Botani & Husko Diamonds llc

Botani Husko Diamonds, located on 47th St. in NYC is seeking Angel Investors to make it a location for diamond cutting, polishing and selling. To help with inventory acquisition and overall increase business exposure, revenue and opportunity. Botani Husko wants to possibly be a flagship store in a new location in Manhattan, possibly with a hotel/restaurant.

 

Investment Proposal

Botani Husko Diamonds, Inc. was formed on July 18, 2018 by Ana Paula DeFreitas Nascimento. It is a New York City based manufacturer and wholesaler of rough cut diamonds and precious gems as well as a designer of fine jewelry.

The company’s mission is to offer the lovers of diamonds and rare gems all over the world the opportunity to experience the beauty and uniqueness of authentic, custom designed fine jewelry.

Ana Paula de Freitas Nascimento was born in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 11, 1970. She is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), New York, NY. where her focus was on diamonds and colored stones. She also received a certificate in Rough Diamond Sorting and Planning from HRD Antwerp.

For Ana Nascimento, Botani Husko Diamonds, Inc. was the vehicle that married her passion for art to her passion for diamonds and gems. Botani is a platform for designers to display their artistic abilities. Qualified artists are hired to provide renderings of jewelry designs.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Botani has developed relationships with mining companies in Brazil, Congo and Uganda. The company is currently the US representative for an active mine in Coromandel, Brazil. Negotiations regarding another project in Congo are underway.

Botani partners with owners of the diamond mines for the purchase of rough cut diamonds and precious gems. The partnership entails US representation by Botani for the sale of the products.

THE BOTANI HUSKO DIAMOND, INC. TEAM

Ana Paula DeFreitas Nascimento, President/CEO, is responsible for executing and negotiating all international mining agreements and contracts; working with contractors, geologists, engineers to ensure timely execution of all projects. Ana background is vast including owning and operating the successful Nascimento Restaurant and Samba Lounge in Manhattan.

Peter Donahue, Economist is responsible for identifying and vetting new markets and resources, and managing online sales. His background is replete with e-commerce experience, customer service, project management and working with sales applications such as Salesforce.

Jim Su, owner and founder of Jim Su Art & Design, is the Creative Partner to Ana Paula Nascimento, responsible for developing renderings for fine jewelry designs. Mr. Su is an artist, architectural designer and hand renderer with more than 20 years experience. He is a consultant in concept renderings for various hotels including: Marriott, Renaissance, Hilton, W Hotels and We Work, the office and work space. Additional clients include: Wrangler, Pathmark and Stop & Shop, and Dove Chocolate.

Frank Fabeck is a world-famous diamond cutter and designer of the “Munacra Cut.” This cut is in demand and has the attention of high-end clients. Botani Husko Diamonds, Inc, is the U.S. representative for Mr. Fabeck’s proprietary cuts.

Wanda B. Jones Office Support and EJH Consults are responsible for administrative management and resource development.

INVESTMENT DETAILS

Current relationships with mines in Brazil and the Congo and an initial investment of $300,000 place Botani in position to realize substantial gains over the next three years. The investment funds will be used to cover operational costs for a year, dissolve debt and to purchase $50,000 worth of rough cut diamonds.

The entire lot of diamonds will be sold using the following channels:

Botani Husko Diamonds Exchange Fine Jewelry Line

Auction houses:

• Christies

• Sotherby’s

• Bomhnams

• Rapaport Single Stones Auction

The profit from the sale of this first lot of diamond inventory will be used to purchase additional inventory and to invest in other significant diamond mining projects such as the Coromandel Brazil Project. Botani Husko Diamonds is the U.S. representative for this project which is similar to the Argyle Diamond Mines in Australia which are known for producing the rare pink diamond.

Botani is offering 10 percent return of the company’s net profits gained on the initial $300,000 investment over a period of three (3) years with payouts occurring every 6 months. The first payout will take place six months after the initial investment.

All profits resulting from this initial investment of $300,000 will be tracked and recorded.

RISK FACTORS

The economic fallout resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic has affected this industry. , reported a 5% to 10% decrease in 2020, “

USE OF INVESTMENT FUNDS

A detailed budget of how investment funds will be utilized is attached.

BOTANI HUSKO DIAMONDS, INC. 12 Month Budget

PERSONAL

ITEM COST

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CEO SALARY

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Administrative Support $500/MONTH

Business Plan Balance

Online Sales & Business Development $500/wk

Diamond Cutter/Polisher $30/hr x 150 hours

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Attorney

Accountant

NON-PERSONNEL

Office Lease $1,500/month

Internet $100/month

Business Insurance

$ 72,000.00

$ 6,000.00 $ 1,500.00

$ 26,000.00 $ 4,500.00

$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00

$ 18,000.00

$ 1,200.00 $ 3,000.00

Liability/Worker's Comp/Property

Cell Phone $100/month

Office Supplies

Marketing

Revamping of website

Subscriptions

Diamond Dealers Club

Better Business Burreau Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Jewelers Board of Trade

Inventory

Rough cut diamonds

Cutting/Polishing Equipment

Other

Debt Reduction

Personal Development

TOTAL BUDGET

$ 1,200.00 $ 1,000.00

$ 5,000.00 $ 3,550.00

$ 50,000.00 $ 25,000.00

$ 50,000.00 $ 447.00 $ 288,397.00