Revenue Share: We Build,
You Pay From Profits.
No equity. No upfront payment. Once you hit the cap, payments stop and you own 100% free and clear.
Apply with Revenue ShareHow it works
Eight steps from project scoping to payments stopping completely.
We scope the project
We estimate the Studio-equivalent cost of building your product — typically $8K–$20K for an MVP.
We agree on the revenue share %
Typically 8–15% of monthly gross revenue from the product. Negotiated based on scope and risk.
We agree on the cap
The total amount you'll ever pay us. Usually 2.5–3x the estimated project cost. Once hit, payments stop permanently.
We build the product
AI agents + human engineers. Same quality and process as a paid Studio project.
You launch and start building revenue
Payments only begin once monthly revenue exceeds $1,000. We want you to build initial traction first.
You pay monthly based on actual revenue
Slow month? Small payment. Strong month? Larger payment. Always capped at the agreed percentage.
Payments stop when you hit the cap
Once cumulative payments reach the cap, payments stop permanently. Done.
36-month limit regardless of cap
Even if you haven't hit the cap, payments stop at 36 months. This is a finite obligation, not an indefinite one.
Standard revenue share terms
Every deal is negotiated, but these are the typical defaults.
| Term | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue share % | 8–15% | Of monthly gross revenue from the product |
| Payment cap | 2.5–3x project cost | Payments stop permanently once reached |
| Grace period | Until MRR exceeds $1,000 | Payments don't start until you have traction |
| Time limit | 36 months | Payments stop regardless of cap status |
| Early payoff | Available anytime | Lump-sum equal to remaining cap balance |
| Equity | None | Zero dilution to your cap table |
| Code ownership | 100% founder | Day one, regardless of payment status |
A real scenario
Project cost equivalent: $15,000 · Revenue share: 10% · Cap: $45,000
Month-by-month breakdown
Three things to understand
Payments only start when monthly revenue exceeds $1,000. We want you to build initial traction before payments begin. Zero pressure during the early growth phase.
The cap is the total amount you'll ever pay SocioFi under this model. Once hit, payments stop permanently. You keep 100% of revenue forever after.
Even if you haven't reached the cap in 36 months, payments stop. We believe in time limits — this isn't an indefinite obligation that follows you for years.
Common questions
Payments are based on actual monthly revenue. A slow month means a smaller payment. A $0 revenue month means a $0 payment. The agreement mirrors what the business actually does.
Gross revenue from the specific product we built. We define this precisely in the agreement — subscriptions, one-time purchases, usage fees. Not total company revenue if you have other products.
Yes. Lump-sum payoff is always available. If you raise a round or have a good month, you can close out the deal early. The lump-sum amount equals the remaining cap balance.
Revenue from the new direction still counts toward the cap. If the pivot is significant enough to be considered a completely different product, we renegotiate. We're reasonable about this.
Payments stop, regardless of whether the cap was reached. If you've paid $20K of a $45K cap over 36 months, we don't pursue the remaining $25K. Time limits exist for a reason.
No equity. No upfront. Just results.
Tell us about your product. We'll assess fit within 5 business days.
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