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GPOD Ethical Investment Model

GPOD Ethical Investment Model

A transparent framework that generates 8-12% ethical returns through earned wage access

Ethical Returns £2.50 Flat Fee 8-12% Returns
£2.50
Flat Fee Per Transaction
8-12%
Annual Investor Returns
0%
Interest or Hidden Fees

How Our Ethical Model Works

GPOD's ethical investment model creates returns through a simple, transparent system that brings together workers, employers and investors without exploitative interest charges.

1

Ethical Capital Pool

Investors contribute to GPOD's ethical wage fund, with tiered entry points starting at £1,000.

2

Worker Wage Access

Workers access wages they've already earned before payday through the GPOD app.

3

Transparent Fee

Workers pay a simple £2.50 flat fee per withdrawal—never a percentage or interest rate.

4

Profit Distribution

Transaction fees are distributed: 70-85% to investors, remainder for platform operations.

5

Capital Security

On payday, employers reconcile withdrawn wages, ensuring capital security and fund replenishment.

The Ethical Difference

GPOD

£2.50 flat fee

Payday Lenders

Up to 1500% APR

Unlike payday lenders or even typical EWA providers that charge percentage-based fees, GPOD's model is fundamentally ethical: a simple flat fee regardless of withdrawal amount, and no debt creation.

Financial Flow Architecture

Capital Flow Cycle

Investor Capital

Investment funds join ethical capital pool

Worker Wage Access

Funds deployed to worker early wage access

Transaction Fee

Flat £2.50 fee per transaction collected

Employer Reconciliation

Employer reimburses capital pool on payday

Return Generation

Transaction fees generate 8-12% investor returns

Fee Structure & Revenue Model

Our £2.50 Flat Fee Model

Withdrawal Comparison

£50 Withdrawal

GPOD Fee

£2.50

Typical % Fee

£3.50

Savings

£1.00

£100 Withdrawal

GPOD Fee

£2.50

Typical % Fee

£7.00

Savings

£4.50

£200 Withdrawal

GPOD Fee

£2.50

Typical % Fee

£14.00

Savings

£11.50

*Typical percentage-based fee calculated at 7% which is common in the industry

Revenue Generation

Active Users

12,500

Workers actively using the platform

Monthly Transactions

18,750

Average of 1.5 withdrawals per user

Monthly Revenue

£46,875

18,750 transactions × £2.50 fee

Investor Distribution

£35,156

75% of revenue allocated to investor returns

Ethical Advantages

Transparent & Consistent

No hidden fees or variable charges

No Interest or Debt

Accessing earned wages, not creating debt

Fair for All Withdrawal Amounts

Same fee whether accessing £50 or £500

Sustainable Revenue Model

Balances ethical treatment with viable returns

Return Generation Mechanics

Investment Tiers & Returns

Starter Tier

£1,000-£9,999

Expected Return: 4-6%

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Starter Tier

£1,000-£9,999 Investment

4-6% Annual Return

  • 30-day minimum term

  • Monthly performance reporting

  • Access to impact dashboard

Growth Tier

£10,000-£49,999

Expected Return: 6-8%

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Growth Tier

£10,000-£49,999 Investment

6-8% Annual Return

  • All Starter Tier benefits

  • Weekly performance updates

  • Flexible withdrawal options

Impact Tier

£50,000+

Expected Return: 8-12%

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Impact Tier

£50,000+ Investment

8-12% Annual Return

  • All Growth Tier benefits

  • Sector targeting options

  • Custom impact reporting

Return Calculation Methodology

Returns are generated through transaction volume and fee distribution. Here's how a £50,000 investment typically performs:

Annual Return Calculation Example

Investment Amount £50,000
Capital Deployed for EWA £35,000
Average Transaction Size £175
Annual Transactions Facilitated 2,400
Fee Revenue (2,400 × £2.50) £6,000
Investor Share (75%) £4,500
Annual Return 9.0%

Return Variability Factors

Transaction Volume

Higher worker adoption increases transactions and returns

Withdrawal Patterns

Average frequency and amount of wage withdrawals

Employer Adoption

More employers means larger worker base

Investment Tier

Higher tiers receive preferential return allocation

Risk Management Framework

Risk Mitigation Strategies

GPOD employs multiple layers of protection to secure investor capital and ensure reliable returns:

Employer Reconciliation System

Automatic settlement via employer payroll integration

Active Risk Monitoring

Real-time analytics to detect and prevent issues

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Comprehensive Risk Management

Employer Verification

Strict onboarding criteria and financial health checks

Diversification Requirements

Capital spread across multiple employers and sectors

Reserve Fund

10% of capital held in security reserve

Multi-Factor Authentication

Biometric security for all transactions

Insurance Coverage

Additional protection against operational risks

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Default Prevention Mechanisms

Employer Integration

Direct integration with employer payroll systems ensures automatic reconciliation and repayment of advanced wages.

Access Limits

Workers can access maximum 90% of verified earned wages, creating a safety buffer to prevent over-withdrawal.

Real-Time Verification

Biometric verification and geolocation confirmation ensure legitimate shift completion before wage access.

Stress Testing Scenarios

High Withdrawal Volume

System tested to handle 300% normal withdrawal volume with 20% liquidity reserve ensuring continued operation.

Employer Default Scenario

Even with 5% employer default rate, reserve fund and diversification ensure minimal impact to overall returns.

Economic Downturn

Modeling shows resilience during economic stress with increased wage access demand offset by conservative employer criteria.

Technical Infrastructure

Security Architecture

End-to-End Encryption

All data encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256

Biometric Authentication

Facial recognition with liveness detection for all access

UK Data Sovereignty

All data hosted in ISO 27001 certified UK data centers

Zero-Trust Architecture

Continuous verification with no implicit trust

Integration Capabilities

Payroll Systems

Xero QuickBooks Sage

HR Systems

Workday BambooHR ADP

Banking

Open Banking Modulr Stripe

Compliance

HMRC KYC/AML GDPR

Compliance Verification

Automated Verification

AI-powered system validates all transactions against ethical compliance rules in real-time.

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous scanning of transactions and withdrawal patterns to ensure ethical operation.

Independent Auditing

Regular third-party audits confirm that all operations remain within ethical boundaries.

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