This document summarizes an innovative education space called ME.REKA located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ME.REKA teaches skills for the future like product design, smart textiles, coding and more using a hands-on project based learning approach. It aims to nurture talent and equip youth with skills needed for future industries and businesses in Malaysia. ME.REKA combines principles of sustainability, STEAM education and an alternative skills-based approach to build a talent pool that can take on future challenges.
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ME.REKA Teaching Future Skills
1. An innovative and alternative education space.
Created to challenge the limits of 21st century
designing and making.
Nurturing talent for the industries and
businesses that will shape the future of Malaysia.
2. WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
In such a fast changing world,
how are we equipping our youths and
ourselves, for the future?
ME.REKA. Teaching the skills of the future.
3. WHY DOES THIS MATTER
The ideal innovator of the future is not someone
who is an expert in one field, but rather
an agile learner
who is able to integrate their understanding of
multiple fields into a service or product.
ME.REKA. Teaching the skills of the future.
4. OUR VISION
ME.REKA combines principles of sustainability with
STEAM-education in an engaging, alternative and
skills-based approach.
This unique approach will build a talent pool that is
resourceful, engaged and informed enough to take
on the challenges of our future.
5. MEREKA EDUCATION MODEL
Pedagogical Method
Learning through
hands-on-projects and
immersive experiences.
Promoting creativity,
imagination, and making
mistakes!
Creative Education
A combination of 21st
Century subjects, with
state-of-the art tools.
Providing a holistic learning
experience.
Real-World Experience
Links with Industry and
real-world projects.
Providing a platform for
creative entrepreneurs,
makers and designers to
collaborate.
Sustainability Design Principles
Sustainability Management (Upcycling, Supply Chain, etc)
6. CREATIVE EDUCATION
Product Design
Wood & Metal Fabrication
Creative & Smart Textiles
Digital Manufacturing
Rapid Prototyping
Engineering Technology
Arduino & Raspberry Pi
Coding & Programming
Ultracapacitors
Renewable energy systems
Machine Technology
Augmented Reality
Big Data
MarTech
IOT
14. Norashahera Haleem
Head of Fashion
MSc Banking & FInance
Queen Mary University of London
Rashvin Pal Singh
Chief Executive Officer
BA (Hons.) Accounting & Finance
Bristol Business School, UK
Gurpreet Singh Dhillon
Head of Research & Development
BSc Physics
University of Manchester, UK
Zoe Victoria
HR & Business Development
MA International Development
University of Manchester, UK
Matthieu Mertens,
Head of TECH
MA Engineering
Grenoble Institute of Technology
William Koong,
Head of Fabrication
BA Communications
HELP University
Juliana Adam
Head of Sustainable Consultancy & Events
BSc (Hons) Psychology
University of Bedfordshire,UK
Ashvin Pal Singh
Electronics Engineering
BSc Sound Engineering
Middlesex Uni UK
THE TEAM
15. 2015 (Continued)
Most Promising Award (Star Outstanding Business
Awards)
2016
Contributor to 101 Guide and Legal Compass for Social
Enterprises (MaGIC)
Participant in Social Enterprise Fellowship Program
(MaGIC)
2017
"Fridtjof Detzner Award" (Founders Valley Contest)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2013
Entrepreneurs for Good Award (British Council -
Arthur Guinness Fund)
2014
Sustainable Development Grant (Shell)
Champion of Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin Entrepreneurship
Award (Alliance Bank SME Innovation Challenge)
2015
Amplify Awards (MaGIC)
Technology Innovation Award (Frost & Sullivan
Malaysia)
16. AS SEEN & HEARD ON
The Makerspace of the People
17. AS SEEN & HEARD ON
Invest for a good cause 5 Malaysian Builders & Makers
You Should Know
Smart Waste Management
& Me.reka
Kemahiran Hidup Classes For
Adults—With A Tech Edge
Me.reka Makerspace
19. MARKET EXPERIENCE
Property Developers
(Semi-) Governmental
Consumer Brands
Financial Institutions
Over the past 4 years, we’ve worked with a variety of leading organisations in
providing education services. Our past Education clients include:
23. INVESTMENT PITCH
After four years of market experience, business development, and building
industry relationships, we set-up Mereka Innovative Education Sdn Bhd (July
2017) to be its own legal entity to be scaled into a Regional Education Brand.
Dedicated core team.
External trainer Model
Strong focus on
Digital Marketing.
