Investment Structure - September 2025

Investment Structure: External investor ($50K) + DFX team investment ($20K) = $70K total project funding

External Investor

$50,000
50% return target

DFX Team Investment

$20,000
Comic, merch, location scouting

Total Project Funding

$70,000
Immediate band lock capability

September Immediate Costs

$30,500
Band deposits + setup

DFX Financial Model

Interactive Investment & Revenue Analysis Tool

Executive Summary

Gross Revenue
$373,550
Net Profit
$106,407
Investor Return
50.0%
Break-Even
56.2%
โœ… Target Achieved: Investor return of 50.0% meets or exceeds the 50% target. Project is financially viable.

Quick Analysis

Investment Recovery

$50,000
of $50,000 invested

DFX Team Profit

$31,407
after investor payout

Total Attendees

1,800
expected attendance

Revenue per Person

$208
average spend

Capacity & Attendance

Range: 60% - 100%

Expected Immersive

270

Expected Concert

1530

Ticket Pricing

Range: $175 - $225
Range: $70 - $100
Range: $125 - $175
Range: $200 - $300
Range: $300 - $400

Other Revenue Streams

Range: $10 - $35
Range: $15 - $40
Range: $25K - $100K

Major Expense Categories

Range: $8K - $20K
Range: $45K - $80K
Range: $20K - $45K
Range: $15K - $40K
Range: $20K - $50K
Range: $12K - $25K

Variable Costs & Contingency

% of total revenue (8% - 18%)
Range: $10K - $25K
Range: $5K - $15K
% of total costs (5% - 15%)

Revenue Summary

Total Gross Revenue

$373,550
All revenue sources combined

Ticket Revenue

$252,550
All ticket types

Other Revenue

$121,000
Merch, bar, sponsorship

Fixed Costs Breakdown

Venue

$12,000
2-3 day rental + utilities

Talent Fees

$60,000
GWAR + support acts

Sound & Lighting

$30,000
Professional concert setup

Projection Technology

$25,000
Immersive mapping system

Set Design & Construction

$30,000
Custom build-out

Permits & Insurance

$15,000
LA licensing + liability

Merchandise Costs

$8,000
Production + shipping

Fixed Costs Subtotal

$180,000
Before marketing & contingency

Variable Costs Breakdown

Marketing & Promotion

$44,826
12% of revenue

Staff & Security

$18,000
Event crew + security team

Variable Costs Subtotal

$62,826
Marketing + staff

Cost Analysis

Before Contingency

$242,826
Fixed + variable costs

Contingency Amount

$19,426
8% safety buffer

Total Project Expenses

$262,252
All costs included

Cost Per Attendee Analysis

Cost Per Person

$146
Total expenses รท attendance

Fixed Cost Per Person

$100
Doesn't change with attendance

Variable Cost Per Person

$46
Scales with revenue/attendance

Expense Categories by Priority

Critical (Cannot Reduce)

$75,000
Talent + venue + permits

Important (Limited Flexibility)

$85,000
Sound + projection + set

Flexible (Can Optimize)

$102,252
Marketing + staff + contingency

Vendor Payment Timeline

September 2025: Talent deposits ($30K), Venue deposit ($5K)
January-February 2026: Equipment deposits ($25K), Set design start ($15K)
March-April 2026: Final payments ($125K), Construction completion
May 2026: Event execution costs ($67K), Final settlements

Profit & Loss Summary

Net Profit

$106,407
After all expenses

Investor Payout

$75,000
50% return achieved

DFX Team Profit

$31,407
After investor payout

Sensitivity Analysis

This tab shows how changes in key variables affect profitability. Adjust assumptions in the Assumptions tab to see real-time updates.

Break-Even Attendance

74.5%
Minimum for profitability

Safety Margin

10.5%
Above break-even

Revenue at 75% Attendance

$330,000
Conservative scenario

Revenue at 95% Attendance

$417,000
Optimistic scenario

Quick Scenario Testing

Try these scenarios: Go to the Assumptions tab and test different attendance percentages:

Conservative (75%): Test lower attendance to see minimum viable returns
Realistic (85%): Current baseline projection with solid safety margin
Optimistic (95%): High attendance scenario with maximum returns

Monthly Cash Flow Projection - September 2025 to May 2026

Timeline Update: Investment starts September 2025, Event in May 2026 (8-month preparation period)
Month Investment Pre-Sales Expenses Major Payments Cash Balance
Sep 2025 $70,000 $0 -$30,500 IMMEDIATE: Band deposits + venue lock $39,500
Oct 2025 $0 $25,000 -$8,000 Marketing launch, venue deposit $56,500
Nov 2025 $0 $35,000 -$5,000 Marketing continuation $86,500
Dec 2025 $0 $45,000 -$7,000 Holiday push, additional talent $124,500
Jan 2026 $0 $40,000 -$15,000 Venue payments, permits $149,500
Feb 2026 $0 $55,000 -$25,000 Major talent, set design $179,500
Mar 2026 $0 $60,000 -$40,000 Construction begins $199,500
Apr 2026 $0 $45,000 -$55,000 Final construction, tech $189,500
May 2026 $0 $25,000 -$75,000 Event execution $139,500
Post-Event $0 $50,000 -$15,000 Bar/merch, cleanup $174,500
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Investment Structure - September 2025

Investment Structure: External investor ($50K) + DFX team investment ($20K) = $70K total project funding

External Investor

$50,000
50% return target

DFX Team Investment

$20,000
Comic, merch, location scouting

Total Project Funding

$70,000
Immediate band lock capability

September Immediate Costs

$30,500
Band deposits + setup

DFX Team $20K Investment Breakdown

Comic Book Production

$6,000
Design, printing, distribution

Location Scouting

$3,000
Venue research, deposits

Merchandise Development

$4,000
Design, samples, inventory

Marketing Assets

$3,000
Video, photography, design

Development Contingency

$4,000
Creative development costs

Cash Flow Analysis - $70K Total Investment

Peak Cash Need

$199,500
March 2026 (construction)

Minimum Balance

$39,500
September 2025 post-deposits

Pre-Sales Coverage

89%
Of total expenses

Final Balance

$174,500
Post-event profit

 

Band deposits AND venue deposit secured upon investment eliminates both booking and location risk. DFX team investment shows commitment and funds creative development.