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ROI Calculator Help

Understanding Servala's Investment Models

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Overview

The ROI Calculator helps you analyze potential returns from partnering with Servala through two distinct investment models:

Loan Model

3-7% Annual Returns

Fixed interest lending with guaranteed monthly payments. Low risk, predictable returns.

Direct Investment

15-40% Potential Returns

Performance-based revenue sharing with scaling bonuses and extended grace periods.

Loan Model (3-7% Returns)

How It Works

You lend capital to Servala at a fixed interest rate, receiving guaranteed monthly payments regardless of business performance.

Key Features:

  • Investment Range: CHF 100,000 - CHF 2,000,000
  • Interest Rates: Typically 3-7% annually
  • Payment Schedule: Fixed monthly payments
  • Risk Level: Very low - contractually guaranteed
  • Break-even: Typically 12-18 months

Payment Calculation:

Monthly payments use standard amortization:

Monthly Payment = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]

Where P = Principal, r = Monthly rate, n = Total payments

Best For:

  • CSPs prioritizing predictable, guaranteed returns
  • Limited capacity for active sales involvement
  • Conservative risk tolerance
  • Need for steady cash flow

Direct Investment (15-40% Returns)

How It Works

Invest directly in Servala's operations and earn returns through revenue sharing that scales with performance and investment size.

Progressive Scaling Benefits:

Investment Amount Scaling Factor Customer Acquisition Churn Reduction
CHF 500,000 1.0x Baseline 0%
CHF 1,000,000 1.5x +50% vs baseline 20%
CHF 2,000,000 2.0x +100% vs baseline 40%

Grace Period Benefits:

Larger investments get longer periods of 100% revenue retention:

  • CHF 500,000: 6 months grace period
  • CHF 1,000,000: 8 months grace period
  • CHF 2,000,000: 12 months grace period

Performance Bonuses:

CSPs exceeding 110% of baseline performance receive up to 15% additional revenue share.

Best For:

  • CSPs wanting to maximize return potential
  • Ability to actively promote managed services
  • Moderate to high risk tolerance
  • Longer investment horizons (2-5 years)

Model Comparison

CHF 1,000,000 Investment Over 3 Years Example:

Model Risk Level Expected ROI Break-even Total Return
Loan Model (5%) Low 8% over 3 years 12-18 months CHF 80,000 profit
Direct Investment Moderate-High 35% over 3 years 15-24 months CHF 540,000+ profit

Using the Calculator

Key Parameters:

Investment Settings:
  • Investment Amount: CHF 100K - 2M
  • Timeframe: 1-5 years
  • Investment Model: Loan vs Direct
  • Revenue/Instance: Monthly income per managed service
Advanced Controls:
  • Loan Rate: Annual interest (3-8%)
  • Servala Share: Revenue split percentage
  • Grace Period: 100% revenue retention period
  • Churn Rates: Customer loss percentages

Growth Scenarios

Safe (Conservative)

2% monthly churn

Steady growth: 50-150 new instances/month

Best for: Established markets, risk-averse CSPs

Balanced (Moderate)

3% monthly churn

Balanced growth: 100-400 new instances/month

Best for: Competitive markets, balanced approach

Fast (Aggressive)

5% monthly churn

Rapid growth: 200-800 new instances/month

Best for: High-growth strategies, active sales

Understanding the Charts

1. ROI Progression Over Time

Shows when your investment becomes profitable (crosses zero line) and how returns develop month by month.

2. Net Financial Position

Your cumulative profit/loss over time. Above zero = profitable, below zero = still recovering initial investment.

3. Performance Comparison

ROI percentages across different growth scenarios, helping you understand best and worst-case outcomes.

4. Investment Model Comparison

Direct comparison of total returns between loan and direct investment models for your specific parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Net Position" mean?

Your final financial position: total CSP revenue minus your initial investment. Positive values indicate profitable investment.

How are performance bonuses calculated?

Bonuses apply when you exceed 110% of baseline instance growth, providing up to 15% additional revenue share.

Can I switch between models?

Model changes require mutual agreement and may involve restructuring. Generally evaluated at renewal periods.

What happens during the grace period?

You keep 100% of revenue during this period. Grace periods are longer for larger investments (6-12 months).

How accurate are the projections?

Projections are based on industry benchmarks and Servala's historical data, but actual results may vary based on market conditions and your sales performance.

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