20% Customer
Acquisition Cost
Commercial
Set-up
Focus on Content
Creation & Data
24. REVENUE STREAMS
# Revenue Stream Segment Revenue
for Y1 - Y2
Revenue
for Y3 - Y5
Customer Acquisition Channels &
Strategy
1. Education Programmes
& Content*
B2B 60%-70% 75%-90% Corporates, Education Foundations,
Govt & Development Agencies, School
and University Programming
2. Memberships, Classes
& Workshops
B2C 20%-25% 10%-15% Digital Marketing @ 20% CAC, and
Walk-ins
3. Prototyping B2C
B2B
10%-20% 5%-10% Corporates, Walk-ins, and through
Members
4. Space Rental, Cafe &
Retail (maker products)
B2C
B2B
5%-10% 2%-5% Corporates and Walk-ins
*Our historical strength and best expertise lie in developing and securing Educational Programming &
Content revenue through B2B clientele. Future growth of Mereka is based on this scalable model (refer
to slide 26 & 27). Revenue streams 2, 3 & 4 are secondary revenue streams, that (1) support the Programs
and Contents we develop; (2) help increase reach to individual customers; and (3) are paramount to build a
strong recognisable public brand.
25. Me.reka Before Launch
Jul - Oct 2017: RM700k
(70% of which are repeat
clients)
Me.reka Since Launch
Oct - Dec 2017:
Education Programs - RM95k
Dev. Agency - Rm150k
2018 & 2019 Pipelines:
Education Programs -
RM300k
Dev. Agency & Corporate
Programming - RM1.8-2.2m
2016/17 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Projected Me.reka Makerspace Revenue
REVENUE PROJECTIONS
Projected Me.reka Content Revenue
Launch
ME.REKA
Pipeline Revenue Secured
26. As we establish our first Me.reka Education Centre as a physical space here in Kuala
Lumpur, the next phase of growth will be built upon 2 Core Digital Assets we are creating
here:
ASSET DEVELOPMENT
Educational Content Portal Data Analytics
● Classes and tutorials
● Knowledge Map Database
● Intro to Machines and Tools
● Creative Projects
● DIY videos & Life Hacks
● Demographic Edu-data
● Skills talent pool
● People’s interest
● People’s knowledge map
27. GROWTH PLAN
The ME.REKA content & modules developed are replicable at different
education centres, catering to the same global and regional needs. The content
& modules are ‘plugged-in’ to the different platforms below:
● Digital Learning Portal
Offered through ME.REKA’s online platform
● Content provider
Other vocational training centres, MakerSpaces and incubators can benefit.
● Academic & Corporate partnerships
Enhancing teachings in corporates, universities, vocational colleges and
schools.
28. THE DEAL
Content
Development
RM200k - 400k
Online
Platform
RM200k - 400k
Marketing &
Comms
RM200k -400k
Tools &
Equipment
RM200k - 300k
• A conservative estimated revenue of RM25-35m over the next five years
• We are now raising RM800k -1.5m to execute the following:
At a valuation of RM10m, we are offering 10% - 15% stake
to set us up for our growth plans for the next 2 years.
29. GROWTH TIMELINE
2018
● Establish Me.reka Education Centre and Sabah modular centre
● Develop Digital Learning Portal and online model
● Focus on creating industry partnerships
2020
● Me.reka Educational content in Penang, JB, Singapore
● Establish Digital Learning Portal
● 2nd Round fundraising @ 15 - 25m estimated valuation to
raise the next 2-3m
2021
● Recognised educational brand with strong online presence
● Own educational accreditation
● Long-term Industry and Academic Partnerships for growth
sustainability
30. INVESTMENT RETURN PLANS
You can recoup your investment through 3 methods:
Exit Strategies Share buy back Higher Valuation Potential Dividends
Methods to Recoup
your investment
Sell back to Me.reka after
2 years lock-in period, at
15% premium, to be paid
within 12 months after
investors’ exit
Me.reka plans to raise
funding @ 15m - 25m
valuation (expected
before the end of 2020)
Planned dividends
policy after 3rd year
Potential Investment
Returns
Buy back at 15%
premium
Higher valuation returns
(estimate 50-150%)
Higher investment
returns & dividends
Business added
value and benefits
RM 1.7K - RM 10k investment
● 10-20% discounts on workshops and classes
Above RM 10k investment
● 1-year free Basic makerspace membership for 2-pax
● 10-20% discounts on workshops and classes
31. HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. Investment Security
PitchIn is an Equity Crowdfunding Platform registered with the Securities
Commission (SC) Malaysia. Each investor will be issued with digital certificates
towards the end of the campaign period.
2. Quarterly Updates
We will host Quarterly Updates with our shareholders, informing of our progress,
discuss upcoming business leads and opportunities.
