Synthesis

For kids who think for themselves.

https://wefunder.com/synthesis

Total raised on Wefunder: 2987282

Total investors: 1114

Quick facts

  • 🧠 Teaching 21,500+ kids the world's most important skills with AI, team games, and live coaching.
  • ✨ Built by the creator of Elon Musk's Ad Astra School.
  • 🥳 Cash flow positive with 7.7x growth in 10 months.

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Synthesis

For kids who think for themselves

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Last Funded August 2022

$2,987,282

raised from 1,114 investors

Investment Terms

You will be investing in Synthesis through an SPV. This means that when you invest, you will be signing the SPV Subscription Agreement, not the direct investment contract. For more information on SPVs, see here.

Financials

We have financial statements ending December 31, 2022. Our cash in hand is $9,550,816, as of September 2023. Over the three months prior, revenues averaged $354,103/month, cost of goods sold has averaged $163,614/month, and operational expenses have averaged $1,085,842/month.

At a Glance

Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2022
Revenue icon
$10,706,103
+264%
Revenue
Net loss icon
-$13,932,923
Net Loss
Short-term debt icon
$11,200,941
+14X
Short-Term Liabilities
Valuation icon
$19,520,205
Raised in 2022
Cash in bank icon
$9,550,816
Cash on Hand
Net Margin:
-130%
Gross Margin:
51%
Return on Assets:
-103%
Earnings per Share:
-$1.27
Revenue per Employee:
$243,320.52
Cash to Assets:
83%
Revenue to Receivables:
~
Debt Ratio:
83%
Synthesis School Financial Statements.pdf

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this offering. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis, including information regarding the strategy and plans for our business, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should review the "Risk Factors" section for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis.

Overview
Synthesis Tutor:
Master math. Synthesis partnered with DARPA researchers to make the first superhuman math tutor that actually works. 
Synthesis Teams
Master problem-solving. Syntheis's collaborative games unlock your child's problem-solving and communication skills. Spun out of the SpacX School.

Historical Results of Operations
Our company was organized in August 2020 and has limited operations upon which prospective investors may base an evaluation of its performance.

Revenues & Gross Margin. For the period ended December 31, 2022, the Company had revenues of $10,706,103 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, when the Company had revenues of $2,936,743. Our gross margin was 50.57% in fiscal year 2022, compared to 51.47% in 2021.
Assets. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had total assets of $13,486,243, including $11,178,812 in cash. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $11,195,411 in total assets, including $10,249,091 in cash.
Net Loss. The Company has had net losses of $13,932,923 and net losses of $4,966,078 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Liabilities. The Company's liabilities totaled $11,200,941 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and $11,601,441 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.


Related Party Transaction
Refer to Question 26 of this Form C for disclosure of all related party transactions.

Liquidity & Capital Resources
To-date, the company has been financed with $3,582,608 in debt, $4,500,000 in equity, $10,000,000 in convertibles, and $15,482,662 in SAFEs.
Our projected runway is approximately 10 months before we need to raise further capital. We don’t have any other sources of capital in the immediate future.
We will likely require additional financing in excess of the proceeds from prior Offerings in order to perform operations over the lifetime of the Company. Except as otherwise described in this Form C, we do not have additional sources of capital. Because of the complexities and uncertainties in establishing a new business strategy, it is not possible to adequately project whether the proceeds prior offerings will be sufficient to enable us to implement our strategy. The Company intends to raise additional capital in the future from investors. Although capital may be available for early-stage companies, there is no guarantee that the Company will receive any investments from investors.

Runway & Short/Mid Term Expenses
Synthesis School, Inc. cash in hand is $9,550,816, as of September 30, 2023. Over the last three months, revenues have averaged $354,103/month, cost of goods sold has averaged $163,614/month, and operational expenses have averaged $1,085,842/month, for an average burn rate of $895,353 per month. Our intent is to be profitable within 12 months.
Since the start of 2022, our financial landscape has witnessed significant shifts. Our revenues and expenses have both seen notable increases. In 2022, our revenue surged nearly fourfold compared to the previous year, reflecting substantial growth.

Furthermore, 2023 marked a pivotal year for us, with significant alterations made to our flagship product, "Teams." We undertook a strategic move by reducing both the price and associated costs, making it more competitive in the market. Additionally, we introduced a new product called "Tutor."

