We built Thorec™ to help enterprises govern digital capital.
That’s why we evaluated our own SaaS platform using the exact same governance system we deliver to our clients.
This is our investment case: Real numbers, real logic, governed through the Digital ROI Matrix™ and the Thorec™ capital allocation framework.
If we ask executives to govern their digital investments with Thorec™, we should be able to govern Thorec™ the same way
When we designed Thorec™, we decided that the platform itself would be managed and evaluated using its own logic, including the Digital ROI Matrix™.
This page our way of showing how the governance discipline we enable for others also governs us.
How a Digital Investment Is Governed Using Thorec™
Thorec™ turns digital capital governance into a structured, auditable flow.
Every investment follows the same 4-step logic:
| Step | Governance Principle | Outcome |
| 1. Value Definition | Identify and separate tangible (Monetary ROI) and strategic (SROI) value drivers. | Transparency and comparability. |
| 2. Quantification | Convert drivers into financial cashflows and strategic scores. | CFO-grade ROI visibility. |
| 3. Capital Allocation | Optimize portfolio mix through the Decision Priority Index (DPI) and Greedy Selector. | Balanced capital distribution between short-term and strategic initiatives. |
| 4. Governance Review | Present results through the Digital ROI Matrix™ and Board dashboards. | Auditable, explainable investment decisions. |
Every digital euro is governed through a standardized and risk-adjusted logic.
Using the Logic on Ourselves: The Thorec™ Investment Case
Investment Overview and Assumptions
All results are based on conservative, transparent assumptions using Thorec’s default investment model.
Understanding these parameters helps interpret the robustness of the case.
| Parameter | Value |
| Type | SaaS – Governance Infrastructure for Capital Allocation |
| Objective | Institutionalize digital capital governance and ROI discipline |
| Initial Cost | €20.000 onboarding |
| Annual License (Growth Licence) | €72.000 |
| Total Horizon | 5 years |
| Portfolio Under Governance | €8–10M annual digital investments |
| Discount Rate | 10% |
| Efficiency Gain | 3,5% |
| Method | Evaluated through Thorec’s Digital ROI Matrix™ framework |
Tangible (Monetary ROI): Short-term In-Cycle Returns.
Financial Outcomes & Calculations
All financial results for Thorec’s™ self-assessment are based on conservative assumptions, using the same baseline model applied to client portfolios:
- 5-year investment horizon
- 10% discount rate (risk-adjusted)
- 2% annual indexation
- 10% discount factor on future-year cashflows
- Total cost: €380,000 (5 years, including onboarding and license)
| Variable | Value / Year | Comment |
| Annual License | €72,000 | Discounted net value created |
| Onboarding Cost (Year 0) | €20,000 (one-time investment) | Implementation and configuration |
| Operating Horizon | 5 years | Typical enterprise contract length |
| Discount Rate (r) | 10% | Corporate digital project standard |
| Portfolio Governed | €10M | Average annual digital CAPEX under governance |
| Expected Efficiency Gain | 3,5% | Conservative midpoint of 3–4% range |
| Annual Benefit Realized | €350,000 | Portfolio ROI uplift through capital allocation improvement |
Annual Cash Flow Projection
(Assuming Digital Portfolio Remains the same size. Often it will grow over time and increase cashflow)
| Year | Cashflow (Benefit – Cost) | Discount Factor (10%) | PV of Cashflow (€) |
| 0 | -€20,000 | 1.00 | -€20,000 |
| 1 | €278,000 | 0.91 | €252,000 |
| 2 | €278,000 | 0.83 | €230,000 |
| 3 | €278,000 | 0.75 | €208,000 |
| 4 | €278,000 | 0.68 | €189,000 |
| 5 | €278,000 | 0.62 | €172,000 |
| Total PV of Cashflows | €1,031,000 | ||
| PV of Benefits (gross) | €2,011,000 | ||
| PV of Costs (net) | €386,000 |
Resulting Financial Indicators
| Metric | Formula | Result | Interpretation |
| Net Present Value (rNPV) | PV(Benefits) – PV(Costs) | €1.98M | Net discounted value created |
| ROI (Monetary) | (Net Gain ÷ Total Cost) × 100 | +520% | Return on total cost basis |
| IRR | Rate where NPV = 0 | ≈ 75% | Capital efficiency ratio |
| Payback Period | Cumulative cashflow ≥ 0 | < 5 months | Rapid capital recovery |
| Portfolio ROI Uplift | Δ Portfolio ROI / Portfolio ROI | +3–4% | Efficiency gain in total digital capital |
Thorec’s™ own investment behaves like a low-cost, high-multiplier meta-investment:
- The payback is achieved in less than half a year.
