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If yes, who is investing in this round?","author_name":"Teddy Lyons","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-03-13T20:39:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/viva#question-278602","answers":[{"id":278737,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:278737","answer":"(a) Our net burn, after accounting for revenue is $35k/mo. (b) COH is about $1.5m (c) We closed $1.7m+ in pre-seed fundraising in Q4.23, led by Chingona Ventures, and including the investors featured on the slides in the Overview and Updates sections","author_name":"Michael Barnes","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-03-15T12:37:12Z"}]},{"id":276995,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:276995","question":"Is it a QSBS(https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/qsbs-qualified-small-business-stock.asp) ?","author_name":"Guenadi Jilevski","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-22T20:26:25Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/viva#question-276995","answers":[{"id":277008,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:277008","answer":"Yes - the investment is in preferred shares that should meet the standard described. However, you should consult a tax professional for tax advice.","author_name":"Michael Barnes","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-02-22T21:21:54Z"}]},{"id":322595,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:322595","question":"Can we get an update on the business? 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Customer Testimonial: Keaton Graham: Villas de Solamar Apartments in Dallas, TX saw retention increase from 41% (2024) to 65% (2025) after launch which saved the property $200,000 in 2025, and generated an 11.6% NOI improvement by EOY, thereby increasing the asset value by $3.7M.","author_name":"Michael Barnes","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-03-29T13:41:03Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Is it a QSBS(https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/qsbs-qualified-small-business-stock.asp) ?","answer":"Yes - the investment is in preferred shares that should meet the standard described. However, you should consult a tax professional for tax advice."},{"question":"Hi there, a) What is your most recent monthly burn rate? b) What is your most recent monthly cash on hand? c) Are you raising a parallel angel or VC round simultaneously? If yes, who is investing in this round?","answer":"(a) Our net burn, after accounting for revenue is $35k/mo. 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