QuantumSphere, Inc. announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private placement of 12% convertible promissory note for gross proceeds of $68,000 on February 2, 2017. The transaction will include participation from Power Up Lending Group Ltd. The note will carry a principal value of $68,000. The note will carry an interest of 12% per annum, and will mature on November 5, 2017. The default interest rate on the note is 22% per annum and the note features a 40% conversion discount. All interest shall accrue and be payable at maturity in the form of cash unless the investor options to convert the accrued interest into common stock. The note is convertible into common stock at any time beginning 180 days following the date of the note and ending on the later of the maturity date and the date of payment of the default amount. The conversion price will be 60% of the market price, defined as the average of the lowest three trading prices for the common stock on the OTCQB during the 15 trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. The company will incur legal and due diligence expenses of $3,000 as part of the transaction.