- Beyond that, the governance infrastructure continues to deliver annual savings and capital efficiency improvements.
- Over 5 years, the discounted net value created (€1.98M) equals 5× the total cost of the platform.
What drives this return?
| Driver | Mechanism | Estimated Contribution |
| Better capital allocation | Avoided waste on low-value digital projects | 45% |
| Faster decision cycles | Reduction in time-to-approval and execution | 25% |
| Reduced duplication | Centralized ROI logic across functions | 15% |
| Improved project maturity | Early termination of underperforming initiatives | 10% |
| Transparency & investor confidence | Enhanced board oversight and accountability | 5% |
Using its own methodology, Thorec™ demonstrates a risk-adjusted NPV of €1.98M, an ROI above 500%, and a payback period of under six months. This caluclation validates that governance infrastructure is not just strategically sound, but financially superior.
All assumptions follow Thorec™’s default portfolio model parameters (discount 10%, indexation 2%, 5-year horizon). Benefits represent efficiency improvements across a €10M governed digital portfolio, based on verified enterprise benchmarks.
Strategic (SROI): Long-Term Governance Impact
| Dimension | Score | Description |
| Governance Maturity | 9/10 | Standardized ROI logic across digital portfolio |
| Capital Discipline | 8/10 | CFO/CDO/CIO/Strategy Lead alignment on digital capital decisions |
| Transparency | 9/10 | Board-ready dashboards and audit traceability |
| Capability Building | 8/10 | Financial literacy across strategy and digital teams |
| Investor Signaling | 7/10 | Demonstrates measurable control of digital capital |
The Strategic ROI confirms Thorec™ as a Strategic Enablement investment, strengthening the organization’s governance foundation while still delivering measurable returns.
Position in the Digital ROI Matrix™
Thorec’s Position:
Axes:
Y-axis: Tangible → Strategic
X-axis: Internal → External
Interpretation:
A foundational meta-investment that multiplies ROI across the digital portfolio.
Quadrant: Top-left — Organizational Capability
Value Character:
Primarily internal, highly strategic, financially efficient.
DPI & Capital Allocation Outcome
| Metric | Result | Meaning |
| Decision Priority Index (DPI) | 83 / 100 | High-performance governance investment |
| Greedy Selector Output | Selected | Prioritized for inclusion due to high MROI + strong SROI leverage |
| Portfolio Role | Governance Infrastructure | Multiplies value of all other digital initiatives |
Scenario Sensitivity: Portfolio Growth vs. Flat Base
| Scenario | Portfolio Trend | rNPV (5 yrs) | ROI (Monetary) | Payback |
| Flat Portfolio (no growth) | €10M constant | €1.74M | +450% | ~6 months |
| Indexed Portfolio (2% growth) – BASE | €10M → €10.8M | €1.98M | +520% | <5 months |
| Expanding Portfolio (5% growth) | €10M → €12.1M | €2.34M | +610% | <5 months |
- The published €1.98M rNPV assumes a modest 2% annual indexation, representing slight portfolio growth and maturing capital discipline.
- Even in a flat portfolio scenario, Thorec™ maintains strong financial performance with rapid payback.
- As digital investment volumes grow, which is typical for most mid- and large-cap enterprises, the return profile improves proportionally.
Thorec™ is the only digital governance platform that can demonstrate its own ROI using its own methodology.
It governs itself with the same rigor it brings to clients, thereby proving that governance infrastructure is both financially sound and strategically transformative.
Thorec™ Governance Infrastructure for Digital Capital
Dasthor Consulting
Proving the same discipline it delivers.