Project Liberation
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For 20+ years, MALIBAL, LLC has stood as a principled alternative to Big Tech, creating high-performance laptops that prioritize user privacy, autonomy, and the right to repair. They've built a thriving business serving Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Boeing, prominent organizations such as Genetech, Pixar, DreamWorks, and government agencies including NASA and the Air Force.
USA Manufacturing Backed by Proven Success
MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC is a new venture created to execute MALIBAL, LLC's Project Liberation, a landmark initiative to establish the first American-made laptop manufacturing supply chain.
Corporate Structure:
- MALIBAL, LLC (est. 2004): 20+ years profitable, serves as the guaranteed, anchor customer and IP-owner (keyboard/touchpad), established Fortune 500 and government base.
- MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC (est. 2025): The exclusive entity chartered to execute all six phases of Project Liberation. It currently serves as the exclusive manufacturer of world-first TMR keyboards with maglev switches and precision haptic touchpads, with first rights to develop the supply chain for Phases 2-6.
Your Investment: Future equity in MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC—the exclusive manufacturer and mandated execution vehicle for all six phases of Project Liberation—the first truly American-made laptop supply chain.
Big Tech Has Created a Dependency Crisis
American consumers have lost control over their devices, their data, and their supply chains. Every laptop is assembled in factories with questionable labor practices, using components you can't verify, repair, or trust.
Why Now? Recent supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by geopolitical tensions, government focus on reshoring manufacturing through initiatives like the CHIPS Act, and rising privacy consciousness have created the perfect storm for domestic technology manufacturing.
After 20+ years of building high-end, custom laptops, MALIBAL's established supplier relationships and manufacturing expertise make this the optimal time to execute.
The Current Reality:
- Zero consumer laptops feature truly American-made input components
- Users are locked into unrepairable, unupgradeable devices
- Supply chains are opaque and potentially unethical
- Privacy and user autonomy are sacrificed for corporate profits
- American manufacturing capability has been systematically dismantled
What Has Never Existed: No laptop in history has ever carried "Made in USA" components for the parts users interact with most—keyboards and touchpads. This represents a loss of technological sovereignty.
American-Made Modular Input Innovation
MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC will produce the first truly American-made laptop input devices—TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) keyboards with maglev switches and precision haptic touchpads, technology developed and owned by MALIBAL, LLC, as the foundation for eventually producing the first American-made laptop ever.
How We'll Execute: Rather than building expensive greenfield factories, we are establishing an asset-light domestic production model by partnering with existing US manufacturers to rapidly modify and repurpose production lines for TMR sensors, maglev switches, and haptic actuators. This strategy, backed by MALIBAL, LLC's 20+ years of manufacturing expertise, accelerates time-to-market and significantly reduces CAPEX.
MALIBAL, LLC's 20+ years of supplier relationships and manufacturing expertise enable us to establish domestic production efficiently by leveraging existing American manufacturing capacity.
World-Leading Quality Standards: American manufacturing enables quality control impossible offshore. Aerospace-grade materials, zero-tolerance engineering, and tangible superiority that customers can feel.
Blind-test our laptops against any foreign alternative—100 out of 100 people will identify the American-made difference. Every component passes rigorous testing:
- Screen twist test: Zero flex
- Keyboard pressure test: Zero deck deflection
- Hinge stability test: Zero wobble at any angle
- Case pinch test: Aerospace-grade rigidity
This isn't symbolic "Made in USA" labeling on mediocre products. If it doesn't outperform foreign competitors in measurable ways, we don't ship it.
Highlights
How It Works
Our Moat
Why This Matters: This isn't just about keyboards and touchpads—it's about proving domestic laptop manufacturing is possible and profitable while maintaining the highest ethical standards and producing genuinely innovative technology.
The Proven Company Behind Your Investment
MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC is uniquely positioned with a built-in, guaranteed anchor customer. The 20+ year track record of MALIBAL, LLC proves the market demand, high-value customer trust, and product excellence that will fuel the manufacturing volume from Day 1.
Highlights:
- First American manufacturer of TMR keyboards with maglev switches
- Manufacturing laptop technology owned by company with laptop ranked above MacBook Pro 13 by ZDNET
- Guaranteed anchor customer who serves Microsoft, Boeing, NASA, Air Force, Pixar, Dreamworks
- Exclusive supplier to 20+ year profitable laptop company
- Backed by proven company who produced fastest laptop under 1kg
MALIBAL, LLC's 20+ years of history provides the ultimate validation for MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC. This is not a speculative startup; it is a spin-off with an immediate, pre-sold market, where trust has already been established at the highest level of B2B and B2G.