Forecasts, projections and other predictive statements stated in the Investment Return Plan represent
Me.reka’s assumptions and expectations in light of currently available information. These projections,
are based on industry trends, circumstances involving clients and other factors, Me.reka’s actual
performance results may differ from those projected in this Investment Return Plan.
32. THE OFFER
Target Amount Minimum Target Maximum Target
MYR 800,000.00 MYR 1,500,000.00
Type of share to be issued Ordinary shares
Price per share MYR 34.00
Shares to be issued 23,529 44,118
Equity Offered 8.60% 15.00%
Share capital before funding exercise 250,000
Share capital after target achieved 273,529 294,118
Minimum investment (50 shares) MYR 1,700.00
Investment blocks (50 shares) MYR 1,700.00
33. IMPACT
We track our progress towards our commitment through using indicators inspired by the United
Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will be sharing our progress with you annually.
Make quality education
accessible to everyone
the advantaged and the
disadvantaged; all
genders) nationwide,
using fun and easy to
understand pedagogical
approaches.
Create opportunities for
youth not in employment
or, education, to find a
livelihood
Provide useful and
relevant education that
contributes toward
developing sustainably.
34. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
● Investors who are looking for a strong growth focused organisation,
with innovative model and want to do things differently.
● People who want to contribute to creating Academic Content and
those who are interested in developing Digital Learning platforms.
● Individuals who want to actively use and learn through Me.reka
Makerspace.
35. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 1
Are you keen to be part of the solution we are building?
Deposit the pledged amounts into the assigned Maybank Trustees
account, with the details as follows:
Bank Name : Maybank
Account Name : MTB-Mereka Innovative Education Sdn Bhd
Account Number: 514012101913
The minimum investment amount is RM1,700.00 for 50 shares. You can
also invest more but it has to be in multiples of RM1,700.00. The pledged
amount will be residing in the trust account and will only be released to the
company after the end of the campaign and upon success.
36. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 2
Please do take note that cash deposits are strictly not allowed and we will
only accept bank transfers or cheque deposits.
Notes for Bank Transfer
Kindly please insert in the reference "your name" which we will use to
reconcile and confirm your investment.
Notes for Cheque Deposit
Kindly email us scanned copy of your cheque deposit slip at
equity@pitchin.my.
37. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 2
In order to process this investment, please do give us the following details:
1) Name as per IC (or passport)
2) IC number (or passport number)
3) Date of Birth
4) Scanned copy of your IC (or passport) for verification
5) Mobile number
6) Email address
7) Mailing address if it’s different from the address in the IC
8) Investment amount (if different from the above pledged investment
amount)
9) Bank account details (eg bank name, account name and account number)
38. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 2
Why we need your bank details?
Please note the requirement for bank account details is to facilitate remittance
of any return of investment in the future.
Additional Information
Do take note that the scanned copy of your IC must be clear and will be
passed on to the company secretary to register your share certificate. Your
details will be registered on the pitchIN platform (https://equity.pitchin.my/)
as an investor as pitchIN is an equity crowdfunding platform registered with
the Securities Commission of Malaysia.
39. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 2
Should you have any questions or if you require some form of assistance,
please do not hesitate to contact the following:
Rashvin from Me.reka : invest@mereka.my / rashvin@mereka.my / 0122916662
Ambika from Me.reka: invest@mereka.my / ambika@mereka.my / 0149257203
Henry from pitchIN : equity@pitchin.my / henry.loke@pitchin.my / 0122047369
40. NEXT INVESTOR SESSIONS
When?
Mar 3rd, 2018 - 3pm (Saturday)
Mar 4th, 2018 - 11am (Sunday)
Mar 7th, 2018 - 8pm (Wednesday)
Mar 10th, 2018 - 11am (Saturday)
Mar 11th, 2018 - 3pm (Sunday)
Mar 13th, 2018 - 8pm (Tuesday)
Mar 17th, 2018 - 5pm (Saturday)
Mar 18th, 2018 - 3pm (Sunday)
Mar 23rd, 2018 - 8pm (Friday)
Mar 24th, 2018 - 11am (Saturday)
Mar 25th, 2018 - 3pm (Sunday)
Mar 27th, 2018 - 8pm (Tuesday)
Where?
Me.reka Makerspace
Lot 1A-3 Level G1,
Publika Shopping Gallery,
Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1,
Kuala Lumpur 50480
41. T: 012 2916662 (Rashvin)
E: invest@mereka.my
W: www.mereka.my
FB: merekamakerspace
IG: merekamakerspace
HQ: Lot 1-3 Level G1, Publika Shopping Gallery
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