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Use of Funds (Crowdfunding Disclosure)


Effective Date: 24 April 2025

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Thank you for supporting The Nest — a crowdfunded community dream.

How Your Contribution Helps:

  • Building our air-dome golf simulator facility

  • Developing community tools and simulator systems

  • Hosting events, workshops, and upgrades
     

Disclaimer:

  • Your support does not imply ownership or equity unless separately agreed via legal contract.

  • Supporters who reach specific tiers may receive lifetime perks, badges, or benefits — but not financial returns unless stated otherwise.
     

Transparency: We maintain a public progress tracker and budget overview on the member dashboard. If you'd like to volunteer or contribute in other ways, visit Bring a Twig page.

Use of Funds Statement

set up cost

Item
Description
Estimate Price
Actual Price
Total
$6,000,000
Miscellaneous

Any other costs or opportunities to enhance the space or expand its offerings.

$100,000
Unexpected Costs

Unforeseen structural issues, permits, and vendor delays.

$100,000
Reserve Fund

A contingency fund for unexpected costs (repairs, upgrades, or additional operational costs).

$300,000
Maintenance & Upgrades

Ongoing maintenance costs for simulators, equipment, and dome structure.

$200,000
Facilities Bill

Electricity, bills, etc

$200,000
General Operating Expenses

Office supplies, administrative costs, licenses, and insurance.

$100,000
Technology and Management Software

Implementing booking systems, CRM software, and payment processors.

$100,000
Training and Onboarding

Initial training for staff and operational protocols.

$100,000
Staffing and Salaries

Salaries for front-of-house, maintenance staff, instructors, and managers (covering the first 12 months)

$1,000,000
Content Creation & Advertising

High-quality videos, photography, and advertising campaigns.

$100,000
Referral Program

Initial marketing budget for referral bonuses (credits, free sessions, etc.).

$50,000
Event Promotions

Hosting launch events, social nights, and exclusive members-only events to build a loyal following.

$100,000
Branding and Graphic Design

Professional branding materials, logo design, website updates.

Merchandise for Tier 1 members and events.

$100,000
Pre-launch Marketing Campaigns

Social media ads, local press releases, and influencer partnerships.

Email marketing to grow your subscriber list

$150,000
Simulator Bays and Equipment:

Installation of 24 simulator bays, including top-tier simulators and network setup.

Projector and screen setups, software integration.

$1,000,000
Interior Design & Facilities

Interior finishing (lighting, seating, flooring, signage).

Furniture and fixtures for lounge, bar, and events area.

$300,000
Restrooms and Utility Setup

Installing restroom facilities, plumbing, electricity, water systems.

$200,000
Dome Structure

Dome Structure: $1.8 million

Air dome construction, structural supports, and materials.

Climate control systems (HVAC, insulation, etc.)

$1,800,000

Staffing & salaries

Title
Pax
Salaries per month
Total Salaries
Total Salaries Yearly
Total
24
$80,000
$960,000
Cleaners
3
$2000
$6000
$72,000
Ball Retriever/ Handyman
2
$2500
$5000
$60,000
Admin/Reception
3
$2800
$8400
$100,800
Relationship Managers
2
$3500
$7000
$84,000
Coach
2
$3500
$7000
$84,000
Marketing Team
2
$3000
$6000
$72,000
Cook
2
$3300
$6600
$79,200
Bartender + Server
2
$3000
$6000
$72,000
Bar Manager
1
$4500
$4500
$54,000
IT Staff
1
$4000
$4000
$48,000
HR Manager
1
$3500
$3500
$42,000
Accountant
1
$4000
$4000
$48,000
Operation Director
1
$6000
$6000
$72,000
Managing Director
1
$6000
$6000
$72,000

Operation Cost

Title
Cost Per Month
Total
$150,000
Admin & Insurance
$4,000
Marketing & Community Events
$3,000
Booking System / POS / Subscriptions
$1,000
F&B Supplies
$5,000
Cleaning Supplies & Ops
$3,000
Simulator Maintenance
$4,000
Toptracer System Lease + Maintenance
$8,000
Utilities (Aircon, Lights, Water
$12,000
Land Rental
$30,000
Salaries
$80,000

Revenue

Source
Revenue Streams
Estimate Monthly Revenue
Estimate Yearly Revenue
Total
$204,000
$2,448,000
Merchandise Sales

  • 100 merch buyers per month

  • Average spend: $40

$4,000
$48,000
Events & Group Bookings

  • 8 events per month (roughly 2 per week)

  • $1,000 average spend per event

$8,000
$96,000
Bar & Bites

  • 120 visitors per day

  • Each spends around $5

  • = $600/day

  • Over 30 days

$18,000
$216,000
Membership Top ups

  • 100 × Birdie ($100) = $10,000

  • 10 × Eagle ($1,000) = $10,000

  • 1 × Albatross ($10,000) = $10,000

$30,000
$360,000
Simulator Rooms

$80/hour per bay → 4 bays →6 sessions per bay per day → Over 30 days

$57,600
$691,200
Bay Bookings

$20/hour per bay → 24 bays →6 sessions per bay per day → Over 30 days

$86,400
$1,036,800

Profits Breakdown

Revenue - Cost
Monthly
Yearly
Net Profits
$54,000
$648,000 (26.4%)
Operation Costs
$150,000
$1,800,000
Revenue
$204,000
$2,448,000

Revenue projection

Years
Projected Revenue
Projected Profit
3
$3,525,120
$933,120
2
$2,937,600
$777,600
1
$2,448,000
$648,000 (26.4%)
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