We are not raising venture capital. The first 900 families who believe in what we are building will receive equity in NEXUS — and shape the education of thousands of children worldwide.
We are opening in three sequential stages. Each stage must close before the next opens. Once all 900 families are in, the round is closed permanently. Founding family status is non-transferable.
300 families at 0.03% equity. Goal: $900,000. This stage funds our MVP build and the first cohort of children.
300 families at 0.02% equity. Goal: $900,000. This stage funds global expansion and curriculum depth.
300 families at 0.01% equity. Goal: $900,000. This stage funds the Nexus Node hardware program.
Traditional education was designed for the industrial age — to produce compliant workers who could follow instructions and pass standardized tests. That world is gone. In the AI era, the skills that matter are judgment, ethics, creativity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to collaborate with both humans and machines.
NEXUS was not designed in a boardroom. It was designed by asking one question over and over: what situations would develop a child who is ready for the world they will actually inherit? The answer is a seven-dimension framework built around lived experience, not subject memorization.
We are not raising venture capital because venture capital optimizes for exits, not children. We are raising from families — the people who have the most to gain from getting this right.
NEXUS does not have subjects. It has Fields of Inquiry — living areas of exploration that evolve as your child grows. Every field is present at every stage, but the depth, complexity, and child's agency over it expands.
At the Spark stage, everything is wonder. Fields are introduced through play, sensory exploration, and guided imagination. There are no wrong answers — only new questions.
Explorers begin to notice cause and effect. Fields deepen through projects, experiments, and first encounters with research. Children start choosing which fields to spend more time in.
Thinkers develop opinions and want to debate them. Fields now include primary source analysis, structured argument, and cross-field synthesis projects.
Creators build things that didn't exist before. Fields include real project pipelines — businesses, software, publications, and installations — reviewed by a global cohort.
Catalysts are ready to shape the world. Fields are pursued at near-university depth. Capstone projects are real-world contributions — published, deployed, or presented to genuine stakeholders.
NEXUS students do not follow a traditional curriculum, but they are not unprepared for traditional institutions. By the Catalyst stage (ages 16–18), students have completed the equivalent of AP-level depth in mathematics, science, language, and reasoning. Our Dimension Balancer tracks all work and generates a portfolio transcript that any admissions office can read. Students who want to sit for SAT, ACT, or IB exams can prepare with our targeted bridge modules. The honest answer: NEXUS students will be better prepared — not just credentialed.
In 2030, the most sought-after employees will not be those who memorized the most information — AI already holds all information. They will be the ones who can ask better questions, navigate ethical complexity, build across disciplines, and lead other humans. NEXUS deliberately builds these capacities from age 4. By the time your child enters a career, every large employer will be looking for exactly what NEXUS develops. The credential gap will shrink. The capability gap — the one that matters — will be enormous in your child's favor.
These projections are based on conservative revenue assumptions using our tiered global pricing model. They are illustrative, not guaranteed. Equity returns depend on valuation at exit or dividend events. We share them because we believe transparency builds trust.
| Milestone | Monthly Students | Company MRR | Est. Valuation | Pioneer Return (0.03%) | Pioneer Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 10,000 | $1,572,500 | $157M | ~$47,000 | ~16x |
| Growth | 30,000 | $4,717,500 | $472M | ~$141,000 | ~47x |
| Expansion | 50,000 | $7,862,500 | $786M | ~$236,000 | ~79x |
| Scale | 100,000 | $15,725,000 | $1.57B | ~$471,000 | ~157x |
Valuation estimated at 10× ARR. MRR based on blended global pricing: $157.25/month per student across developed ($200), emerging ($150), and developing ($99) markets at a 40/35/25 regional distribution. Returns shown for Stage 1 Pioneer (0.03% equity per family). Stage 2 Builder returns are 2/3 of these figures; Stage 3 Community returns are 1/3.
Founding families do not pay the inscription fee ($1,000–$2,000 per child depending on region). Monthly fees still apply — and they help fund the product your family will use. You are not just an investor. You are a user, owner, and co-creator.
NEXUS is structured as a Delaware C-Corporation. Your equity stake is a real Class A share position with full economic rights. We use a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to manage the founding family pool — one clean legal entity for all 900 families.
We are building a sovereign education system. It is fitting that you can invest in it with sovereign money. Bitcoin payments receive a 5% discount on all fees — investment, inscription, and monthly.
We process Bitcoin payments via BTCPay Server — self-hosted, no third-party custody, no KYC for your payment. Both on-chain and Lightning Network payments are accepted.
Your Bitcoin is not held by NEXUS. Payment is final and recorded on-chain. We confirm receipt and issue your equity documentation within 48 hours.
The 5% discount applies to your $3,000 founding family investment, your inscription fees (already waived), and your monthly subscription — as long as you pay in Bitcoin.
NEXUS is structured as a private equity placement under Regulation D (Rule 506(b)), allowing us to accept investment from up to 35 non-accredited investors and an unlimited number of accredited investors. Founding families will receive a private placement memorandum (PPM) before finalizing their investment. This is not a public offering. By applying, you are expressing interest only — no money moves until legal documents are signed.
Yes. NEXUS is a Delaware C-Corporation and can accept investment from international families. International investors will need to complete standard accreditation or non-accreditation documentation per US securities law. We will guide you through this process. Your monthly subscription and Bitcoin payments can be made from any country.
Your equity remains valid. NEXUS is structured to be self-sustaining from subscription revenue — we do not require venture capital to survive. If we reach profitability, you participate in dividends. If we are acquired or go public, your Class A shares convert accordingly. We are building to last, not to flip.
Stage 1 funds the MVP build. Our target: a working product for the first cohort of children within 12 months of Stage 1 closing. Founding family children are the first cohort. If your child is under 4 when you join, your slot is reserved and you begin when they are ready.
The Founding Family Council is a governance body with one collective seat on the NEXUS board. All 900 founding families elect 7 representatives who sit on the council. The council advises on curriculum, pricing, privacy policy, and major strategic decisions. It does not have veto power over operations, but it has guaranteed visibility and a formal voice.
Founding family equity follows standard private company transfer rules — you can transfer to immediate family members (including your children) with board approval. Equity is not publicly tradeable. You cannot sell it to a third party without right-of-first-refusal from NEXUS.
Your $3,000 investment and equity stake are per family, not per child. The inscription fee waiver applies to all children in your household. Monthly fees apply per child. A family with three children in NEXUS pays monthly fees for three children but holds one founding family equity position.
The 18% is Class A economic equity. It will be diluted as we raise future funding rounds — that is standard for any growing company. However, the equity is real and participates fully in any future value event. We will always be transparent about our cap table. Your founding family documentation will include anti-dilution notification rights.
Applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Submitting this form reserves your place in the review queue — no money is moved until you receive and sign your private placement documentation.