It's worth noting that a substantial portion of our expenses is linked to compensation.  We believe our current cash reserves are sufficient to sustain us until we attain profitability.

Risks

1

Investing in the SAFE and the securities issued upon conversion of the SAFE (together, the “Securities”) Securities involves a high degree of risk and may result in the loss of your entire investment. Before making an investment decision with respect to the Securities, we urge you to carefully consider the risks described in this section and other factors set forth in this Form C. In addition to the risks specified below, the Company is subject to same risks that all companies in its business, and all companies in the economy, are exposed to. These include risks relating to economic downturns, political and economic events and technological developments (such as hacking and the ability to prevent hacking). Additionally, early-stage companies, such as the Company, are inherently riskier than more developed companies. Prospective Investors should consult with their legal, tax and financial advisors prior to making an investment in the Securities. The Securities should only be purchased by persons who can afford to lose all of their investment.

2

The Company is still in an early phase and it is just beginning to implement its business plan. There can be no assurance that the Company will ever operate profitably. The likelihood of its success should be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays usually encountered by early stage companies. The Company may not be successful in attaining the objectives necessary for it to overcome these risks and uncertainties

3

We rely on other companies to provide components and services for our products.


We depend on suppliers and contractors (e.g. AWS, Zoom, and Hubspot) to meet our contractual obligations to our customers and conduct our operations. Our ability to meet our obligations to our customers may be adversely affected if suppliers or contractors do not provide the agreed-upon supplies or perform the agreed-upon services in compliance with customer requirements and in a timely and cost-effective manner.


Other Disclosures

The Board of Directors

Director Occupation Joined
Joshua Dahn Creative Director and Co-Founder @ Synthesis 2020
Robert Chrisman Frank CEO and Co-Founder @ Synthesis 2020

Officers

Officer Title Joined
Joshua Dahn Creative Director and Co-Founder 2020
Charles Harrison COO 2020
Robert Chrisman Frank CEO and Co-Founder 2020
Desmond Brand CTO 2021
Jordan Velazquez Comptroller and Director of Business Operations 2021

Voting Power

Holder Securities Held Power
Robert Frank 3,988,474 Common 32.1%
Joshua Dahn 3,988,474 Common 32.1%

Past Fundraises

Date Security Amount
8/2023 Loan $349,436
7/2023 Loan $175,703
6/2023 Loan $160,813
5/2023 Loan $929,757
5/2023 Loan $1,000,000
1/2023 SAFE $2,000,000
9/2022 Loan $62,614
8/2022 SAFE $100,000
8/2022 Loan $57,496
8/2022 SAFE $2,982,362
8/2022 Loan $52,795
8/2022 SAFE $2,982,362
7/2022 SAFE $276,677
7/2022 Loan $48,479
6/2022 SAFE $491,485
5/2022 Loan $44,515
5/2022 SAFE $11,916,500
5/2022 Loan $500,000
10/2021 SAFE $10,000
10/2021 SAFE $150,000
10/2021 SAFE $20,000
6/2021 Convertible Note $10,000,000
5/2021 Priced Round $4,500,000
5/2021 SAFE $518,000
8/2020 Loan $201,000

Convertible Notes Outstanding

Issued Amount Valuation Cap
6/15/21
$10,000,000
None

Outstanding Debts

Issued Lender Outstanding
8/29/22 Arc Technologies
$5,118
9/28/22 Arc Technologies
$11,149
5/20/23 Arc Technologies
$925,925
5/23/23 Arc Technologies
$860,886
6/26/23 Arc Technologies
$163,791
7/24/23 Arc Technologies
$195,226
8/25/23 Arc Technologies
$355,907

Related Party Transactions

Use of Funds

$50,000

92.5% towards hiring (predominantly engineers) and general corporate purposes, 7.5% towards Wefunder intermediary fee



$5,000,000

92.5% towards hiring (predominantly engineers, some operations and marketing), and general corporate purposes, 7.5% towards Wefunder intermediary fee



Capital Structure

Class of Security Securities (or Amount) Authorized Securities (or Amount) Outstanding
Preferred 1,305,905 1,269,651
Common 12,877,468 9,690,487

Form C Filing on EDGAR

The Securities and Exchange Commission hosts the official Form C on their EDGAR web site.

Details