SynapticChain
IP-Backed Equity Exchange — Seed Round 2026
A regulated, on-chain convertible note collateralized by proprietary blockchain IP, paying 6% APR + 2% revenue share from live ESG dApps.
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The Problem
Two broken markets. One structural gap.
African Founders
- $4.2B raised in 2024 vs. $12B+ annual demand (Briter Bridges)
- Forced to surrender 40–60% equity for seed capital
- On-chain fundraising illegal in 47 of 54 African jurisdictions
- Delaware/Cayman structures strip local tax benefits
Global Investors
- $1.1B into African fintech in 2024; blockchain infra received <$50M
- No compliant vehicle for institutional African blockchain exposure
- AfCFTA covers 1.3B people, $3.4T GDP — no accredited Layer-1 exists
- Cross-border settlement still 80% correspondent banking (Afreximbank)
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The Solution
Tokenized Convertible Note (TCN) — Not a token. A security.
Debt + Equity
6% APR coupon, 24-month maturity, automatic conversion to Series A preferred at $40M cap or 20% discount.
IP Collateral
Floating charge on SCBFT consensus patent + ISO 20022 module. Registered with Mauritius Registrar of Companies.
Revenue Share
2% of gross ESG dApp fees (pro-rata) until conversion. Year 1 illustrative yield: 6.4%.
Regulated Wrapper
Mauritius FSC VASP + US Reg S/Reg D. Full KYC/AML. No retail speculation. No DEX listing.
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Market Size & Traction
$2.1T
African Fintech Volume (2024)
$192B
Cross-Border Intra-African Trade
$22B
Global ESG Data Market (2030)
$8B
Africa Carbon Credits (2030)
18 Validators Live
6 Shards Operational
Sub-5ms Finality
5 ESG dApps in Dev
2 Pilots with AfCFTA
SCBFT Patent Filed
FSC Application Submitted
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ESG dApp Ecosystem
Five live applications. Real revenue. Real impact.
SynCarbon
SynEnergy
SynWaste
SynWeather
SynTree
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Product Architecture
The exchange mechanism, simplified.
Investor sends USDC / USDT
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TCN Issuance Contract (Shard 0) mints TCN tokens + security agreement
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Quarterly: 6% APR (SCT) + 2% revenue share (dApp fees on Shard 1)
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Series A or 24 months → automatic conversion or redemption
6 core smart contracts • 3-of-5 multi-sig treasury • CertiK + Trail of Bits audited • S=0 zero-downtime upgrades
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Tokenomics & Economics
| Parameter | Value |
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| Instrument | Tokenized Convertible Note (TCN) |
| Principal | $1.00 per TCN (USDC/USDT) |
| Interest | 6% APR, paid quarterly in SCT |
| Revenue Share | 2% of gross ESG dApp fees until conversion |
| Valuation Cap | $40M pre-money (hard cap) |
| Discount | 20% to Series A price |
| Year 1 Yield | 6.4% blended (6% APR + 0.4% rev share) |
| Warrant | SCT at 50% of market price (capped at 10% of principal) |
| TCN % of Equity | 20% (capped at $40M valuation) |
| Anti-Dilution | Full ratchet + pro-rata rights |
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Regulatory Path
Why it works: a dual-jurisdiction framework with no single point of failure.
🇲🇺 Mauritius (Primary)
FSC VASP + Security Token under VAITOS Act 2021. FATF-compliant. English common law. Double-tax treaties with 46 countries. Application submitted Q2 2026.
🇺🇸 Wyoming (Secondary)
DAO LLC Act provides legal personality. Reg S safe harbor for offshore issuance. No state income tax. Entity formed.
🇬🇭 Ghana (Tertiary)
AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra. SEC sandbox application for local grants and ESG pilots. Draft Q4 2026.
🇺🇸 US Compliance
Reg S (offshore, non-US persons). Reg D 506(c) (US accredited only). K&L Gates counsel. No US retail. Form D Q3 2026.
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The Team
Daniel Rogers — CEO
Track record in African tech infrastructure. Prior exits in fintech. Strategy, fundraising, AfCFTA partnerships.
Dr. Shabazz — CTO
Consensus mechanism researcher. SCBFT architect. 15+ years distributed systems. Core protocol, security audits.
Kwesi Johnson — COO
Regulated financial services across 4 African markets. Legal, compliance, regulatory execution, day-to-day operations.
Advisors
Legal: Appleby / Maples (Mauritius), K&L Gates (US). Regulatory: former FSC and SEC officials. Technical: CertiK.
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Financials & Raise Structure
| Tranche | Amount | Timing | Min | Discount |
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| Strategic | $2M | Q3 2026 | $250K | 20% |
| Institutional | $3M | Q4 2026 | $100K | 15% |
| Accredited | $3M–$8M | Q1 2027 | $25K | 10% |
| AfCFTA Grant | $500K | Q4 2026 | N/A | Non-dilutive |
| Total | $8.5M–$13.5M | | | |
| Stretch | $15M | Q1 2027 | $25K | Same terms |
Use of funds (at $10M): Engineering 40% · Legal/Regulatory 25% · ESG dApp Grants 20% · Validator Incentives 10% · Reserve 5%
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The Ask
- 6.4% Year 1 yield — 6% APR + 0.4% revenue share (illustrative)
- IP collateral — Floating charge on SCBFT patent + ISO 20022 module
- Conversion rights — Automatic at Series A or 24-month maturity
- Validator priority — First right to operate a node (50K SCT stake)
- Board observer — For investments >$500K
First close: Q3 2026 ($2M strategic target) · Full close: Q1 2027
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Contact & Next Steps
Investment Inquiries
Daniel Rogers — daniel@synapticchain.com
Kwesi Johnson — kwesi@synapticchain.com
Technical Due Diligence
Dr. Shabazz — shabazz@synapticchain.com
Legal Counsel
Appleby / Maples (Mauritius) — fsc@synapticchain.com
K&L Gates (US) — uscounsel@synapticchain.com
- Data room: NDA + accreditation verification → full financials, technical docs, cap table
- Technical demo: Live validator walkthrough + dApp pilot demos by appointment
- Legal review: PPM, subscription agreement, note terms, security agreement available on request
- First close deadline: September 30, 2026
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