$175+ Billion Market Ready for Disruption
High-End Laptop Market: The global high-end laptop market (>$1500) was estimated at $27.5B in 2024 and is expected to grow to $45B by 2035.
Keyboard & Mouse Market: The keyboard and mouse market was estimated at $15.4B in 2024 and is projected to reach $23.7B by 2033.
Sustainable/Repairable Electronics Market: This market is growing rapidly, currently valued at $0.9B in 2024 and growing to $2.82B by 2030.
Target Segments:
- Values-Driven Consumers and Patriot Investors: Individuals and retail investors prioritizing products with a "Made in USA" or domestic production mandate, motivated by national economic support and supply chain sovereignty.
- High-Value Enthusiasts: Gaming enthusiasts demanding analog input and zero-latency response, and mechanical keyboard enthusiasts seeking unparalleled customization.
- B2B/B2G (Business/Government): Privacy-conscious professionals, government/defense contractors with domestic sourcing requirements, and enterprise customers prioritizing supply chain transparency and security.
By combining domestic security with world-first TMR technology, we are uniquely positioned to capture high-margin revenue instantly from the B2B/B2G segment that competitors cannot service.
Multiple Paths to Returns
Unlike most crowdfund investments where your capital remains locked up indefinitely with no clear path to liquidity, MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC offers investors multiple transparent exit mechanisms.
MALIBAL, LLC, our profitable 20-year anchor customer, has the right to acquire MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC beginning in Year 5 at fair market value as determined by an independent third-party valuation.
We've structured unprecedented flexibility into this investment:
1. Commission Recovery (Year 1+) Earn back your investment through 5% commissions using your unique code. Share with your network, and potentially recover your entire investment before any exit event. Your equity becomes pure upside.
2. Anchor Customer Buyback (Year 5+) MALIBAL, LLC's acquisition option provides a reliable exit through a buyer that has both the capacity and strategic incentive to consolidate operations.
3. Strategic Acquisition (Anytime) If another manufacturer wants our Made in USA supply chain, investors benefit from competitive bidding and potentially higher valuations.
Three paths to returns. Maximum flexibility. Zero trap.
Path to Made in USA Laptops
Building domestic laptop manufacturing requires establishing the full supply chain. Our phased approach prioritizes achievable milestones while developing comprehensive American manufacturing capabilities.
Input Devices
American-made TMR keyboards with maglev switches and precision haptic touchpadsEnclosures & Mechanicals
Precision-machined aluminum, magnesium, or titanium chassis, hinges, and thermal systemsPower Systems
Domestic battery pack assembly and power management electronicsCore Electronics
PCB fabrication and motherboard assembly with US-sourced componentsDisplay Integration
Collaborative partnerships to establish domestic display panel production capacityFinal Integration
Complete laptop assembly, testing, and quality controlMALIBAL, LLC's Project Liberation is a multi-phase initiative to build complete domestic laptop manufacturing. Phase 1 establishes American-made input devices as the foundation.
Phase 1 Objectives:
- Validate Cost-Competitive Domestic Production: Prove the asset-light model's financial viability by achieving target yield rates and unit cost efficiency, establishing a profitable precedent for U.S. electronics manufacturing.
- Capture 100% of Anchor Customer Demand: Successfully ramp to full production capacity, fully satisfying the exclusive demand mandate from MALIBAL, LLC, thereby guaranteeing immediate, predictable revenue.
- De-Risk and Lay the Foundation for Phase 2: Utilize the initial manufacturing learning curve to solidify the supply chain and team necessary to efficiently launch the next, higher-value Phase (Enclosures & Mechanicals) within the next 18-24 months.
MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC is mandated to control and execute all six phases of Project Liberation. This unique structure ensures its production volume and valuation will scale, as its exclusive manufacturing rights expand from Phase 1 input devices through to the final Phase 6 assembly of the American-made laptop.
Ready to Launch
Key Milestones and Financial Runway:
- Months 1-6: Finalize manufacturing partnerships and begin production line modifications
- Months 7-12: Complete tooling, testing, and quality assurance for first production runs
- Months 13-18: Begin commercial production of American-made keyboards and touchpads
- Months 19-24: Scale production, achieve profitability, and establish the Phase 2 launch team
This is more than an investment. It's about building a mission-driven community of American manufacturing stakeholders to reclaim our technological independence.
When you secure future equity in MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC, you are not just funding Phase 1—you are gaining a stake in a historic national project:
- A Piece of American History: Be a foundational owner in the development of the first truly American-made laptop supply chain—a landmark project establishing critical domestic manufacturing capability.
