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# 7. Business Model 💸

EcoVest utilizes a hybrid revenue model, capturing value from both **transactional finance** (Platform Fees) and **high-margin data licensing** (Data/API).

### Revenue Streams

| Stream                        | Description                                                                                      | Margin |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------ |
| **Platform Fee**              | 0.5–1% per investment transaction (crowdfunding and direct investment).                          | \~70%  |
| **Data/API Licensing**        | Subscription to impact data & analytics for banks, VCs, corporates, and regulatory bodies.       | \~80%  |
| **White-label SaaS**          | Branded EcoVest platform for financial institutions seeking to launch their own impact products. | \~75%  |
| **Verification-as-a-Service** | AI-backed ESG auditing and MRV compliance checks for SMEs needing verification.                  | \~65%  |

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### Cost Structure

Our primary costs are tied to scaling our technical and compliance backbone:

* **AI R\&D** and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
* **Regulatory compliance** and licensing (ADGM fees).
* Third-party **verification partnerships** (auditors).
* Marketing and investor acquisition.

**Breakeven Target:** \~24 months with 10K users and 25 enterprise data clients.


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