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How It Works

Three Deal Models. One Goal: Build Your Product.

We're flexible on structure. What we're not flexible on is quality — every Ventures project gets the same engineering standards as a Studio project.

Model 1

Equity Model: We Build, You Share Ownership.

How it works

1
We estimate the Studio-equivalent cost of your project
2
We negotiate an equity percentage that reflects that value + risk
3
We build the product (same process as Studio)
4
Equity vests over 4 years with a 2-year cliff
5
If the company fails, we lose — same risk as the founder

When equity makes sense

  • You're pre-revenue and can't commit cash to development
  • You believe in the idea enough to give up a small stake for a real engineering team
  • Your startup has high growth potential and equity has real upside
  • You're working on this full-time — not a side project

“Equity is a long-term bet. If your startup doesn't succeed, our equity is worth nothing. We accept this risk. In exchange, we ask for enough equity to make the bet worthwhile for us. 1–2% isn't enough — that's why our range starts at 5%.”

Founder (88%)
SocioFi equity (12%)

Typical equity split

The chart above shows a representative 12% example. Actual percentage depends on project scope, market size, and founder commitment. Range: 5–20%.

TermTypical RangeNotes
Equity %
5–20%
Based on project scope and market potential
Vesting schedule
2-year cliff, 4-year total
Standard — protects both sides
Anti-dilution
None (standard dilution)
We dilute alongside founders in future rounds
Board seat
No
We're builders, not board members
Build scope
Full MVP / V1
Same quality as $8K–$20K Studio project
Post-launch
3 months Services + 6 months Cloud
Included at no additional cost
Code ownership
100% founder
Regardless of equity arrangement
Model 2

Revenue Share: We Build, You Pay From Profits.

How it works

1
We estimate the Studio-equivalent project cost
2
We set a revenue share % and a total cap (2–3x the project cost)
3
We build the product
4
You launch. Revenue starts.
5
Once monthly revenue exceeds $1,000, payments begin
6
You pay X% of monthly revenue to SocioFi
7
When total payments reach the cap, payments stop permanently
8
If cap isn't reached within 36 months, payments stop anyway

Revenue vs payments over time

What the dotted line means

Once your cumulative payments reach the cap, all payments stop — permanently. From that point forward you keep 100% of revenue.

TermTypical RangeNotes
Revenue share %
8–15% of monthly revenue
Higher % = lower cap
Cap
2–3x estimated project cost
e.g., $20K project → $40–60K cap
Payment start
Revenue > $1,000/month
Grace period for early traction
Duration limit
36 months maximum
Payments stop regardless at 36mo
Build scope
Full MVP / V1
Same quality as Studio
Post-launch
3 months Services + 6 months Cloud
Included
Code ownership
100% founder
Always
Example scenario
Project cost equivalent: $15,000  ·  Revenue share: 10%  ·  Cap: $45,000
Month 1–3
$0 revenue
$0 payments
Month 4
$2,000 MRR
$200 payment
Month 8
$5,000 MRR
$500 payment
Month 14
$10,000 MRR
$1,000 payment
Month 24
Cumulative payments reach $45,000 cap
PAYMENTS STOP
Model 3

Hybrid: Some Cash Now, Less Equity/Revenue Later.

How it works

1
You pay a partial upfront fee (30–50% of the equivalent Studio cost)
2
We agree on a smaller equity stake or revenue share to cover the remainder
3
We build the product with the same quality standards as any Studio project
4
Post-launch support is included — same as all Ventures deals
TermTypical RangeNotes
Upfront payment
30–50% of Studio cost
Founder's available budget
Equity option
3–8%
Smaller because of upfront payment
Revenue option
5–10%, 1.5–2x cap
Lower % and lower cap
Build scope
Full MVP / V1
Same quality
Post-launch
3 months Services + 6 months Cloud
Included

The more cash you put in, the less equity or revenue share we ask for.

Which model fits you?

How to Choose the Right Deal Structure.

Deal model guide

Do you have any budget?
No
Equity
Revenue Share
Yes
How much vs Studio cost?
<30%
Rev Share / Equity
30–50%
Hybrid
>50%
Consider Studio
Do you want to keep 100% equity?
Yes
Revenue Share
No
Equity
Hybrid

Still not sure? Apply and we'll discuss the best model on the call.

Next step

Ready to explore a partnership?

Every application is reviewed by a person. Tell us what you're building and we'll tell you which model fits — or whether Ventures is the right fit at all.