The Seseh
The Seseh Investor

The Seseh

Fifteen minutes past Canggu, a private members’ club
on a beachfront estate. This is how it becomes real.
Investor presentation · Confidential · 2026
Presented by Sem & Dennis
Begin
Chapter I

The Opportunity

People no longer travel just to stay somewhere.
They travel to become part of a lifestyle.

A new generation

Hospitality is being redefined.

A new generation of digital entrepreneurs, remote professionals and wellness seekers wants places that reflect their lifestyle — community, daily wellness, outdoor living, real connection.

Luxury social gyms and wellness clubs have proven the demand. But they remain places people visit for a few hours a day. The shift is from accommodation to belonging.

Friends, laptops and cocktails at golden hour
Golden hour · together
The four shifts

Where life is heading.

Lifestyle communities

People choose places where they connect with like-minded people. Community has become one of the most valuable luxury experiences.

Wellness as a lifestyle

Fitness, recovery, healthy food and mental wellbeing have moved beyond the occasional holiday into daily life.

The global nomad

Remote work lets millions live and work anywhere. Bali is one of the world’s leading destinations for this life.

Outdoor social living

Life happens outside — working from cafés, training, surfing, dining together. Hospitality is evolving from rooms to places where life happens.

Chapter II

The Place

A beachfront estate, ready to become
something Bali doesn’t yet have.

The location

Transforming the Shalimar estate.

Beachfront
Uninterrupted sunsets and direct beach access.
Authentic
Bordered by rice fields and local villages.
Emerging luxury
One of Bali’s fastest-rising areas — premium villas and boutique hospitality replacing large-scale tourism.
10–15 min
From central Canggu — restaurants, cafés and nightlife, without the congestion.
Quieter
A more exclusive destination for discerning travellers, entrepreneurs and long-stay visitors seeking privacy and quality.
The Shalimar estate — beachfront location
The estate today
Shalimar Villas — general layout
The estate as it stands — general layout · Cantik · Makanda · Kalima
Chapter III

The Seseh

A place where life comes together.

What it is

Life, well lived.

Wake to the ocean, join friends for a sunrise workout, share breakfast over the water, work from an open-air clubhouse, surf at sunset, unwind in the sauna, and end the day at a long table with people who quickly become friends.

The Seseh — Beach House is a private members’ club and boutique stay on one of Bali’s most beautiful beachfront estates. Designed for people who don’t just visit Bali — but live it. Built around movement, wellbeing, creativity and real connection, every space embraces outdoor living while balancing privacy, understated luxury and a strong sense of community.

The philosophy of harmony
Tri Hita Karana
The three causes of well-being

At The Seseh, we believe true well-being comes from living in harmony. Inspired by Bali’s timeless wisdom, every space, experience and connection is designed to restore balance — within and around us.

SPIRITUALITY Harmony with yourself and the divine SOLIDARITY Harmony with others and community SYMBIOSIS Harmony with nature and the earth ✦ WHERE SELF, COMMUNITY AND NATURE UNITE LIFE FLOWS IN BALANCE
Spirituality
Harmony with yourself and the divine.
The yoga shala, spa, sauna and quiet corners to restore.
Solidarity
Harmony with others and community.
The club, the long table and the Academy that gives back.
Symbiosis
Harmony with nature and the earth.
The garden, the beach and a life lived outdoors.

Every space, experience and connection at The Seseh serves one of the three — so life, here, flows in balance.

The estate, reimagined

Five worlds, one estate.

Every space belongs to one of five worlds. Scroll through each — area by area, exactly as it comes to life.

