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Gesture

Making the world smaller again. Its time to stop gifting, and start Gesturing
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Republic (OpenDeal Portal LLC, CRD #283874) is hosting this Reg CF securities offering by Gesture US, Inc. . View the official SEC filing and all updates:
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Highlights


$1M+ raised
Company has previously raised over $1M in capital
Venture-backed
Company is backed by a venture capital firm
  • Now delivering in 30+ major cities throughout the United States
  • Fulfilled thousands of Gestures, delivering thousands of smiles since 2018
  • Most gifts start at $20 & free delivery | Average 20-24% margin per order
  • Approaching $1M in funding to date | Seeking funding to continue expansion
  • $131B total market segment | 200%+ customer re-order rate | $500+ LTV

Problem


Gift-giving can be a hassle

Now, more than ever, our daily schedules have become unpredictable and hectic. 

We have responsibilities at home, in the office, in our friend groups, and in our communities. Due to our busy schedules, we don’t always have the time to find ways to thank and celebrate those who support us. 

Despite today’s modern luxuries, there is no easy way to physically thank someone or let them know you’re thinking of them in real-time. 

Flower and gift ordering can be clunky, lengthy, and expensive to send to people by mail. Most on-demand services cost around $75 and take a long time to deliver with high unreliability.

There’s a Gesture for that!

Solution


Gesture: gifting reinvented

Gesture makes gift-giving simple, quick, and affordable. 

When you need to send a gift, go on our application, and we'll recommend the best gift for you based on your chosen Gesture.

Gesture allows you to send fresh flowers, wine, champagne, and much more starting at $20.

Our G-runners will pick-up your Gesture from one of our local vendors and deliver it within the hour. Did we mention that delivery is on us? That's right; we offer free delivery on all orders!

Gesture is more than just a mobile gifting application; we are a fully operational logistics company. 

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we have pivoted from our current business model to many new opportunities to ensure that we can be of service to all of the communities and cities that Gesture operates in. 

In these unfortunate times, we have delivered everything from essential household items, safety essentials, flowers, and even birthday cakes to people that are alone or want to remain safe and honor social distancing guidelines. We have utilized our technology to stay useful and assist wherever we can. 

We are currently in more than 30 markets, including New York City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. We are actively planning on expanding to more major cities.

With Gesture, there are no more overpriced, wilted, or end of day flowers on Valentine's Day. With Gesture, there is no more worrying about a "quick and easy" way to thank your new client. 

With Gesture, you can give thanks and celebrate the special people in your life with ease. It's the fastest and most economical way to let someone know you're thinking of them. 

Product


One tap ordering and reliable delivery


Our app provides a straightforward and easy ordering service.

Download Gesture at https://www.yourgesture.com, the Apple App Store, or Google Play

  1. Sign up using Facebook or create an account

  2. Pick the Gesture that fits the occasion

  3. Enter the recipient's address and choose how you want to pay

  4. Place your order and track the delivery (again, delivery is free!)

  5. Happiness is delivered to your recipient’s doorstep

There’s also no worry about unreliable delivery or last-minute changes—our app is built to implement changes on the fly, with no updates required. 

Our products are provided by our reliable vendors

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Traction


Making gift-giving easier in 30+ key cities

Gesture has expanded rapidly since our initial launch, and we now operate in 30+ different markets, including Miami, San Francisco, and Atlanta. 

Gesture can open up in a new market in as little as seven days. We’ve also continued to enhance our app and user experience by rolling out new personalization options and other features. 

Customers


We value our customers and our customers value our Gestures

Well over 60% of our orders are from repeat customers

Averaging 4.8/5 star ratings across app stores

Our customers have responded incredibly well to our products and services, leaving 50+ five star ratings across app stores for both iOS and Android devices. 

G Feed

Our G-Feed is a social feed that provides daily active usage from our users and allows our customers to show off their gift-giving in a fun way!

Business model


20-24% margin on orders

The on-demand economy has a growing appetite for greater convenience, speed, and simplicity. Our business model serves this trend as Gestures start at $20, and have a 1-hour delivery expectation. Additionally, our business model capitalizes on this trend, averaging a 20-24% margin on each order. 

Although the coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted many small businesses, May 2020 has been our best month yet in terms of total revenue and the total number of orders delivered.

Market


$131B+ total market segment

On-demand services comprise a $785B+ market.  Our current market strategy is to target budget-conscious working professionals who already use on-demand services, such as Postmates, UberEats, and Amazon Prime. Our primary customer is between 23-36 years of age consisting of both male and female users. Due to the size of our target market and target audience, Gesture has plenty of room to grow. 

Competition


Unique options and affordable service

There are several smaller competitors within the on-demand gift delivery market, but Gesture enjoys several distinct advantages. We offer better work conditions for couriers. Our different product models also yield unique and inexpensive options for our customers. Additionally, other gifting companies cannot compete with Gesture’s on-demand free delivery and affordable prices. 

Vision and strategy


Delivering happiness through modernized and simplified gifting

We are committed to making the world smaller, one Gesture at a time. What we have accomplished thus far is only the beginning. We have plans to expand our services and operations as our business grows. 

