Summary
EduTechTourism.com
Full Ecosystem Budget for EduTech Tourism
+ REAL GaaS (2025–2026)
🔹 $5M Seed Round – Detailed Breakdown
Product Development – Edutainment Games – $1,200,000 This includes immersive educational game development, XR-based storytelling, and gamified learning environments:
$400,000 for design, Unity/Unreal development, and narrative scripting for scARvengers and GaiaXR
$200,000 for upgrading the scARvengers quest engine and database
$150,000 for developing WondAR Zoo features and 3D models
$200,000 for quality assurance, mobile optimization, and App Store readiness
$250,000 for Real GaaS infrastructure licensing and multi-chain wallet integration
IP Legal & Trademark Filings
$350,000 Securing and protecting our extensive portfolio of intellectual property:
  • $125,000 for 20+ U.S. trademarks and 5–7 international filings via Madrid Protocol
  • $100,000 for 2–3 provisional patents covering XR vault systems, carbon registries, and educational game IP
  • $75,000 for legal retainers and compliance documents related to XR and digital currencies
  • $50,000 for licensing agreements and NFT-specific IP protection
Team Expansion – Salaries & Operations
$500,000 Hiring top talent and supporting operational growth:
  • $100,000 salary for CEO/CTO Charles Ledbetter
  • $100,000 salary for Head Developer Collin Peterson
  • $150,000 for two full-time administrators at $75,000 each
  • $150,000 for part-time positions across CX, creative content, and quest design
XR Content & Hardware Infrastructure
$800,000 Powering our XR activations and decentralized infrastructure:
  • $250,000 for XR gear: Apple Vision Pro, XR headsets, mobile devices, and capture kits
  • $200,000 for personal server architecture and CDN for XR and Web3 hosting
  • $200,000 for Bitcoin miners to power validation nodes and internal Digital Currency incentives
  • $150,000 for QA equipment, lab setup, and redundancy systems
Marketing & Ecosystem Development
$750,000 Growing the community and building brand partnerships:
  • $250,000 for global campaign rollouts for Digital Currencies
  • $150,000 for onboarding materials, tutorials, and educational toolkits
  • $100,000 for decks, media kits, and video explainers for investors and partners
  • $150,000 for AR signage, QR/NFC scannables, mural drops, and collectible posters
  • $100,000 for influencer collabs and affiliate onboarding
Seed Vault + Carbon Offset Infrastructure
$400,000 Supporting regenerative practices and carbon-backed value:
  • $150,000 to purchase and store hemp seed inventory (100 lb vaults at $1/seed equivalent)
  • $100,000 to expand the HempLedger carbon tracking system
  • $75,000 for carbon credit validator onboarding and registry fees (e.g., Verra, Efixii)
  • $75,000 for partner onboarding, QR labeling, and site integration
Events & Global Circuit
$600,000 Executing international XR experiences and anchor events:
$100,000 – Immersi Travel World Summit (Marseilles)
$100,000 – Deep Ellum Block Party (Dallas)
$100,000 – Miami Art Week activations
$100,000 – SXSWXR tent, overlays, and field team
$100,000 – EarthX and sustainability hub showcase
$100,000 – FIFA World Cup 2026: early planning, artist/brand alignment, and media presence
Reserves & Runway
$400,000 Ensuring operational flexibility and financial sustainability:
  • $200,000 for contingency operations and cash flow buffer
  • $100,000 for matching grant pools and liquidity reserves
  • $50,000 for investor relations, audit-ready reporting, and dashboards
  • $50,000 for equipment repair, travel float, and team mobility
🔹 Core Infrastructure Budget 🔹
Core Infrastructure Budget (Continued)
Total Estimated Cost Range: ✅ $34,750 – $70,000
🔧 Optional Add-ons (Phase II) 🔧
Expansion to 3+ cities
Add quests in Kenya, India, France
Est. Cost: $10,000+
Bitmap art auctions
1/1 mural NFT + Bitmap = co-ownership
Est. Cost: $2,000+
TON mini-app store listing
Featured in Telegram discovery
Est. Cost: $1,000
Digital Currency analytics dashboard
Real-time tracking + staking stats
Est. Cost: $1,500
💡 Key Notes 💡
XR Tools
XR Tools (BuzzAR + GaiaXR) are already developed; costs here reflect integration + enhancements.
Bitmaps/Ordinals
Bitmaps/Ordinals pricing assumes base-level acquisition; premium mints may incur higher costs.
Hosting
Hosting is minimal due to lightweight QR and Telegram UX (not metaverse-heavy).
The $5M seed round allocation is designed to provide comprehensive funding across all aspects of the EduTech Tourism + REAL GaaS ecosystem, with the largest portions dedicated to product development, XR infrastructure, and marketing initiatives. The core infrastructure budget provides a detailed breakdown of technical implementation costs, while optional add-ons offer scalability for Phase II expansion.
💼 Investor Payback & Exit Strategy 💼
Seed Round: $5M Raise @ $25M Pre-Money Valuation
Post-Money Valuation: $30M
Investor Ownership: ~16.67% ($5M / $30M)
🎯 Target Exit Multiples 🎯
📈 Exit Strategy 📈
Acquisition by Strategic Partner
Acquisition of our XR + Digital Currency IP by hospitality, EdTech, or ReFi companies.
Target: $150M–$500M
Timeline: 3–6 years
Merger with Public or Unicorn Entity
Merge into an AI or gaming giant, leveraging immersive learning and digital collectibles.
De-risked if Digital Currencies go mainstream.
IPO / Public Offering
Long-term potential for liquidity in 7–10 years as the ecosystem scales globally.
Secondary Equity Buyback
EduTech Tourism or strategic investor may buy back seed equity pre-exit, offering 3x–5x return in Year 3–5.
📩 Liquidity Options
Let's Connect
Interested investors, please reach out directly:
Michael@edutechtourism.com
We look forward to discussing how you can be a part of the future of EduTech Tourism and REAL GaaS.