Funding and Financial Performance - Cloudastructure raised over 7.04 million and 6,535,000 and had an accumulated deficit of approximately 35 million in funding through an offering under Regulation A of the Securities Act and the sale of preferred stock since inception[125] - On January 29, 2025, the company closed a Series 1 Equity Financing, issuing 50,000,000 of Class A common stock over 24 months[127] - The Series 2 Equity Financing allows the company to issue up to 4,500,000 on March 25, 2025[128] - The company may face dilution of ownership interest if additional capital is raised through equity or convertible debt securities[122] - The company does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its Class A common stock in the foreseeable future, focusing instead on funding growth and operations[142] Market Potential and Growth - The global proptech market is projected to grow from 89.93 billion by 2033, with a compounded annual growth rate of 11.9%, indicating significant market potential for Cloudastructure's services[56] - The worldwide AI market was estimated at 490 billion, growing at 20.7%, highlighting the favorable market conditions for Cloudastructure[54] - The company is focused on expanding into additional markets in 2025, aiming to enhance its customer base in the property management sector[20] - The video surveillance market is expected to grow significantly due to increased demand for security applications across various sectors, including government and healthcare[59] Product and Service Offerings - The company's Remote Guarding services deterred over 97% of all threatening activity for customers from 2023 to the date of the report, showcasing the effectiveness of their AI-driven security solutions[43] - Cloudastructure operates under a cloud services delivery model, pricing products and services on a per camera per year basis, which is expected to generate greater recurring revenue compared to competitors[52] - Cloudastructure's AI and machine learning capabilities allow for improved accuracy in surveillance, reducing false positives and negatives, which enhances overall service quality[45] - The company offers a Mobile Surveillance Trailer solution, a new product that is solar and battery-powered, connecting to their cloud services for enhanced security[32] - Cloudastructure is leveraging AI and machine learning to provide a centralized security system, addressing the growing market need[60] - The company has established contracts with five of the top 10 property management firms, aiming to standardize its AI security solutions across their portfolios[63] Customer and Market Relationships - For the year ended December 31, 2024, key customers included SunRoad Enterprises (18% of revenue), Fairfield Properties (9%), and Wingate (9%) among others[64] - Customer testimonials highlight the effectiveness of Cloudastructure's solutions, with significant improvements in security and crime prevention reported[65] - Major customers accounted for a significant portion of revenue, with SunRoad Enterprises at approximately 18%, Avenue 5 at approximately 11%, and Fairfield Residential at approximately 9% for the year ended December 31, 2024[132] - The company has a limited number of customers, which poses risks to revenue stability and bargaining power[132] Operational and Compliance Risks - The company is subject to evolving privacy and data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act, which may increase compliance costs[75] - The company does not hold any patents or trademarks but relies on confidentiality agreements and legal rights to protect its intellectual property[77] - The company faces risks related to data breaches, which could result in significant liabilities and harm its reputation, with potential costs including fines and litigation expenses[83] - Evolving privacy regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), impose new operational requirements and could increase legal exposure for the company[84] - The company is highly dependent on attracting and retaining skilled personnel, with significant competition for experienced employees impacting its ability to execute its business plan[86] - The competitive landscape in the security industry is intense, with well-capitalized competitors holding a majority market share, which could adversely impact the company's market position[95] - The company relies on third-party suppliers for hardware and software solutions, and any failure by these suppliers to meet expectations could adversely affect its operations[99] - Compliance with privacy and data security laws may increase operational costs and delay the deployment of new products, potentially reducing demand for the company's services[90] Financial Condition and Capital Requirements - The company is developing complex technology that requires significant technical and regulatory expertise, and failure to successfully commercialize its products could adversely affect its financial condition[82] - Operating as a public company will incur increased costs and require substantial management time for compliance initiatives, impacting financial resources[104] - The company has implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, but cannot guarantee complete security against future threats[162] - The company’s facilities are considered adequate for current and near-term needs, with the possibility of obtaining additional space if necessary[167] Revenue and Expense Trends - Total revenue increased approximately 607,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately 265,000, or approximately 36%, from approximately 990,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024[196] - Operating expenses decreased by approximately 8,594,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately 571,000 or approximately 34%, from approximately 2,245,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024[199] - Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately 6,535,000[210] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period for the year ended December 31, 2024, were 4,042,000 in 2023[208] - Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately 43,000 in 2023[212]
Cloudastructure Inc-A(CSAI) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report