By reaching our funding goal, we plan to expand our operations across the U.S. and expand our technologies. 

Funding


Approaching $1M in funding to date

Gesture has raised close to $1,000,000.00 in funding, to date, from amazing investors, like New Age Capital and many others. Currently, Gesture is in communications with potential funding partners. These partners can provide more capital to fuel our aggressive expansion into new markets throughout the rest of Q2 of 2020 and into Q3, Q4, and 2021. 

Founders


Our founders have demonstrated success and experience in startups

Gesture benefits from being founded and led by a diverse group of entrepreneurs with a wide array of skill sets and professional backgrounds. Our founders have extensive experience in software and application development.

Our dedicated team

Our team is made up of a diverse group of driven and focused individuals. Everyone on our team has made a major contribution to Gesture's success.  Like most other tech companies, we've gone completely remote!

Deal terms


Valuation cap

$10,000,000

The maximum valuation at which your investment converts into equity shares or cash.
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Discount

20%

If a trigger event for Gesture occurs, the discount provision gives investors equity shares (or equal value in cash) at a reduced price.
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Minimum investment

$100

The smallest investment amount that Gesture is accepting.
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Funding goal

$1.07M

Gesture must achieve its minimum goal of $25K before the deadline. The maximum amount the offering can raise is $1.07M.
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Deadline
Gesture needs to reach their minimum funding goal before the deadline ( ). If they don’t, all investments will be refunded.
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Type of security

Crowd SAFE

A SAFE allows an investor to make a cash investment in a company, with rights to receive certain company stock at a later date, in connection with a specific event. · Learn more

How it works

Documents

Republic (OpenDeal Portal LLC, CRD #283874) is hosting this Reg CF securities offering by Gesture US, Inc. . View the official SEC filing and all updates:
Official SEC Logo Form C SEC.gov
Company documents
Gesture Crowd SAFE Gesture Form C-A 08.31.2020.pdf

Bonus perks

In addition to your Crowd SAFE, you'll receive perks for investing in Gesture.
Invest
$100
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
Invest
$250
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
Invest
$500
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
  • Gesture T-shirt
  • One free Classic Gesture
Invest
$1,000
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
  • Gesture t-shirt
  • One free Grand Gesture
Invest
$5,000
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
  • Gesture t-shirt
  • 6 months of free classic Gestures (one each month) in available markets
Invest
$15,000
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
  • Gesture t-shirt
  • 1 year of free Classic Gestures (one each month) in available markets
Invest
$25,000
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
  • Gesture t-shirt
  • 1 year of free Grand Gestures (one each month) in available markets
Invest
$50,000
Receive
  • A personal thank you note from the founders
  • Shoutout on our social media
  • Gesture t-shirt
  • 1 year of free Grand Gestures (one each month) VIP delivery anywhere in the United States.

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I think the market strongly need a company like Gesture. Giving to others is of great satisfaction and if one can do it at the palm of your hand the satisfaction is even greater.

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Joel RiveraGandia
Active investor
almost 5 years ago

I initially invested out of curiosity for the business model. I have now personally used the Gesture app to send flowers to family members during COVID-19. They have loved the fast service and gorgeous bouquets and I have appreciated the concierge service and price points that are highly competitive with traditional florist services. I have now increased my investment based on my belief that Gesture will be changing the gifting sphere.

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Joshua Rushton
Active investor
almost 5 years ago

Solves a problem for a sizable enough market from a time and price perspective. Looking forward to seeing how this companies grows and scales.

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James Kuntz
Active investor
almost 5 years ago

About Gesture

Legal Name
Gesture US, Inc.
Founded
Oct 2017
Form
Delaware Corporation
Employees
60
Website
yourgesture.com
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Headquarters
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530 7th Avenue , New York, NY
Headquarters
530 7th Avenue, New York, NY, United States 10018

Gesture Team
Everyone helping build Gesture, not limited to employees

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Ben Labra
CEO & Founder
20+ years of leadership, investing, tech management, proven sales & marketing background. 2X technology entrepreneur, yondster.com (recently acquired) Advanced executive graduate degrees from Columbia Business School & WashU Law School.
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Daniel Sosunov
CTO & Founder
8+ years of technology and programing experience Developed passion for Computer Science since his childhood. Commit and passionate about Computer Science Dedicated to constantly learning and discovering new technologies.
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Christian Castaneda
VP of Engineering & Founder
2X founder of advanced app tech companies. Co-founded SpaceSplit Responsible for designing & coding 90% of the Gesture app. Obtained his BS Degree in application development from the prestigious Full Sail University in Orlando Florida.
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Ramadan Ameen
Head of Finance & Operations
20+ years in operational business finance & revenue growth. Supply-chain logistics & electrical engineer by trade. Led fundraising at BlackRock. COO for BlackRock’s Corp. Comm. Group. MBA in Entrepreneurship & Finance - Columbia Business School
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Ben Labra
CEO & Founder
Daniel Sosunov
CTO & Founder
Christian Castaneda
VP of Engineering & Founder
Ramadan Ameen
Head of Finance & Operations

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