The Cabana Suites
The estate · 01

Cabana Suites

A private base, steps from the sand.
Luxury XL SuitesOpen-Air Bathrooms
Luxury XL Suites
Luxury XL Suites
Open-Air Bathrooms
Open-Air Bathrooms
The Club
The estate · 02

The Club

Where people naturally come together.
Live-Fire KitchenCocktail BarCoworking & MeetingsPoolside LoungingCommunity Events
Live-Fire Kitchen
Live-Fire Kitchen
Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar
Coworking & Meetings
Coworking & Meetings
Poolside Lounging
Poolside Lounging
Community Events
Community Events
The Flow
The estate · 03

The Flow

Where the world slows down.
Yoga ShalaBeauty & WellnessSauna & Ice BathQuiet Pool RelaxBakery, Coffee & TeaDeep Work Library
Yoga Shala
Yoga Shala
Beauty & Wellness Treatments
Beauty & Wellness Treatments
Sauna & Ice Bath
Sauna & Ice Bath
Quiet Pool Relax
Quiet Pool Relax
Bakery, Coffee & Tea
Bakery, Coffee & Tea
Deep Work Library
Deep Work Library
The Rhythm
The estate · 04

The Rhythm

Where movement meets balance.
Functional FitnessStrength TrainingGroup Classes
The Rhythm
Open-air gym, in the green
The Nest
The estate · 05

The Nest

Where little adventures begin.
DaycareGames
The Nest
A place for little ones
The whole estate, one page

Every facility, on the real layout.

Now see it all together — move across the estate, and each zone lights up with the space it becomes.

The Seseh — masterplan
Hover a zone to explore
Curated experiences

The reason members keep coming back.

The rooms and the wellness are the setting. The living calendar of experiences is the heartbeat — the reason to belong, curated week after week and season after season. It is the hardest thing to copy, and the strongest reason members renew.

Full moon gathering on the beach
Full Moon Gathering · on the sand
A rotating programme
Sunrise Sessions
Yoga, breathwork and breakfast by the ocean.
Fire & Ice
Guided sauna rituals, cold plunges and a healthy breakfast.
The Surf Club
Weekly guided surf sessions, for every level.
Founder Sessions
Intimate talks with entrepreneurs, creatives and thought leaders.
Sunset Social
Relaxed music, cocktails and conversation as the sun goes down.
The Long Table
A communal dinner every Saturday — members and guests over seasonal menus.
The House Dinner
A hosted evening at one long table — a set menu, revealed course by course.
The Fish Feast
The day's catch, over fire, on the sand.
Cinema Nights
One film, the ocean behind the screen, blankets and a bar.
Full Moon Gathering
A monthly evening of live music, wellness rituals and community dining.

A rotating calendar that evolves with the members and the seasons — the programme deepens as the community grows.

Community · Investing in Indonesia’s future

The Seseh Academy.

Every year we give ten young people from Bali a scholarship, a mentor, and a place in our community.

We don’t ask for anything in return. The Academy is our gift to the local community — a simple way to show respect and gratitude to the place that makes The Seseh possible.

The Seseh Academy — students learning together
Ten students · one community · limitless potential
What they receive
  • A university scholarship
  • A personal mentor
  • A leadership programme
  • Access to The Seseh community
Why we give it
  • A gift to the local community
  • A sign of respect and gratitude
  • Rooting The Seseh in Bali
  • Investing in the next generation
How members give back
  • Mentor a student, one to one
  • Share entrepreneurship & creativity
  • Open doors, networks & opportunities
  • Inspire the next generation
10
students a year
€1,000
invested per student
50
alumni by 2030

Paid from a ring-fenced giving fund — about €10,000 a year, €1,000 per student — set aside from the operation, so the impact grows with the club and never comes at its expense.

SpiritualitySolidaritySymbiosis

The Academy is how The Seseh lives Solidarity — harmony with others and community.

Chapter IV

The Founders

Built by hospitality entrepreneurs —
more than 30 years, combined.

Sem Schuurkes
Sem — Brand & Development

The brand builder.

Co-founder of CityHub, an award-winning hospitality brand that redefined the urban hotel by combining smart technology, community and local experiences. Over the past decade, Sem led CityHub from an idea into an international hotel brand as Creative Director.

Dennis Vermeulen
Dennis — Operations & Finance

The operator.

Hospitality development specialist — pre-openings, hotel operations, project delivery. Led openings at CityHub and Hotel Not Hotel; co-founded Celest, a 57th-floor skybar and event venue, and Poule & Poulette, a Belgian restaurant chain. 200+ weddings and events organised.