- World-First Technology: Own a piece of the exclusive manufacturer of world-first TMR keyboard and precision haptic touchpad technology. These components represent a new standard for input devices that simply do not exist in the market today.
- Exclusive & Tangible Rewards: We ensure our earliest supporters are directly rewarded. Gain access to limited-edition, numbered hardware, discounts, and special affiliate opportunities designed for our founding investor community.
- The Pride of Ownership: Take a definitive stand against opaque supply chains, unrepairable planned obsolescence, and the systemic loss of domestic manufacturing.
Reward Tiers
This project wouldn't be possible without you. Below are the exclusive reward tiers that turn your support into an ownership experience. To thank you for believing in our vision, we've crafted a lineup of special rewards, including highly exclusive first-run hardware and significant savings. See which level of partnership is right for you.
- Numbered, Limited-Edition Project Liberation Commemorative Coin
- 10% Off Shareable Code with 5% Commission on MALIBAL laptops (≥ 3 years)
- Digital Supporter Wall Recognition
- Project Liberation Founder NFT
- Quarterly Updates
- Everything in Founder
- Numbered, Limited-Edition First-Production Precision Haptic Touchpad (Made in USA Certified)
- Project Liberation Pioneer NFT
- Everything in Pioneer
- Numbered, Limited-Edition First-Production TMR Keyboard with Maglev Switches (Made in USA Certified)
- Project Liberation Liberator NFT
Each tier comes with unique perks that deliver tangible value and a piece of Project Liberation history. Below, we dive into the specifics of what makes each item and benefit so special—including the technical
details of our NFTs and the full terms of the 5% commission program.
Digital Supporter Wall Recognition
- Recognition: Your name and contribution level will be featured on a dedicated "Supporter Wall" page on the MALIBAL website.
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Anonymity & Customization: Complete anonymity is respected. You have the following options for display:
- Remain Anonymous: No name or details will be displayed.
- Name Only: Your preferred name (e.g., John Doe or J. D. Supporter).
- Name and Picture/Logo: Your name plus a personal picture or company logo.
- Full Profile: Name, picture/logo, and up to five clickable links to your social media or company website.
Shareable Discount Code
- Provider: This offer is facilitated and managed exclusively by MALIBAL, LLC.
- Terms: The supporter receives a unique, trackable code offering a 10% discount on MALIBAL Laptops.
- Commission: The code's original supporter (investor) earns a 5% commission on the net sale price of every laptop purchased using their unique code. Commissions are processed quarterly.
- Shareability: The code is fully shareable and can be distributed widely without restriction to family, friends, employees, social media followers, or even used as a unique perk for the supporter's own clients or account holders (e.g., a bank offering a discount to its customers).
- Duration: The code and associated commission structure are guaranteed for a minimum period of three years from the date the perk is delivered, with the option for extension at the sole discretion of MALIBAL, LLC.
Your investment can pay for itself. With MALIBAL, LLC's unique 5% commission offer, you have the potential to earn back your entire investment with as few as one referral just by sharing our mission with your network. Your equity stake is then pure upside.
Non-Fungible Tokens
All Project Liberation NFTs are minted on the Ethereum Blockchain using the ERC-721 standard. The associated digital assets and metadata are secured using the IPFS / Arweave protocol, ensuring permanent, immutable, and decentralized storage that lasts as long as the blockchain itself.
The Principle and The Plan
Matthew Plott is the founder and driving force behind both MALIBAL, LLC and MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC. A seasoned 30-year entrepreneur, he bootstrapped MALIBAL, LLC in 2004 with no outside investment, founding it on the principle that technology should liberate, not control.
His original vision for highly customizable, user-serviceable laptops laid the foundation for MALIBAL's core ethos of user autonomy, data privacy, and the right to repair.
Matthew is the creative architect of the brand—coining the MALIBAL name and acronym (Modular Adaptable Long-Lasting Innovations for Business And Leisure), designing its logo and wordmark, and authoring its tagline "Something Extraordinary" and empowering slogan "Every product is a tool of liberation."
Under his leadership, MALIBAL has become a proven innovator trusted by government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, achieving critical acclaim for producing the fastest laptop under 1kg—which ZDNET ranked above the MacBook Pro 13.
His 20+ years of managing a global supply chain for custom laptops is the key operational expertise enabling the asset-light, domestic production strategy outlined in the Solution.
With Project Liberation, he is now executing his long-term vision to establish the first truly American-made laptop supply chain through MALIBAL Manufacturing, LLC, transforming an ambitious dream into tangible reality.
Are you ready?
Secure future equity in the first American laptop component manufacturer while supporting technological sovereignty and supply chain independence.
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