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BUX allows people to do more with their money via easy-to-use investing apps

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Funded 12 May 2020
€4,725,000 target
€4,954,860 from 303 investors
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Business overview

Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Social media
Website www.getbux.com
Sectors Finance & Payments Digital B2C
Company number 58403949
Incorporation date 18 Jul 2013
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Investment summary

Type Convertible
Discount 30%
Share price N/A
UK tax relief N/A
  • Idea
  • Team
  • Updates
  • Investors 303
  • Discussion
  • Documents

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Campaign funding history

  • Pitch closing date
    Funding round
    Raised
    Pre-money valuation
    Equity offered
    Equity
    Investors
  • 24 Nov 2023
    €5,243,626
    €195,785,138
    2.61%
    160
    View pitch
  • 4 Feb 2022
    €50,878,620
    €124,989,839
    28.93%
    382
    View pitch
  • 12 May 2020
    €4,954,530
    Convertible
    30.00% discount
    303
    View pitch
  • 5 Nov 2019
    €11,866,024
    €61,981,938
    16.07%
    264
    View pitch
  • 24 Nov 2017
    €1,315,439
    €52,313,944
    2.45%
    2022
    View pitch
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Idea

Introduction

BUX is a tech company that makes it easy and affordable for Europeans to do more with their money. Launched in 2014, and with more than 2.3 million users across Europe, BUX is making the markets more accessible through its apps that offer commission-free investing and speculative trading.

BUX Zero, launched in 2019, allows a new generation of investors to engage in the market through an intuitive app where they can invest commission-free in the brands that are aligned to their personal interests and values. Alternatively, BUX X simplifies the trading experience for those who want to trade stocks, cryptos, forex and other products on the short-term using leverage, all while engaging with a community of fellow traders.

BUX ultimately aims to be the go-to destination for those who want to take ownership of their financial future: for every investment need, BUX aims to offer a solution by disrupting the current world of investing and trading.

As this is a pre-emption campaign, limited information is being provided. More information can be found by downloading the pitch deck under the Documents tab. Please note that the information hasn't been approved by Seedrs.

Preemption details and convertible loan terms

This investment round is being raised by way of a convertible equity investment structure.

The key terms that apply to this convertible structure are set out below. See also attached the convertible instrument entered into between the Company and the lead investor in this round, which sets out further details on the structure.

This convertible differs in a few key ways from Seedrs standard convertible instrument, so please read carefully.

Interest rate

- 8% per annum (to be converted or repaid with principal amount)

Conversion

- The investment plus interest will convert, at the option of investors holding the majority of the convertible instruments in this round (which must include the lead investor, Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures Cooperatief U.A, the “Investor Majority”), on the earlier of an equity fundraise or the longstop date of 31 December 2020.

- The conversion price on an equity fundraise will be a 30% discount to the lowest price per share issued in the equity fundraise. However, if the Company raises investment capital of at least €15,000,000 on the basis of a fully diluted pre-money valuation of at least €74,311,174 (a “Qualifying Equity Fundraise”), the share price for conversion will be at least €14.81.

- The conversion price on the longstop date will be the valuation of the shares at that moment.

- There is no valuation cap.

Redemption

- On the earlier of a Qualifying Equity Fundraise and the longstop date of 31 December 2020, the Investor Majority have the option of requesting repayment of their investment plus accrued interest.

- On a change of control of the company or winding-up event, the convertible instrument will be terminated and the funds plus any accrued interest will be returned to investors.

- Those who invest via Seedrs will therefore have their investment convert or repaid in line with the decision of the Investor Majority

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Investing involves risks, including loss of capital, illiquidity, lack of dividends and dilution, and should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Please read the Risk Warnings before investing. Investments should only be made by investors who understand these risks. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change in future.

This campaign for BUX has been approved by Seedrs Limited (trading as Republic Europe) ("Republic Europe", "us" or "we"), as of 28 April 2020 as a financial promotion. Republic Europe is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 550317. In approving this campaign, Republic Europe has concluded that the information, taken as a whole, is "fair, clear and not misleading." This means that for factual statements we have reviewed evidence of their accuracy, and that for aspirational statements we believe they are phrased appropriately in light of their speculative nature. You should note that in the case of factual statements, the evidence we review is provided by the business, and we do not audit it, which means that we may not be able to identify forged or altered evidence. You should further note that in the case of aspirational statements, the nature of the type of businesses presented on the Republic Europe platform is such that they are likely to have high ambitions, and we may approve statements that convey those ambitions even where we do not believe, or we do not have a view on whether it is likely, that they will be fully realised. The pre-money valuation and investment sought in the campaign are those set by the business: they are not reviewed or established by us, and the valuation is not an independent view of what the business is worth. Given the nature and type of businesses presented on the Republic Europe platform, it is possible that the business has very little cash remaining prior to receiving this investment, and the investment sought may be necessary for the business's on-going existence.

Republic Europe does not make investment recommendations to you. No communications from Republic Europe, through this website or any other medium, should be construed as an investment recommendation. Further, nothing on this website shall be considered an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security to any person in any jurisdiction to whom or in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Republic Europe does not provide legal, financial or tax advice of any kind. If you have any questions with respect to legal, financial or tax matters relevant to your interactions with Republic Europe, you should consult a professional adviser.

Tax Relief (SEIS)

This business is eligible for SEIS relief - providing qualifying investors with income tax relief of 50% of their investment and certain other tax reliefs. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change in future. Click to learn more.

Tax Relief (EIS)

This business is eligible for EIS relief - providing qualifying investors with income tax relief of 30% of their investment and certain other tax reliefs. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change in future. Click to learn more.

Valuation (pre-money)

Valuation rounded from Convertible

This is the fully-diluted pre-money valuation of the business (i.e. before the new investment comes in and including issued options and other equity interests). In contrast, the post-money valuation is based on inclusion of the new investment in the value.

It is calculated as the pre-money valuation plus the amount of new investment. e.g. If Company A is ascribed a pre-money valuation of £1,200,000 by prospective investors investing £300,000, its post-money valuation is £1,500,000.

The investee business is responsible for setting its own valuation, it has not been prescribed by Republic Europe.

Pitch type

Investing in a convertible campaign allows you to invest today, with your investment converting into equity in the future, at a discount compared to other investors.

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Equity Offered

The equity offered is the percentage of the company’s shares being issued in return for the amount of investment raised.

When the amount raised is less than 100%, the equity offered is based on the target raise. Once the company has raised over 100% it is based on the total raised.

In some scenarios, entrepreneurs may accept additional direct investment after closing their Republic Europe campaign. Provided this is within 6 months of the closing and on the same terms, we do not typically offer pre-emption rights on that extra investment (where you have the opportunity to invest again to maintain your percentage shareholding).

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