Chapter V

The Business

A self-reinforcing ecosystem —
and the numbers behind it.

Market & positioning

Where nothing else quite sits.

PlayerWhat they do bestLimitationThe Seseh
Nirvana Life · ReloadPremium wellness & recoveryVisit for a few hoursLive the lifestyle all day
Potato Head · FINNSBeachfront social destinationPublic & high-volumePrivate & community-driven
Soho HouseCurated members’ communityUrban, no integrated wellnessBeachfront, wellness-first
House of KairosWellness & recovery social clubA day-club — you visit, then leaveLive it all day, then stay the night
OmniMembers’ gym & training communityFitness-led, urban, no stay or beachBeachfront, wellness + boutique stay
Our community

Membership at The Seseh.

A curated community. Not a crowd.

The Seseh is intentionally limited to 300 members. We believe the value of the place is created by the people.

Full Member
The Seseh Membership
  • Club access
  • Beach & pool
  • Coworking & lounge
  • Gym & group classes
  • Wellness & recovery
  • Sauna & ice bath
  • Member room rates
  • Invite up to 3 guests at a time
  • Eligible for House Circle after 6 months

For people who want to fully embrace the lifestyle and contribute to The Seseh community.

House Circle
Earned, not purchased

After six months of active participation, members may be invited into the House Circle.

  • Help shape the culture & direction of The Seseh
  • Quarterly strategy dinners with the team
  • First access to events & experiences
  • Host community events & bring ideas to life
  • Recognition as a community steward
  • Lifetime House Circle status

The House Circle is a small group of members who help preserve the culture and spirit of The Seseh.

Membership rates

One membership. Choose your commitment.

Monthly
3.8MIDR
≈ €183 / month
Flexible, month to month.
3 Months
10.5MIDR
≈ €505 / quarter
≈ 3.5M / month · save ~8%.
Best value · 2 months free
Annual
38MIDR
≈ €1,830 / year
≈ 3.17M / month · save ~17%.

Local Membership — Balinese residents join at 50%, from 1.9M IDR / month. Founding members lock in a preferential rate for the first cohort. Prices shown in IDR; € equivalents at ≈ 20,800 IDR / €1 and move with the market.

How our selection works

We are not a membership you can buy your way into. We are a community of like-minded people who contribute positively to the experience.

01
Application

Tell us about yourself and why you’d like to join The Seseh.

02
Introduction Call

We get to know you and share more about our community.

03
Experience

You’re invited to experience The Seseh as our guest.

04
Community Review

Our team and House Circle review to ensure alignment.

05
Invitation

If it feels like the right fit, we’ll invite you to join.

Local Membership Program
Rooted in the community.

We believe The Seseh should also belong to the people who call Bali home. Balinese residents are welcome to apply for Local Membership, offered at 50% of the standard membership fee — with selection based on the same values as every other member.

300 Members

Small enough to know each other.

One Membership

Everyone belongs equally.

House Circle

Leadership is earned.

Rooted in Bali

Special membership rates for Balinese residents.

Live better. Together.

The revenue engine & P&L · stabilised year (Year 3)

Five streams, one P&L.

Every member and guest engages with multiple streams — raising lifetime value and reducing dependence on room revenue.

Membership 38%Stay 31%F&B 14%Events 14%Wellness 3%
Membership€504K
Accommodation (10 cabana suites)€481K
Events€206K
Food & Beverage€212K
Wellness€49K
Total revenue€1.45M
Total operating costs€0.71M
EBITDA€0.74M
EBITDA margin~51%
RentNone (paid up)
Set-up capital~€770K
Payback~22 months
○ Figures synced live from the operating model
Investment · use of funds

What €770K builds.

Use of fundsAmountWhat it buys
Goodwill & takeover€205KControl of the lease + management-goodwill buyout + deposit
Physical transformation€110KBeach House & bar, live-fire grill, landscaping, pools, +2 rooms
Wellness & facilities€80KGym, sauna, cold plunge, jacuzzi, yoga, treatment, workspaces
Legal, entity & licences€25KPT PMA, liquor licence, contracts, trademark, permits
FF&E, brand & tech€175KFurniture, styling, brand, technology & systems, F&B setup
Working capital & pre-opening€175KPre-opening payroll, marketing & launch, Year-1 runway reserve
Total€770K

Every figure updates live from the operating model — see the dashboard for the full build.

