This document establishes Slash Studios’ institutional principles for building strategic partnerships and securing project funding. It serves as a guide to align commercial expectations, safeguarding our creative identity while providing a secure environment for our investors. This is not a contract or a binding agreement; these are internal policy guidelines designed to steer our processes and assure investors that our studio is fully committed to a trust-based partnership.
Trust & Governance
Mutual trust is the core value of all our commercial relationships. Slash Studios positions itself in the market through transparent, results-oriented management.
1.1. Flexible Funding Models & Proportional Returns
Milestone-Based Approach
We understand our partners' need for risk mitigation. Therefore, the investment capital may be structured and released based on predefined development milestones (e.g., Vertical Slice, Alpha, Beta), granting the partner the prerogative to renew the capital flow based on the value delivered at each stage.
Dynamic Revenue Share
Considering this milestone-based approach, we adopt a revenue-sharing model that scales with financial commitment. The partner's initial revenue share will be proportional to the capital provided at the start of the project and may scale progressively as additional funds or complementary investments are introduced throughout the development cycle.
100% Net Revenue Recoup Policy
To further solidify mutual trust and share the financial risk, Slash Studios adopts a 100% Net Revenue distribution (excluding platform fees and store taxes) to the partner until full recoupment of their deployed capital is achieved. We strongly believe that a project is only a true success once our partner has fully recovered their investment. This priority payout structure underscores our absolute confidence in the commercial viability of our titles.
Illustrative Example (Market-Based Application)
To demonstrate the practical application of this framework, consider a total target project budget of $100,000 USD tied to a standard 10% revenue share target for the complete funding block:
1. Initial Commitment & Dynamic Setup
The initial contract registers the $100,000 roadmap, but funds are unlocked sequentially. The partner commits to the first phases, establishing a proportional revenue share tier. If the relationship pauses or funding structures change, the partner retains a permanent revenue share relative only to the capital actually deployed.
2. Timeline & Milestone Breakdown Example
Milestone 1: Kickoff & Pre-Production (20% - $20,000 USD) → Triggers initial development.
Milestone 2: Vertical Slice (30% - $30,000 USD) → Partner reviews build; approves next tranche. Cumulative investment: $50,000 (Secures 5% permanent Revenue Share).
Milestone 3: Alpha / Core Systems (25% - $25,000 USD) → Partner reviews progress; approves tranche. Cumulative investment: $75,000 (Secures 7.5% permanent Revenue Share).
Milestone 4: Beta & Launch Preparation (25% - $25,000 USD) → Final release preparation. Full $100,000 deployed (Secures the full 10% target Revenue Share).
3. Post-Launch Payout Dynamics (The Recoup Phase)
Phase A (Recoup): Upon commercial launch, 100% of the game’s Net Revenue goes directly to the partner until the total capital actually deployed (up to $100,000 USD in this example) is fully recovered.
Phase B (Perpetual Royalty): Once the partner hits 100% recoupment, the payout automatically transitions to the permanent tier earned during development (e.g., the 10% perpetual revenue share).
*Note: This structure ensures the partner's return scales perfectly with their real financial exposure, accelerates their time-to-ROI, and allows Slash Studios to protect its asset value if the funding cycle is interrupted.
1.2. Stakeholder Management
We are committed to rigorous governance, ensuring our partners closely monitor the evolution of their invested asset through:
- // 01 Periodic demonstrations of playable builds and technical/visual progress.
- // 02 Continuous alignment regarding roadmaps and strategic planning.
- // 03 Administrative transparency, including regular sharing of cost and burn-rate reports.
IP Ownership & Creative Vision
Slash Studios highly values our partners' market intelligence, striving for a healthy balance between commercial success and the artistic integrity of the game.
2.1. Collaboration & Mutual Success
We are highly receptive to the perspectives, market data, and feedback of publishers and investors. We aim to elevate product quality and commercial potential, ensuring a financially healthy and profitable relationship for both parties.
2.2. Creative Autonomy
As a studio, we prioritize partnerships that respect our creative freedom and autonomy over our Intellectual Property (IP). We believe that the studio's unique voice is the greatest long-term value driver. However, even in scenarios of full creative independence, our partner’s perspective is always welcome and integrated into the decision-making process.