360 @ ₦1,500).

₦540,000
11.7%

Global Entity & Multi-Currency Gateway

UK corporate incorporation enabling international Stripe, PayPal, and multi-currency billing (£350 @ ₦2,000).

₦700,000
11.4%

High-Speed Operational Connectivity

Annual Starlink enterprise terminal subscription ensuring 99.99% uptime for core development & deployment operations.

₦684,000
5.0%

Native App Store Publishing & Code Signing

Apple Developer Program, Google Play Console developer accounts, and enterprise desktop cryptographic code signing.

₦300,000
5.0%

AI-Powered Marketing & Automation Stack

Multi-modal AI campaign tools, programmatic lead discovery, and conversational inbound qualification workflows.

₦300,000
1.7%

High-Converting Video Commercials & Media

Production of 3 studio-grade promotional videos demonstrating front-desk and revenue-leak elimination.

₦100,000
6.7%

Targeted Multi-Channel Digital Ads

High-intent geo-targeted ad spend across Meta (Facebook/Instagram), WhatsApp click-to-chat, and Google Search.

₦400,000
13.3%

Hotelier Association Roadshows & Summits

Keynote sponsorships, state hoteliers association meetings, and regional hospitality executive roundtables.

₦800,000
5.0%

Industry Thought Leadership & Newsletters

Targeted hospitality content marketing, monthly executive briefings, and local SEO acquisition funnels.

₦300,000
16.7%

Direct Sales Logistics & Leakage Audits

Field rep transportation, on-site PMS audit kits, and direct onboarding incentives across key hospitality clusters.

₦1,000,000
14.6%

Contingency & Working Capital Reserve

Operational buffer mitigating foreign exchange fluctuations and accelerating high-converting acquisition channels.

₦876,000

Total Seed Round Deployment

Fully capitalized runway to 1,000 active paying properties.

₦6,000,000

Go-To-Market Blueprint

How We Acquire 1,000+ Hotels in 12 Months

Hotel owners are skeptical of pure cold calling. Our multi-channel playbook leverages institutional trust, on-the-ground proof, and viral affiliate incentives.

Direct Trust & Scale

Hoteliers Association Sponsorships

Direct partnerships with State Hoteliers Association Chairmen. Executive presentation slots at monthly association meetings deliver 30–60 hotel onboardings per state chapter.

High Conversion

The 1-Day "Leakage Audit" Trojan Horse

Field agents perform a free 24-hour revenue audit for hotel owners, demonstrating unbilled restaurant drinks and off-book room turnovers. Closing rates exceed 60% on-site.

Viral Force Multiplier

20% Recurring Marketer Network

Independent sales agents earn 20% recurring commissions backed by a dedicated affiliate dashboard, marketing assets, and video academy, deploying boots on the ground at zero fixed salary.

Precision Retargeting

Algorithmic Paid Ads & AI Lead Engines

Meta, WhatsApp, and Google Search campaigns targeting hospitality proprietors, routing inbound leads immediately into automated WhatsApp demo booking funnels.

Bowofade Oyerinde — Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
FOUNDER CONTACT

Bowofade Oyerinde

Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer · Bonifade Technologies

Full-Stack Architect behind the LodgeStatus PostGIS PMS engine. Dedicated to building world-class infrastructure that empowers independent hotel owners to maximize occupancy and reclaim their margins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Investor Inquiries & Governance

How does the 70% dividend payout mechanism work?

At the end of each operational fiscal period, after deducting verified cloud, infrastructure, and operating expenditures, 70% of audited net profits are distributed to equity shareholders proportionally. The remaining 30% is reinvested into growth reserves and platform expansion.

What is the legal structure of this investment?

Investments are formalized through a standard seed equity subscription agreement with Bonifade Technologies / LodgeStatus. Investors receive direct equity certificates, quarterly financial disclosures, and designated inspection rights.

Can international investors participate with USD or GBP?

Yes. Via our incorporated international holding structure, overseas investors can wire or transfer equivalent funds in USD, GBP, or EUR benchmarked to the ₦20,000,000 pre-agreed valuation.

How can I inspect the platform live before investing?

You can test our live web client, explore our native applications, or schedule a 1-on-1 walkthrough with Co-founder & CTO Bowofade Oyerinde via WhatsApp or Google Meet.

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