Go-to-market

16 weeks to opening.

From company formation to grand opening — workstreams in parallel, then stabilisation.

Wk 1Wk 4Wk 8Wk 12Wk 16
Company formed, founder sprint
Wk 1–2
GM hired
Wk 1–4
Physical transformation — the build
Wk 2–16
F&B & wellness team hired
Wk 8–12
Ops team onboarded, training
Wk 12–14
Soft opening — first members in
Wk 14–15
Grand opening — press & PR
Wk 15–16

Then Month 4–6: stabilisation — optimise and grow. Working assumption, not yet fixed — the model uses January 2027 as the target opening; exact timing depends on lease sign-off and the GM start date.

Beyond one estate · Phase I

Prove it.

The Seseh grows in three phases — never committing major capital before the concept is proven. It starts here, on the existing Seseh estate, with the sublease running to October 2029.

Renovate & operate

Transform the Shalimar estate into The Seseh and run it, day to day.

Build the community

Grow a loyal member base and the living calendar that keeps them coming back.

A real track record

Establish proven operations — the foundation for securing the land and expanding.

Phase II · Secure it

Locking in the estate for the long term.

Our sublease runs to October 2029 — enough runway to prove the model. From there we secure the estate for the long run through Santiago's Right of First Refusal on a new land lease.

Now · the sublease

We operate the Shalimar estate under a sublease to October 2029 — the window to build The Seseh and prove the concept.

Then · the long-term lease

Santiago's Right of First Refusal lets us secure a new 25-year land lease — keeping The Seseh on the estate, on terms negotiated once the model has delivered.

Phase III · Expand

Along the routes we already travel.

The Seseh becomes a network of private members’ clubs — each new location financed from the cashflow of the one before it. Bali first, then Asia, then further afield.

Bali · Seseh — the flagship Bali · Uluwatu — the next destination Bangkok & Phuket — Thailand’s capital and islands Cape Town — first foothold beyond Asia Spain — Valencia, Malaga & Madrid Portugal — Lisbon

Every stage gates on the last: proven demand and financial performance before the next site is signed.

Chapter VI

A Partner

One partner — aligned vision, complementary strengths,
and a lasting stake in what we build together.

Building The Seseh together

A partnership, not just capital.

We’ve secured the right to sublease the Shalimar Villas estate until October 2029 — now we transform it into The Seseh, together.

Who brings what
The Partner · Wizard Partners
€400,000
Renovation & construction — funding the full build and transformation of the estate.
20% of the holding, in exchange for the €400K
The Founders · Desa Group Asia
€250–300K
The lease to October 2029 — repaid to the founders from operating revenue, as rent — plus full operational leadership, community & brand.
Full day-to-day control
The partner's role
Corporate structureShape the holding structure & governance for scalable growth.
Finance & capitalLead the financial strategy, funding & capital planning.
Strategic partnerAn active partner in major decisions & the long-term direction.

Final terms to be agreed.

The insider · on the ground

Partnering with Santiago.

Santiago currently runs the Shalimar estate. He is our local partner and the key to securing the future of The Seseh — aligned on vision, values and long-term potential.

S
About Santiago
  • Architect
  • 30+ years in Bali
  • Fluent in Indonesian
  • Extremely well connected
  • Deep grasp of the legal & regulatory landscape
The current situation
  • Operates the estate as the operating company
  • Owns the leasehold together with 4 partners
  • We sublease the land from them until October 2029
  • They hold a Right of First Refusal on a new 25-year land lease
Our collaboration
  • We give Santiago a 5% share in this location
  • He helps unlock the Right of First Refusal on the 25-year lease
  • As architect, he leads & supports the renovation
A true partner on the ground — aligned for the long term.

Local knowledge. Shared vision. Long-term value.

The Seseh

Let’s talk.
Sem & Dennis · The Seseh